economic slowdown
China’s Economic Engine Sputters: What a Three-Year Low in Services Means for Global Investors
China’s services activity hit a three-year low and its factory slump persists, signaling a major loss of momentum in its post-Covid economic recovery.
Beyond the Tinsel: Unpacking the Economic Signals Behind the Weakest Holiday Hiring Since 2008
Seasonal hiring is set to hit its lowest level since 2008, a key economic indicator signaling corporate caution and a potential slowdown for investors.
China’s “Liquid Gold” Loses Its Luster: What Moutai’s Slump Reveals About the Global Economy
Kweichow Moutai, China’s iconic baijiu maker, faces a crisis as prices hit a decade low, revealing deep shifts in the country’s economy and tastes.
Up in Smoke: Why Big Tobacco’s Indonesian Fortress is Starting to Crack
An economic downturn in Indonesia is fueling a boom in illicit cigarettes, posing a major threat to Big Tobacco’s profits in its key Asian market.
Navigating the Dragon’s Headwinds: China’s Economy, US Tensions, and What It Means for Global Investors
China’s economy faces a critical test as internal property woes and weak demand collide with escalating US trade tensions. What does this mean for investors?
Beyond the Barrel: Deconstructing the Global Oil Surplus and Its Economic Ripple Effects
Oil prices plunged to a five-month low after an IEA report revealed a large surplus, raising concerns about the global economy and its market impact.