European business sentiment toward China has plunged to historic lows as companies reassess their strategies amid slower economic expansion, mounting regulatory complexity, and intensifying geopolitical tensions. In a recent survey covering more than 500 European firms operating in China, nearly… Read More ›
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Surge in Japanese Bond Yields Sparks Fears of U.S. Capital Outflows, Carry Trade Unwind and Global Market Shocks
Japan’s government bond market has emerged as a flashpoint for global financial markets, with long‐dated yields climbing toward multi‐year highs. As yields on 30‐ and 40‐year Japanese bonds approach levels not seen in over a decade, investors fear a wave… Read More ›
Trump Praises “Positive” Progress in U.S.-EU Trade Talks as Markets Rally on Deal Prospects
U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that recent developments in discussions with the European Union represent a “positive” step toward a broader trade agreement, a statement that spurred a rally in both European and U.S. equity markets. The White… Read More ›
Can China’s Stimulus-Driven Industrial Profit Recovery Endure Amid Rising Trade Uncertainties?
China’s industrial sector reported a stronger rebound in April, as state data revealed that profits among large manufacturers rose 3.0 percent year-on-year that month, accelerating from a 2.6 percent gain in March. For the January-April period overall, industrial profits increased… Read More ›
BIS Warns Governments to Rein In “Relentless” Debt Surge Amid Rising Interest Costs
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has sounded a stark warning to governments worldwide: the relentless buildup of public debt is no longer sustainable now that the era of ultra-low interest rates is over. In a speech delivered at a… Read More ›
EU Puts Shein on Notice, Threatens Hefty Fines Over Consumer Protection Breaches
The European Union has formally warned fast-fashion giant Shein that it risks substantial fines unless it swiftly remedies a range of consumer protection violations. In a sharp escalation of regulatory scrutiny, the European Commission and the network of national consumer… Read More ›
Nvidia CEO Hails Trump’s Reindustrialisation Push as “Visionary”
At a ceremony in Norrköping this weekend, Nvidia’s co-founder and chief executive officer, Jensen Huang, gave high praise to U.S. President Donald Trump’s initiatives aimed at revitalising American manufacturing, describing them as “visionary” and critical to the future of technology…. Read More ›
Trump’s Tariff Threat Unlikely to Shift iPhone Production to U.S. Shores
President Donald Trump’s recent threat to slap a 25% tariff on imported iPhones has reignited the debate over domestic manufacturing in the United States. However, despite the political pressure, industry experts and insiders believe the idea of shifting iPhone production… Read More ›
EU Pushes Back with Calls for Dialogue and Countermeasures After Trump’s 50% Tariff Threats
When President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a sweeping 50% tariff on all European Union imports beginning June 1, Brussels responded swiftly and in unison: trade must be conducted in good faith, not under the threat of punitive levies…. Read More ›
Services Slump Undermines Euro Zone’s Recovery Ambitions, Sends Shockwaves Through Economy
Economic optimism in the euro zone has been dealt a severe blow as a surprising downturn in the services sector eroded hopes of a broad-based rebound. After a prolonged stretch of modest expansion, fresh survey data reveal that Europe’s dominant… Read More ›