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July 8, 2025
World Economy, News

RBA Rate Hold Signals Strategic Pause as Inflation Trends Firm

Australia’s Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) elected to keep the cash rate at 3.85% on July 8, signaling a strategic pause in policymaking as inflation metrics stabilize — but...

July 8, 2025
World Economy, News

Tariff Shockwaves: Allies Weigh Options as Trade Talks Hinge on August Deadline

With August 1 approaching rapidly, the ripple effects of President Trump’s tariff threat are reverberating through diplomatic and economic corridors across several U.S. allies. In Japan, Prime Minister Shigeru...

July 7, 2025
World Economy, News

India and Others Between a Tariff Airmail and Trade Negotiations

India now finds itself at a strategic crossroads following President Trump’s warning of a 10% extra tariff for BRICS-aligned nations. With a mini trade deal due soon, bargaining positions...

July 4, 2025
World Economy, News

Automotive, Steel & Trade Tech at Center of EU–U.S. Tariff Talks

Among the contested issues are automotive tariffs—the U.S. has maintained 25% on car imports with Germany’s VW and Daimler at risk. EU leaders are pushing for relief under any...

July 4, 2025
World Economy, News

Consumers and Brands Brace for Mixed Impacts of Vietnam Tariff Agreement

For consumers, the Vietnam trade resolution gives short-term relief: direct imports will be taxed at 20%, not at the previously threatened 46%, helping to prevent sudden price spikes at...

July 3, 2025
News, World Economy

Nasdaq Dominates U.S., But Hong Kong Claims Global IPO Leadership in 2025 First Half

While Nasdaq led U.S. IPOs with $21.3 B raised in H1 and NYSE followed at $8.7 B, Hong Kong made waves globally—securing 31 IPOs ($10B) and follow-on deals totaling $26B—the highest...

June 12, 2025
World Economy, Stocks

Chinese Brands Go Local to Win Over U.S. Consumers

Beyond infrastructure and manufacturing, a growing number of Chinese consumer brands are setting up shop in the U.S. to win over American buyers directly—through localized design, marketing, and partnerships....

June 2, 2025
World Economy, News

Travel Takes Off: Passenger Demand Propels Aviation’s 2025 Outlook Despite Global Slowdown

While much of the global economy braces for deceleration, the aviation industry continues to chart an upward course, powered by resilient consumer demand. Airlines are seeing sustained recovery in...

May 30, 2025
World Economy, News

Constitutional Crossfire: Courts Clash Over Trump’s Tariff Authority

The clash between executive power and constitutional limits intensified this week, as the U.S. Court of Appeals temporarily overruled a landmark decision against the Trump-era “Liberation Day” tariffs. The...

May 27, 2025
World Economy, Commodities

Global Diamond Trade Faces Turmoil Amid U.S. Tariffs and Market Shifts

The global diamond market is facing a wave of turbulence in the wake of the U.S. government’s decision to implement a 10% import duty on polished diamonds as of...