Imagine a nation defying the weight of global trade barriers, achieving a staggering 8.2% economic growth rate in a single quarter despite hefty tariffs from one of its largest trading partners. This is the reality for India in the September quarter, even as 50% U.S. tariffs loomed large since
A Question at the Heart of a Tragedy Fire raced up bamboo scaffolding and across wind-whipped plastic mesh at Wang Fuk Court, stealing breath, light, and time before dawn crews could reach trapped families as smoke poured into common corridors and turned escape routes into perilous gauntlets. In
Shoppers who grew up on flash sales and countdown timers are now setting alarms for budget apps and craft nights, trading doorbusters for deliberate plans that stretch spending power while rediscovering local options—if they can actually find them. Generational recalibration: key questions driving
Markets blinked as soft jobs met cool inflation, and the bond curve whispered that the Fed’s next move might arrive sooner than the calendar suggests, reshaping December’s odds in real time. The shift was visible on the screens: Treasury yields slipped as investors marked down growth and marked up
A Surge in Economic Influence Sparks Curiosity Africa's consumer market is experiencing a seismic shift, with Chinese brands emerging as key players in reshaping purchasing patterns across the continent, marking a new era of economic engagement. As exports from China to Africa have surged by 28% in
In a climate of economic uncertainty, President Donald Trump's ongoing feud with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has captured national attention, raising critical questions about the future of U.S. monetary policy and its broader implications. With interest rates impacting everything from
