As hemp‑derived THC drinks gain traction on liquor‑store coolers and supermarket shelves, traditional alcohol producers are feeling the pinch. Once content to watch as nimble startups carved out new niches, Big Alcohol now finds itself at a crossroads. Faced with… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
Europe’s Chemical Sector Struggles Under High Costs as Industry Seeks a Lifeline
Europe’s once‑dominant chemical industry is under siege, beset by soaring energy bills, burdensome carbon levies and fierce global competition. Over the past decade, hundreds of plants have closed, production has fallen by double digits, and major players warn that without… Read More ›
EU Arms Itself with Trade “Bazooka” as U.S. Tariff Threats Escalate
With hopes for a balanced transatlantic tariff truce fading, Brussels is escalating its trade‐retaliation toolkit—preparing to wield its newly minted “anti‐coercion” instrument and other countermeasures against Washington. By broadening the scope of potential reprisals, the European Union aims to force… Read More ›
Global Growth Prospects Strengthen for H2, OPEC Cites Emerging Resilience
OPEC’s latest monthly report painted a more optimistic picture of global economic growth in the second half of the year, highlighting stronger‑than‑expected performance in major emerging markets, resilient consumer spending patterns, and sustained industrial activity. Despite lingering trade frictions and… Read More ›
Kenyan Start‑Up Harnesses Geothermal Power to Turn Air into Carbon Credits
In the heart of Kenya’s Rift Valley, a pioneering start‑up is deploying cutting‑edge technology to capture carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere, then converting those captured emissions into tradable carbon credits. Octavia Carbon’s pilots are designed to leverage the nation’s… Read More ›
Volatility, Policy Shifts and Innovation Drive Historic Hedge Fund Inflows
Global hedge funds attracted a record $37.3 billion in net new capital during the first half of 2025, marking the strongest inflows since 2015. Institutional and high‑net‑worth investors have ramped up allocations to hedge funds as traditional asset classes confront headwinds… Read More ›
Exit Bans and Regulatory Overreach Fuel Western Companies’ Reluctance to Operate in China
Western businesses are growing increasingly wary of investing and operating in China as a string of exit bans, opaque legal actions and shifting policy landscapes have raised concerns about personal safety, asset security and regulatory risk. The recent case of… Read More ›
Wall of Redemptions: Global Equity Funds Hit by Rising Rates and Risk Aversion
Global equity funds experienced a sharp reversal in investor sentiment last week, recording net outflows of $5.3 billion—the first weekly redemptions since late June—as rising interest rates, persistent inflationary pressures, and geopolitical uncertainties prompted asset managers to jettison riskier holdings. While… Read More ›
US‑China Trade Truce Paves Way for Lasting Economic Stability, Beijing Says
China’s top trade official has hailed recent negotiations with the United States as proof that a destructive tariff conflict no longer needs to be on the table, stressing that both nations share deep economic interdependence and have the tools to… Read More ›
Meta Leadership Strikes $8 Billion Settlement: Implications for Users, Shareholders, and Corporate Strategy
Meta Platforms Inc.’s investors and its top executive team, including CEO Mark Zuckerberg, announced on July 17th a settlement to end an $8 billion shareholder lawsuit over historic privacy lapses tied to the social network formerly known as Facebook. The abrupt… Read More ›