Japan’s Economy Surpasses Expectations with 2.8% Growth in Q4 2024-25
Japan’s economy proved it had more resilience, to grow at an annualized rate of 2.8% between October and December 2024. This growth not only surpassed market expectations but also represented the third straight quarter of economic growth. This strong performance is supported largely by higher corporate…
Asia FX Firms React to Russia-Ukraine Peace Hopes Amid Hot CPI Fears
The landscape for Asia’s foreign exchange (FX) firms is both hopeful and difficult: a sprightly hope for PEACE between Russia and Ukraine is offset by a burgeoning consumer price index (CPI). As such, this simmering tension across global markets, along with an unpredictable geopolitical backdrop are keeping FX…
Baidu Unveils Game-Changing AI Model: A New Era for Tech Innovation
Baidu, China’s leading tech giant, is gearing up to launch its next-generation AI model, Ernie 5, in the latter half of 2025. This advanced model boasts multimodal capabilities, enabling seamless processing and conversion across text, video, images, and audio. The move underscores Baidu’s commitment to…
How Americans Shop Throughout the Year: Monthly Buying Trends
Shopping habits in the United States change every month due to holidays, seasons, and major sales events. From post-holiday clearance deals in January to massive Black Friday discounts in November, each month brings different spending priorities. Understanding these trends can help both consumers and businesses make…
Tech & Business Buzz: Sam Altman, Meta Layoffs, Tuna Recall
The title keywords and the topics “Sam Altman, Meta Layoffs, Tuna Recall” are trending on Google right now and they are causing a lot of concern, not just in the U.S., but the world as a whole. These significant stories are not only reverberating in the world of tech, business and consumer safety, but they speak to…
Trump’s Trade Tactic: Slaps 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports
US President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Monday to reinstate and expand tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum, escalating trade tensions with major allies and commercial partners. The action voids previous exemptions from tariffs and duty-free quotas for key suppliers, such as Canada, Mexico and Brazil,…