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China and Europe Align on Trade Strategy Amid U.S. Tariff Escalation

China and Europe Align on Trade Strategy Amid U.S. Tariff Escalation

As the United States intensifies tariff pressure, China and the European Union are reportedly strengthening coordination on trade policy, signaling a shared stance to counterbalance Washington’s protectionist trajectory....

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AI’s Fast-Moving Chip Cycle Threatens Profitability and Exposes Fragile Financial Foundations

AI’s Fast-Moving Chip Cycle Threatens Profitability and Exposes Fragile Financial Foundations

As tech firms pour billions into AI hardware, analysts warn that rapid chip obsolescence and inflated depreciation assumptions are masking unsustainable costs, potentially inflating profits and exposing the industry to deep financial risk....

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Wall Street Banks Warn of USD Weakening in 2026 as Global Rate Divergence Takes Hold

Wall Street Banks Warn of USD Weakening in 2026 as Global Rate Divergence Takes Hold

Major investment banks project a weakening U.S. dollar in 2026 due to continued Federal Reserve rate cuts and stronger performance from global peers, though dissenting voices argue AI-driven U.S. growth may support dollar resilience....

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AI Chip Lifespan Concerns Expose Fragility in $400 Billion Investment Wave

AI Chip Lifespan Concerns Expose Fragility in $400 Billion Investment Wave

As tech giants race to expand AI infrastructure, doubts over the real lifespan of AI chips believed to last 6 years but potentially obsolete within 2–3 raise red flags about long-term profitability and sector stability....

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China–Brazil Space Lab Raises U.S. Concerns Over Growing Sino-Latin American Technological Cooperation

China–Brazil Space Lab Raises U.S. Concerns Over Growing Sino-Latin American Technological Cooperation

Amid mounting U.S. apprehension, China and Brazil have begun building a joint space technology laboratory linked to the BINGO radio telescope project, intensifying geopolitical competition over scientific infrastructure in Latin America....

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Indonesia Targets Nearly 30% Export Growth by 2029, Sets Ambitious Trade Roadmap

Indonesia Targets Nearly 30% Export Growth by 2029, Sets Ambitious Trade Roadmap

Indonesia projects a sharp rise in export earnings from $294 billion in 2025 to nearly $406 billion by 2029, signaling strong medium-term optimism despite a temporary slowdown in growth momentum...

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China Accelerates Tech Finance Push as Innovation Drives Economic Strategy

China Accelerates Tech Finance Push as Innovation Drives Economic Strategy

China’s tech finance sector is rapidly expanding, with loans to science and technology firms growing 11.8% year-on-year by September, outpacing total credit growth and signaling a deeper integration between banking and innovation ecosystems....

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EU Secures Long-Term Stability for Fisheries Sector with 2026 Quota Agreement

EU Secures Long-Term Stability for Fisheries Sector with 2026 Quota Agreement

The European Union has reached a crucial agreement on 2026 fishing opportunities across multiple seas, balancing ecological sustainability with economic needs of fishers, while introducing flexible quota management until 2028.....

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Ukraine’s 2027 EU Accession Timeline Deemed Unrealistic by European Diplomats

Ukraine’s 2027 EU Accession Timeline Deemed Unrealistic by European Diplomats

Despite optimistic media speculation, EU officials have dismissed the idea that Ukraine could join the bloc by 2027, citing major legal, technical, and political obstacles that render such a timeline unfeasible....

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EU Permanently Freezes Russian Assets in Strategic Move to Neutralize Internal Dissent and US Mediation Risks

EU Permanently Freezes Russian Assets in Strategic Move to Neutralize Internal Dissent and US Mediation Risks

The European Union has enacted a permanent freeze on $247 billion of Russian central bank assets, signaling a major political maneuver aimed at eliminating internal veto threats and blocking potential US-led compromises involving these funds....

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South Korea to Enforce World’s First Comprehensive AI Law Amid Industry Concerns

South Korea to Enforce World’s First Comprehensive AI Law Amid Industry Concerns

From January 22, 2026, South Korea will implement a sweeping AI regulatory framework, aiming for global leadership in AI governance. However, startups warn the rollout may overwhelm smaller firms due to lack of preparation and insufficient guidance....

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Beijing Halts Stablecoin Plans in Hong Kong to Reinforce Monetary Sovereignty

Beijing Halts Stablecoin Plans in Hong Kong to Reinforce Monetary Sovereignty

China has blocked the launch of stablecoins in Hong Kong, signaling its firm stance on retaining centralized control over monetary instruments, despite the region’s ambitions to build a regulated digital asset hub under the “one country, two systems” framework....

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U.S. Auto Market Slams on the Brakes as Inventory Surges to $150 Billion

U.S. Auto Market Slams on the Brakes as Inventory Surges to $150 Billion

Despite strong claims about economic recovery, the U.S. auto sector is under pressure with over 3 million unsold vehicles worth roughly $150 billion sitting in dealer lots, signaling demand saturation, strategic missteps...

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EU Implements Import Tax to Counter Surge in Ultra-Cheap Goods

EU Implements Import Tax to Counter Surge in Ultra-Cheap Goods

Starting July 2026, the European Union will impose a €3 fixed import tax on all low-value packages to curb the influx of cheap goods from platforms like Shein and Temu and restore competitive fairness for domestic businesses....

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Africa’s Natural Gas Boom: Catalyst for Growth or Infrastructure Paradox?

Africa’s Natural Gas Boom: Catalyst for Growth or Infrastructure Paradox?

Natural gas is becoming a cornerstone of Africa’s future energy mix, with rising domestic demand and export potential fueling a production boom, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa...

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Italy Eases Tensions with ECB Over Gold Ownership Amid Record Prices

Italy Eases Tensions with ECB Over Gold Ownership Amid Record Prices

Italy has resolved a dispute with the European Central Bank over national gold ownership language in its budget proposal, easing fears about the independence of its central bank as gold prices soar....

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Cambodia and Thailand Trade Fresh Accusations as Border Violence Persists

Cambodia and Thailand Trade Fresh Accusations as Border Violence Persists

Despite claims from the United States that Cambodia and Thailand agreed to halt fighting, both sides report continued military attacks along their shared border, with rising casualties and large-scale civilian displacement....

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China's Export Revival Fuels Upgraded Growth Outlook for 2025

China's Export Revival Fuels Upgraded Growth Outlook for 2025

The Asian Development Bank has revised China's 2025 growth forecast upward from 4.7% to 4.8%, driven by a robust rebound in exports and continued fiscal stimulus, despite ongoing U.S. tariffs....

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Japan Injects Massive Stimulus as Economic Growth Wanes

Japan Injects Massive Stimulus as Economic Growth Wanes

Japan’s Lower House approved an ¥18.3 trillion ($118 billion) supplementary budget to combat inflationary pressures, support struggling households and businesses...

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UK Economy Faces Downside Risks Amid Shrinking Output in Late 2025

UK Economy Faces Downside Risks Amid Shrinking Output in Late 2025

Britain’s economy contracted by 0.1% between August and October 2025, casting doubt on fourth-quarter growth expectations and prompting markets to anticipate a Bank of England rate cut....

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