China Economic

China’s Industrial Growth Rises Marginally in November, but Weak Retail Sales Spur Calls for Greater Stimulus Amid Looming US Tariff Threats

China's industrial output showed a slight improvement in November 2024, offering a glimmer of hope for an economy struggling with weak domestic consumption and looming trade challenges. However, lackluster retail sales growth underscored the pressing need for more aggressive stimulus...
Taiwan Central Bank

Taiwan’s Central Bank Expected to Hold Steady on Interest Rates Amid Strong Economic Growth

Taiwan’s central bank is widely anticipated to maintain its policy interest rate at the current level of 2 percent during its upcoming quarterly meeting on Thursday, reflecting confidence in the island’s robust economic growth despite inflation concerns. According to a...
Amazon

Amazon Donates $1 Million to Trump’s Inaugural Fund, Will Stream Event on Prime Video

Amazon has announced a $1 million donation to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural fund. In addition to the monetary contribution, the e-commerce and streaming giant will air the inauguration on its Prime Video service, which it values as an in-kind donation...
China's Trade Slowdown in November Sparks Concerns Amid Imminent U.S. Trade Risks

China’s Trade Slowdown in November Sparks Concerns Amid Imminent U.S. Trade Risks

China’s economic recovery faltered in November as exports slowed sharply and imports unexpectedly contracted, signaling potential trouble for the world’s second-largest economy. The downturn comes as former U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House in 2025,...
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)

Australia’s Central Bank Signals Possible Rate Cut Amid Softening Economic Data

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is inching closer to joining other major central banks in cutting interest rates, signaling a shift from its year-long period of monetary policy restraint. The decision to hold the cash rate steady at 4.35%...
Chinese yuan

China’s Shift Toward Looser Monetary Policy Sparks Optimism for Sovereign Debt Market

China’s move toward a more relaxed monetary policy in 2025 is stirring optimism in financial markets, with analysts forecasting further declines in sovereign bond yields that are already at record lows. The prospect of a sustained easing cycle is reshaping...
Asian Stocks

Asian Markets Slip Amid South Korean Turmoil and Anticipation of U.S. Jobs Report

Asian Stock Markets React to South Korean Political Unrest Asian markets struggled on Friday as investors reacted to political instability in South Korea and anticipated critical U.S. job data. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan dipped by 0.3%,...
Asian Financial Markets

Asian Stocks Decline Amid Caution Over US Jobs Data and Global Volatility

Asian stocks mirrored a drop on Wall Street as caution dominated the markets ahead of pivotal US jobs data. This data is expected to offer key insights into the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy trajectory. A regional equities benchmark slipped 0.2%,...
vodka to Sazerac

Sober-Curious Trend Reshapes Alcohol Industry: Svedka Vodka Finds a New Home with Sazerac

Back in our college days, few things defined our nights out quite like the hunt for the cheapest liquor we could find. It was a time when brands like Svedka and Smirnoff dominated our pre-party rituals, Four Loko was our...
Euro

Euro Struggles Amid French Political Turmoil, South Korean Won Stabilizes Post-Martial Law Fiasco

The euro lingered near two-year lows on Thursday as France’s government collapse spurred fears about the stability of the eurozone's second-largest economy. Meanwhile, the South Korean won steadied after enduring a political shock triggered by a martial law controversy. These...
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