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Alphabet Inc. shares plunged on Thursday after the company raised its capital spending forecast to as much as $205 billion for the year, triggering investor concerns … Read more
Chinese consumers are shifting from yoga-centric fitness to diverse outdoor activities, pressuring premium athletic brands like Lululemon as sales growth slows and new sports gain traction, … Read more
SpaceX shares fell to a record low of $115.26 on Wednesday, as short sellers amassed $15.5 billion in paper profits, while Tesla’s stock plunge cost Elon … Read more
Mortgage rates hit a 11-month high this week, with the 30-year fixed rate averaging 6.58% according to Freddie Mac, the highest level since August 2025. The … Read more
Global benchmark Brent crude oil prices surged past $100 per barrel for the first time since May 2026 as renewed conflicts in West Asia and Red … Read more
President Donald Trump’s administration has imposed a fresh wave of double-digit tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on more than 80 countries. The sweeping duties took … Read more
The global equity mood deteriorated rapidly this week, driven by a aggressive test of the AI trade. While the sector had fueled most of the year’s … Read more
Global equity markets suffered a sharp downturn on Tuesday, driven by tumbling artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks alongside a spike in oil prices following renewed Middle … Read more
President Donald Trump is preparing to replace expiring temporary import duties with more durable trade barriers as a 10 per cent global tariff expires on July … Read more
Global oil prices fluctuated in July 2026 as a prolonged conflict between the U.S. and Iran clashed with strong supply levels. The energy market is currently … Read more
China is integrating tourism into its broader soft power strategy to shift international perceptions through direct personal experience. By expanding visa-free access and upgrading digital infrastructure, … Read more
Ford Motor and China’s Geely Auto have agreed to establish a manufacturing joint venture in Spain, utilizing Ford’s underutilized Valencia plant to produce five vehicle models … Read more