When Gridlock Hits Home: Human and Global Costs of the U.S. Shutdown
The U.S. shutdown lays bare the human cost of political deadlock, from unpaid federal workers to delayed data that roils global markets.
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Sanae Takaichi Elected LDP Leader, Abenomics in Focus
Sanae Takaichi wins LDP leadership race, putting Abenomics back in focus as Japan eyes fiscal stimulus, tax cuts and market reforms under its first female leader.
Global Food Prices Ease in September as Sugar and Dairy Decline Offset Meat Surge
Global food prices dipped in September as sugar and dairy declines offset record-high meat prices, easing consumer pressures worldwide.
SCOTUS Delays Ruling on Trump’s Fed Governor Firing
The U.S. Supreme Court postponed its ruling on Trump’s power to remove a Fed governor, a case with major implications for central bank independence and global trust in the dollar.
Digital Trade Breaks Barriers at Hangzhou Expo
At the Fourth Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, digital trade surged with 1,800+ firms from 154 countries and regions driving a 54% rise in global participation.
US Consumer Sentiment Slumps Amid Inflation and Job Fears
US consumer sentiment plunged to 55.1 in September as inflation and job concerns mount, signaling tighter spending ahead.
South Korea Pushes Ahead on $350B U.S. Tariff Deal
South Korea reaffirms commitment to finalizing a U.S. tariff deal tied to a $350B investment, as both sides work to resolve differences since July.
China Will Forgo New WTO SDT to Spur Fairer Global Trade
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said China will no longer seek new SDT in WTO talks, marking a shift toward greater responsibility and fairness in global trade.
Fed’s Sept Meeting Clouded by Politics: Rate Decision in Focus
The Fed’s September meeting is overshadowed by President Trump’s board maneuvers as the central bank weighs a pivotal interest rate decision with global consequences.
WTO Report: AI Could Boost Global Trade by 37% by 2040
WTO’s World Trade Report 2025 forecasts AI could drive a 34% to 37% rise in global trade and a 12% to 13% GDP boost by 2040, with digitally deliverable services leading the surge.