Japan’s exports rose 3.6% in October, far exceeding expectations. Growth in Asia and Europe offset U.S. weakness. This in-depth analysis breaks down Japan’s trade trends, risks, and economic outlook.

Adobe acquires Semrush for $1.9 billion to strengthen its SEO capabilities, competitive analytics, and AI-driven brand visibility optimization (GEO). This acquisition could reshape how brands are discovered and recognized in the future.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pledges $1 trillion in U.S. investments and discusses a potential F-35 purchase. Experts warn the deal remains uncertain and faces major implementation hurdles.

Samsung, Hyundai and major Korean conglomerates unveil massive domestic investments after U.S. tariff deal, strengthening South Korea’s industrial landscape.

Starting January 1, 2026, Thailand will impose a 10% customs duty on low-priced imports—mainly from China—to protect local SMEs from an influx of cheap goods disrupting domestic production.

President Donald Trump rolled back tariffs on key food imports such as coffee, bananas, cocoa and beef in an effort to curb grocery costs and ease voter frustration over persistent U.S. inflation.

Tesla plans to phase out all China-made components from its U.S.-manufactured cars within two years as geopolitical tensions push global companies to redraw supply chains.

As gold prices hit new records, China is quietly stockpiling massive quantities of the precious metal — far beyond official figures — as part of a de-dollarization strategy that’s reshaping global markets.

The U.S. and Switzerland have reached a trade agreement to reduce tariffs to 15%. Swiss companies have pledged $200 billion in U.S. investments by 2028, focusing on manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and workforce development.

Investor confidence in a December rate cut has dropped to just 49% after hawkish comments from Fed officials. With policymakers divided, markets brace for either a “hawkish hold” or one final symbolic cut before the cycle ends.

U.S. and global stocks fell sharply, while Bitcoin dropped below $100,000. Investors worry that the Federal Reserve could slow its pace of interest-rate cuts, triggering a new wave of selling in technology shares.

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for $1 billion, claiming the broadcaster distorted his Jan. 6, 2021 speech. The BBC has apologized and pulled the documentary, but the crisis of trust in global media continues to deepen.