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 ›
Strategy
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 ›
Why is China Prioritizing Multilateralism Over Bilateral U.S. Trade Negotiations
As U.S.-China trade tensions linger, Beijing has redirected its diplomatic focus beyond one-on-one negotiations with Washington, championing a multilateral approach to stabilize global trade and safeguard its economic interests. At a high-profile meeting of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) General… Read More ›
U.S. Markets Wobble as Trump’s Tax-Cut Bill Stirs Investor Anxiety
U.S. stocks dropped sharply and the dollar slipped as Wall Street grew increasingly uneasy over President Trump’s proposed tax-cut plan, which many fear could exacerbate the nation’s fiscal deficits and unsettle financial markets. Equity benchmarks tumbled in early trading, while… Read More ›
Versailles Summit Signals France’s Strategic Leap with €20 Billion in New Investments
At the recent “Choose France” summit held at the Palace of Versailles, France unveiled a significant achievement: securing €20 billion in new investments. This development underscores the summit’s pivotal role in bolstering France’s economic landscape and reinforcing its position as… Read More ›
Shrinking the Summit: Why the ‘Triple-A’ Sovereign Bond Club Continues to Dwindle
The exclusive circle of nations boasting the highest sovereign credit ratings has contracted once more, signaling deeper concerns about global fiscal health and economic stability. The recent downgrade of the United States’ credit rating by Moody’s from “Aaa” to “Aa1”… Read More ›
Chinese Firms Pivot to Singapore Listings to Bolster Southeast Asian Expansion
Amid growing trade frictions with the United States and heightened geopolitical uncertainty, a wave of Chinese and Hong Kong–based companies is turning to Singapore’s stock exchange as a strategic launchpad for regional growth. At least five mainland and Hong Kong… Read More ›
AI‑Driven Advertising Spurs Customer Growth for China’s Tech Giants
China’s leading internet companies are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to fine‑tune online advertising, and the strategy is paying off in higher conversion rates and growing numbers of paying customers. During their most recent earnings reports, Alibaba, Tencent and JD.com… Read More ›
Scale and Synergy: Why Charter’s Proposed Merger with Cox Is a Game‑Changer for U.S. Broadband
Charter Communications’ announcement of a merger with Cox Communications marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of America’s broadband landscape, promising to reshape the competitive dynamics among cable operators and telcos alike. Valued at roughly $34.5 billion including debt, the transaction… Read More ›