Economy

US GDP growth hit 4.3% in Q3 2025, driven largely by AI investment. However, rising unemployment and low consumer sentiment signal a complex economic outlook for 2026.

South Korea's consumer prices rose 2.1% in 2025, the lowest in 5 years. Discover how the Bank of Korea's inflation targets and a weak won are shaping the economy.

South Korea's annual consumer price inflation for 2025 hit a five-year low of 2.1%, though December's 2.3% reading exceeded the central bank's target for a fourth month.

South Korea's annual inflation rate dropped to a 5-year low of 2.1% in 2025. Explore the drivers behind this shift and why the weak Korean won still poses a risk.

The US plans a $2 billion UN funding cut for 2026, signaling a major shift in global power dynamics. Analyze the impact on geopolitics and market volatility.

Isuzu Motors plans to increase rebuilt engine shipments by 60% to 8,000 units by 2030, focusing on circular economy and software integration for older trucks.

Rep. Ro Khanna faces backlash from Silicon Valley over his support for the 2026 California wealth tax. He's now launching a bipartisan fraud probe to regain trust.

South Korea's ELS and DLS issuance surged to 19.8 trillion won in Q3 2025. Explore the latest FSS data on derivative-linked securities and market trends.

Syria introduces new banknotes in 2025 to boost its reconstruction efforts. Explore the impact of global security risks on financial stability and banking security.

SoftBank Group and Fujikura lead Japan's market cap rankings in 2025 as the Nikkei hits 50,000. Analyze the impact of AI infrastructure and strategic pivots on the Japanese market.

Itochu CEO Masahiro Okafuji outlines his 2026 China investment strategy, focusing on restaurants and sports goods despite the economic slowdown and succession planning.

Platinum prices hit a 39-year monthly high in December 2025, driven by EU auto policy changes favoring hybrids. Explore the impact on commodity markets and investors.