Growing Rate-Cut Pressure Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions IMF Identifies ‘Trade Uncertainty’ as a Key Downside Risk Powell Hints at Policy Shift Toward Ending Quantitative Tightening Stephen Myron, Member of th

China remains Apple’s largest market outside the United States and a key production hub Despite President Donald Trump’s tariff warnings, Apple continues to cooperate locally The company’s strategy: maintaining investment in China while diversifying its supply chain

Komeito: “LDP’s response to slush fund scandal inadequate” Even allies turn their backs, Takaichi faces growing crisis Without a new coalition partner, premiership nomination uncertain As Japan’s parliamentary vote to nominate a new prim

Based on Nvidia H100 Metrics UAE and Saudi Surpass China in AI Infrastructure Middle East AI Drive Stuck in Investment-Led Growth The Middle East is deploying its oil wealth to open a new front in the global race for artificial intelligence (AI) dom

Trump’s tariff threat sparks crypto crash “COVID-scale bombshell” — XRP halves in 30 minutes Bitcoin plunges over 8% in two days The crypto market’s fragile leverage structure has once again hit its limit.

China Encroaches on Korea’s Solar Industry Domestic Supply Chain Shaken at Its Core Korea Outpaced Not Only in Price but Also in Quality Chinese solar cells have captured more than 95% of the Korean market as of last year.

Second-quarter cosmetics unit posts loss Market capitalization overtaken by APR amid slump Urgent tasks: China decoupling and brand competitiveness Lee Sun-joo, President of LG Household & Health Care/Photo=LG H&amp

Miran’s Claim of Lower Neutral Rate JPMorgan: “Insufficient Case for Large Cuts” Economic Indicators Provide No Support Stephen Miran, Federal Reserve Governor/Photo=Getty Images Stephe

Closure of Select U.S.

Canadian Prime Minister: “Engaged in constructive negotiations with China” Potential follow-up talks including meeting with Xi Jinping Considering repeal of EV tariffs amid damage to domestic industries On September 23 (

POSCO Raises $238 Million Through Sale of Nippon Steel Stake Nippon Steel Also Unwound POSCO Stake Last Year Cross-shareholding Alliance Between Korean and Japanese Steelmakers Set to End POSCO headquarters in Samseong-dong

Last Remaining Sea Passage on Earth, the Arctic Route Travel Time Cut by More Than Half Compared With Existing Routes Geopolitical Safety and Other Strategic Advantages Once the realm of exploration, the Arctic passage is being transform

H-1B Visa Fee Shockwave U.S.

Sharp decline in purchasing power among low-income households Households earning $50,000–$100,000 showing signs of strain Economic pessimism spreading beyond low-income groups U.S.

Trump’s Continued Threat of Punitive Tariffs on Semiconductors “Hand Over Equity,” “Invest More” — Relentless Pressure Korean Corporations: “Uncertainty in U.S. Market Deepens” U.S.

Chinese Social Media as Conduits for Fake News BYD’s Legal Action over Bankruptcy Rumors Beijing’s Harsh Penalties on Defamation China’s government has launched a sweeping crackdown on malicious on

Dispute over U.S.-bound investment fund structure Risk of industrial collapse if Washington’s terms accepted China deploys ‘delay strategy,’ tariff suspension until November South Korea’s trade negotiations with the United States have reached an

Rising Apartment Prices Post-Long Stagnation Soaring in Tokyo’s Core, Deepening Polarization Mounting Discontent Among Households Priced Out Apartment prices in Tokyo are repeatedly hitting record highs.

Chinese Regulator Releases Preliminary Findings Violation of 2020 Mellanox Acquisition Approval Conditions Announcement During Trade Talks Seen as Pressure Tactic Chinese regulators have announced preliminary findings indicating that Nvidi

August Slump in Production, Consumption, and Investment Decline in Fixed-Asset Investment Including Infrastructure Annual GDP Growth Target of 5% Under Strain China’s production, consumption, and inves