Economy

US business borrowing for equipment investment fell over 4% year-over-year in November, according to the ELFA. The drop signals corporate caution amid high interest rates and economic uncertainty.

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance (MSI) is acquiring W. R. Berkley's reinsurance unit for $1.5 billion. The deal is a strategic move to expand MSI's international business and diversify away from Japan's natural catastrophe risks.

Donald Trump's tariffs on China have turned Vietnam's Mong Cai into a major hub for rerouting goods to the U.S. An analysis of the supply chain shifts reshaping global trade.

President Donald Trump has indicated he might approve Japan's 'kei' minicars for U.S. roads. We analyze the significant regulatory hurdles, consumer acceptance doubts, and the potential trade policy implications.

Iconic American bourbon maker Jim Beam is shutting down a Kentucky distillery for at least a year, grappling with the long-term effects of retaliatory trade tariffs and slowing consumer demand. An analysis of the impact on the global spirits supply chain.

Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI), the country's top Islamic lender, is leveraging gold bullion services to accelerate growth and attract customers from conventional banks. The CEO calls the strategy a 'game changer' for the sector.

South Korea's Asung Daiso is countering the rise of Chinese e-commerce giants like Temu and AliExpress by investing in large-format physical stores, betting on in-store experience to win over price-sensitive consumers.

Suntory Global Spirits will suspend production of its flagship Jim Beam bourbon for all of 2026 at its main Kentucky distillery, a direct result of slowing exports and high inventory due to trade tariffs.

Big Tech is issuing record levels of debt to fund a massive AI spending spree. Discover what's driving this $635B+ bond market boom and what it means for investors and the broader economy.

China has entered a 'Japan-style' phase of frequent, smaller stimulus packages instead of large-scale bailouts, warns ANZ's Chief Economist. This changes the investment calculus for Chinese assets.

The AI industry's massive demand for HBM memory chips is creating a supply shortage for the videogame industry, potentially delaying and increasing the price of the next PlayStation and Xbox.

Bitcoin's price is down below $88,000 as the market prepares for a historic $28.5 billion options expiry on Deribit this Friday, with data suggesting potential for increased volatility.