India’s headline economic numbers have dazzled — real GDP expanded at a brisk clip in the April–June quarter, and policymakers are pointing to domestic demand and reform momentum as reasons for optimism. Yet equity investors, especially foreign portfolio managers, have… Read More ›
Regulations & Legal
From Restocking to Tariffs: Why European Plants Are Picking Up While Asian Factories Cool
Eurozone manufacturing returned to modest expansion in August after more than three years of weakness, while much of Asia’s export-led industry continued to contract — a divergence driven less by a single shock than by a mix of stronger domestic… Read More ›
US Appeals court narrows Trump’s tariff sweep — which levies fall and which survive
A federal appeals court this week dealt a significant legal blow to the administration’s most expansive tariff measures, ruling that the president exceeded his authority in imposing sweeping, economy-wide duties under emergency powers. The decision voids much of the so-called… Read More ›
AI and Child Online Safety: How Global Measures Are Shaping the Future of the Internet
The push to protect children online is accelerating worldwide, and artificial intelligence is at the heart of this new wave of safety measures. From legislative action in Europe and North America to tech-led initiatives in Asia and Africa, countries are… Read More ›
U.S. to Tighten Rules on Chipmaking in China to Protect Technology Edge and Supply Chains
The U.S. has moved to make it more difficult for leading semiconductor manufacturers to expand or equip advanced chip production in China, a policy aimed squarely at slowing the transfer of sensitive technologies and protecting national security. The measures target… Read More ›
China’s Seazen’s Token Push Highlights New Push to Turn Property into Tradeable Digital Assets
Chinese developer Seazen’s decision to set up a digital assets institute in Hong Kong and explore tokenizing property income and intellectual property has landed at a moment of high interest in the financial world. For a major developer still navigating… Read More ›
Why European Banks Have Rallied: Rates, Returns, Repairs and Investor Appetite
European bank shares have staged a remarkable rebound this year, delivering some of the market’s strongest gains and drawing fresh attention to the sector’s turnaround. The rally is not the result of a single force but rather a confluence of… Read More ›
Report Warns AI May Erode Entry-Level Opportunities for Young U.S. Workforce
A new research report reveals a substantial 13% decline in employment among young American workers in AI-exposed roles — a trend that could reshape the labor market for a generation. By examining payroll records spanning millions of workers, the study… Read More ›
Consumer Spending and Trade Flux Propel U.S. GDP to 3.3% Growth in Q2
The U.S. economy delivered a stronger-than-expected performance in the second quarter, expanding at a 3.3% annualized rate—up from the initial 3.0% estimate and exceeding forecasts. This rebound reflects a combination of resilient consumer spending, domestic demand strength, and pronounced trade… Read More ›
Fed Governor Battles Dismissal: Lisa Cook Seeks Court Shield Against Trump’s Firing
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has stepped into an unprecedented legal showdown by suing former President Trump to block his attempted removal from the Fed Board. The lawsuit, filed in Washington D.C., not only challenges the legality of the firing… Read More ›