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Reading Time : 2 minutes China’s decision to halt Boeing deliveries amid soaring U.S. tariffs marks a major escalation in the trade war. With billions in potential losses and soaring maintenance costs for Chinese airlines, Boeing faces a tough battle in its crucial China market. The tit-for-tat tariffs threaten global economic stability as both nations brace for prolonged conflict.
Reading Time : 2 minutesPrivate equity is gaining traction among family offices and high-net-worth individuals seeking diversified returns in a volatile market.
Reading Time : 2 minutes Foreign investors are pulling away from U.S. assets as volatility, inflation fears, and trade uncertainty erode trust in the American economy. Confidence is slipping fast, and markets are feeling it.
Reading Time : 2 minutesBelgium is bracing for economic turbulence as new U.S. tariffs threaten to slash its export revenue and shave billions off its GDP. With key sectors like chemicals and machinery at risk, officials warn of serious repercussions. The EU is rallying for a coordinated response while the ECB signals concern over inflation and growth. It’s a tense moment for Belgian trade and political stability.
Reading Time : 2 minutes Nvidia’s stock volatility reveals deeper concerns about how fast AI is actually being adopted. As export fears and new tariffs loom, investors grow impatient with the slow real-world payoff from cutting-edge AI tech.
Reading Time : 2 minutes A sharp decline in economic optimism among small business owners has been recorded, with confidence dropping by 10 percentage points. Rising uncertainty, inflation worries, and labor quality issues contribute to the decline. Many entrepreneurs now hesitate to expand, fearing financial instability. The latest survey shows the lowest optimism levels since the early pandemic.
Reading Time : 2 minutesWealthy Americans are moving large sums abroad due to political and economic fears, favoring Switzerland and other offshore destinations.
Reading Time : 2 minutesThailand’s $28 billion mega canal project remains an ambitious but uncertain vision. Originally planned to bypass the Strait of Malacca, the idea has given way to a landbridge project, offering a more practical solution for trade. While the canal concept isn’t entirely abandoned, Thailand’s current focus is on developing an efficient overland transport corridor.
Reading Time : 3 minutesTrump recently threatened a 200% tariff on John Deere products over plans to shift production to Mexico. Farmers showed support, but critics like Mark Cuban called it harmful. Experts warned of trade deal violations. As of now, Deere hasn’t changed course, and the tariffs remain unimplemented.
Reading Time : 2 minutesTSMC has proposed a joint venture with Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom to manage Intel’s foundry division, aiming to revitalize U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. The deal could reshape Intel’s future but faces challenges in integration and regulatory approval. If successful, it may strengthen domestic chip production while redefining industry dynamics among major global players.
Reading Time : 2 minutesPokémon GO’s future under Scopely sparks player concerns about monetization despite continuity in its development team and existing partnerships.
Reading Time : 3 minutesMixue Ice Cream and Tea, with 45,000 stores, tops McDonald’s and Starbucks. Founded in China, it raised $444 million in a 2025 IPO, with shares up 40%. Its mascot, Snow King, and 83-cent treats drive its appeal amid economic woes, doubling locations in two years.
Reading Time : 2 minutesChristie’s AI art auction saw mixed results amid controversy over copyright concerns. Despite this, Refik Anadol’s work excelled, highlighting growing interest in AI-generated art. The auction raised complex questions about the future of AI art.
Reading Time : 3 minutesTrump’s $5M “gold card” offers U.S. residency to rich foreigners, skipping EB-5’s job rules. Set for March 2025, it aims to cut the deficit, but will millionaires bite when Italy’s deal is $260k? With 277,000 global tycoons eligible, it’s a bold bid for cash and talent.
Reading Time : 2 minutesMicrosoft introduces Dragon Copilot, an AI assistant streamlining healthcare workflows by automating tasks and improving patient care.