Economy

Donald Trump's AI recruitment campaign has attracted 25,000 applicants, setting the stage for a new era of tech-driven politics. We analyze the implications for the 2028 election and Silicon Valley.

The quiet launch of Mao Geping's first overseas store in Hong Kong highlights the significant challenges C-beauty brands face in brand recognition and competition.

President Donald Trump is set to name his pick to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair. The decision will have massive implications for global financial markets and monetary policy.

Motive, an Alphabet-backed fleet management firm, has filed for an IPO on the NYSE despite a widening Q3 net loss of $62.7 million. The move is a key test for the 2026 tech IPO market.

The fallout from President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs is hitting footwear manufacturers in Vietnam and Indonesia hard. Canceled investments and shrinking margins signal growing distress in the global supply chain.

In the shadow of the AI chip war, Chinese exports of power and cooling equipment for data centers are surging. According to Nikkei Asia, the global AI boom is creating a major opportunity for these suppliers despite geopolitical tensions.

The IMF has asked Pakistan to cut its popular remittance incentives, raising fears of a resurgence in informal 'shadow banking'. Experts warn this could destabilize the formal financial system.

JPMorgan is reportedly exploring institutional crypto trading, but analysts say it could be a net positive for rivals like Coinbase and Bullish by legitimizing the space and creating new partnerships.

Gold, silver, and copper futures surged to record highs as mounting concerns over a weakening U.S. dollar drive a flight to safety and industrial supply constraints bite.

Bitcoin has dropped below $88,000 and crypto-related stocks have plunged as investors engage in year-end tax-loss selling amid low market liquidity.

The IMF has praised El Salvador for its strong 4% economic growth, but the nation's continued accumulation of Bitcoin remains a point of tension, defying the fund's advice.

Global asset manager VanEck predicts Bitcoin will become a top-performing asset in 2026, despite lagging stocks by 50% in 2025. The firm cites accelerating monetary debasement as the key driver.