Chinese firms drive Indonesia industrial boom
Tariffs push manufacturers to relocate
Indonesia is attracting a surge of Chinese manufacturers seeking to sidestep U.S. import tariffs that exceed 30% on goods from...
U.S. National Debt Hits $37 Trillion
Record Debt Arrives Years Ahead of Forecast
The U.S. gross national debt has reached $37 trillion, according to the latest Treasury Department report. This milestone...
Trump Extends U.S.-China Trade Truce by 90 Days
Tariff escalation avoided ahead of potential leaders’ summit
President Donald Trump has extended the current trade truce with China for another 90 days, postponing a...
Lithium stocks surge after major China mine closure
CATL halts production at key lithium hub
Shares of lithium producers rallied Monday following news that Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world’s largest...
Canada Retail Sales Fall 1.1% as Tariffs Take a Toll
Automotive and Food Sectors Lead the Decline
Canada’s retail sales contracted by 1.1% in May, marking a sharp shift in consumer behavior as economic uncertainty...
Ireland to Channel Apple Windfall Into Infrastructure
Government Outlines €200 Billion in Investment Plans
The Irish government is preparing to unveil its most ambitious infrastructure spending package in decades, supported by a...