In an unexpected fusion of corporate finance and digital asset investing, an increasing number of publicly traded companies are allocating portions of their cash reserves to Bitcoin, launching what market observers term “Bitcoin treasury strategies.” This trend—once limited to a… Read More ›
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Tariff Stacking Strains U.S. Supply Chains and Boosts Costs for Importers
U.S. importers are grappling with a complex web of overlapping tariffs that add up to far higher duties than the headline rates publicized by policymakers. Known as “tariff stacking,” this practice occurs when newly imposed levies are applied on top… Read More ›
French Senate Advances Measures to Curb Ultra Fast-Fashion’s Environmental and Social Toll
The French Senate has approved a revised bill aimed squarely at curbing the rapid influx of ultra fast-fashion imports, signaling a firm legislative push to confront the environmental and social costs associated with high-turnover, low-cost garments. Lawmakers in the upper… Read More ›
Russia’s Poorest Strain Under Surging Potato Prices
Russia is witnessing an unprecedented surge in potato prices, with retail costs more than doubling or even tripling compared with a year ago. Adverse weather last season, including spring frosts and drought conditions, slashed harvests by around 12%, leading to… Read More ›
Tokyo and Washington Edge Closer to Tariff Truce with Targeted Concessions
In a bid to resolve escalating trade tensions, Japanese and U.S. negotiators have reported concrete advances during their latest round of talks aimed at rolling back punitive tariffs on key sectors. This fifth ministerial-level meeting, held in Washington last week,… Read More ›
US Fed’s Data-Driven Caution Explains Why Interest Rates Are Poised to Stay Put
Federal Reserve officials are widely expected to maintain their policy interest rate at its current level as they balance signs of cooling inflation, a still-resilient labor market and growing global uncertainties. After a series of rate hikes over the past… Read More ›
Surge in Clean Energy Drives Global Investment Toward All-Time High of $3.3 Trillion
Global energy investment is on track to reach an unprecedented $3.3 trillion in 2025, propelled by a widespread pivot to clean energy technologies, supportive policy frameworks, and the drive for energy security. Despite lingering economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, investors… Read More ›
Silver Soars to 13-Year Apex on Industrial, Monetary and Supply Dynamics
Silver has surged to levels unseen since early 2012, breaching the $35-per-ounce mark and briefly touching $36 as investors and consumers alike bemoan tightening supplies, buoyant industrial demand, and an uncertain monetary backdrop. The precious metal’s performance in 2025 has… Read More ›
Global Equity Funds Suffer Second Consecutive Weekly Outflow as Tariff Worries Mount
Global equity funds experienced a second straight week of net withdrawals in the seven-day period ending May 28, shedding $7.5 billion as investors became increasingly risk-averse amid renewed concerns over U.S. tariff threats and the broader implications for economic growth…. Read More ›
Fed’s Pause Under Scrutiny as Inflation Eases but Consumers Hold Back
Federal Reserve policymakers are widely expected to maintain their current benchmark interest rate in the months ahead, despite the latest data showing signs of cooling inflation and increasingly cautious consumer behavior. Although the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index—a key… Read More ›