Fast fashion, laptops and toys are likely to cost more due to US tariffs on Chinese imports

Move fast on planning to restore ‘animal spirits’, US investor tells Starmer

UK’s record of slow growth can be turned around, says Birmingham City FC owner

Financial Times - Jan. 27

Trump Wants to Impose 25% Tariffs on Colombia. Here’s What Could Cost More.

Colombia is a relatively minor trading partner to the United States, but some industries are much more exposed than others.

The New York Times - Jan. 26

Colombian president orders increase of import tariffs on US goods after Trump order

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Sunday ordered an increase of import tariffs on goods from the United States in retaliation to President Trump's tariffs and sanctions. Petro, in a post on the ...

The Hill - Jan. 26

Colombian president orders increase of import tariffs on US goods in retaliation to similar order from President Trump

ABC News - Jan. 26

The Less People Know About AI, the More They Like It

You might assume that tech-savvy people are the most open to using AI, but research suggests it's actually those who are least familiar with it.

Wired - Jan. 25

Europe can import disillusioned talent from Trump’s US, says Lagarde

ECB president defends EU strengths and insists it is ‘not a basket case’

Financial Times - Jan. 24

Ford recalls more than 270,000 Broncos and Mavericks due to loss of power problem

Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 270,000 Broncos and Mavericks due to a power problem that can cause vehicles to stop unexpectedly or fail to start

ABC News - Jan. 24

The Cost of the Los Angeles Fires Is Looking Like $30 Billion—and Counting

While the insurance cost of the devastation is estimated to be around $30 billion, another tally puts the total damage at upward of $250 billion.

Inc. - Jan. 23

Stressed? Take the fast track to 'womb-like' euphoria at this new L.A. art experience

The walk-through art installation aims to get participants to hear color and see sound. The goal? Calmness.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 23

Beijing tells insurers to buy more Chinese stocks

Equities rally as authorities set explicit investment targets for mutual funds and state-owned insurance companies

Financial Times - Jan. 23

Polestar seeks new suppliers after US ban on Chinese software in EVs

Carmaker backed by China’s Geely maintains US growth strategy despite mounting uncertainty

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Like the US president, work culture is changing

The swearing in of President Donald Trump is fuelling a rethink on DEI and other work programmes

Financial Times - Jan. 22

US homeowners in disaster-prone states face soaring insurance costs

Climate crisis is making it harder for insurance companies to operate, with many pausing or withdrawing policies. Homeowners in the United States are facing an enormous financial crunch due to the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 22

Trump Says He Plans to Impose 10% Tariffs on Chinese Imports on Feb. 1

The president said the planned duties were a response to China’s failure to curb fentanyl exports.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Netflix is raising prices. Here’s how much more your plan will cost.

Netflix is raising the price of its standard ad-free plan for the first time in three years, though it will still cost less than the comparable version of Hulu,

MarketWatch - Jan. 22

This free tax filing option is 'fast and simple,' IRS says. Here's who can use it

Roughly 70% of taxpayers are eligible for IRS Free File. Here's how to know if you qualify.

CNBC - Jan. 21

Interest rates won't fall as fast as expected if tariffs stoke inflation, UBS CEO says

"Inflation is much more sticky than we have been saying," UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti said Tuesday.

CNBC - Jan. 21

Musk Is Likely to Get a West Wing Office for His Cost-Cutting Project

The world’s richest man had been expected to be situated in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, but a West Wing office would give him closer access to President Trump.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

The MAGA fight over skilled immigrants could cost us all

Do we really want to live in a country without Nvidia, Tesla or Viggo Mortensen?

MarketWatch - Jan. 18

Chinese rival app Xiaohongshu is overwhelmed by ‘TikTok refugees’ in US

Social media accounts blocked for breaking Beijing rules as millions of users join up before ban takes effect Nine invaluable things I’ve learned from TikTok . When Angelica Oung received the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

Waymo Finds a Way Around US Restrictions Targeting Chinese Cars

Waymo confirms to WIRED that its planned partnership with Chinese-owned automaker Zeekr remains “on track.”

Wired - Jan. 17

Trump's swearing-in ceremony likely moving indoors due to cold weather

President-elect Trump's swearing-in ceremony during his inauguration is likely to be moved indoors due to the frigid temperatures expected to hit the nation's capital.

NBC News - Jan. 17

CEO of Chinese smartphone brand Honor resigns due to personal reasons

Honor's focus on high-end devices and technology is expected to continue under Jian Li, who will succeed Zhao as CEO.

CNBC - Jan. 17

Americans and Chinese share jokes on 'alternative TikTok' as potential US ban looms

RedNote's Chinese users say it is the first time they have been able to speak directly to Americans online.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Worst global growth for 6 years forecast due to tariffs

The World Bank predicts global economic growth of 2.7% this year amid concerns living standards will struggle to improve.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Not much inflation here: The cost of imports are barely rising ahead of Trump taking office

Most of the lingering problem with U.S. inflation is coming from within the nation’s borders. Not outside of it.

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

U.S. Blocks Imports From 37 More Chinese Companies Over Forced-Labor Concerns

The latest additions targeted Chinese companies in the critical-minerals, textiles and solar-technology industries.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15

China's imports post surprise growth in December; exports beat expectations as higher tariffs loom

Economists are expecting exports to make a notable boost to China's economic growth last year when the figures are released later this week.

CNBC - Jan. 13

The TikTok Ban Is More Likely Than Ever

While Supreme Court justices pressed both sides in Friday’s oral arguments, experts say it’s hard to see how TikTok gets enough votes to survive.

Wired - Jan. 10

Brompton chief warns axing tariffs on Chinese bicycles could ‘kill’ business

Flood of cheaper products could hit an industry already struggling with stagnant post-pandemic demand

Financial Times - Jan. 10

L.A. wildfires to cost insurers more than $20 billion. Three companies are likely to foot most of the bill.

Allstate, Chubb and Travelers are likely to be the publicly traded insurance carriers most affected, as they are the most exposed to the California homeowners’ market.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Fast fashion is an addiction. Secondhand mania may be just as bad | Chloë Hamilton

I loved to scour apps and charity shops for cheap clothes and toys – but now I know it is another kind of overconsumption. ‘Guess how much this was,” I say to my partner mischievously, revealing ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

We're buying more of a newer stock that is wisely pushing into a fast-growing market

We first added the company to our portfolio in October.

CNBC - Jan. 8

McDonald’s new McValue menu foreshadows cheaper fast food elsewhere — and more struggles for chains, analysts say

After fast-food chains tried to win over inflation-weary customers with discounts last year, McDonald’s Corp. kicked off 2025 with yet another deal, launching its new “McValue” menu intended to ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

How ‘Tariff Man’ Trump Might Start Slowly When He Imposes Import Duties

Trump aides are reportedly discussing a plan to restrict pledged duties on all imports to an initial list of products considered critical to national security, reducing the risk of resurgent ...

Inc. - Jan. 7

Shein lawyer refuses to tell MPs if fashion firm uses Chinese cotton

Yinan Zhu declined to say whether it retailer's suppliers used Chinese cotton amid concerns over forced labour.

BBC News - Jan. 7

US Blacklists Tencent Over Alleged Ties With Chinese Military

In the world of video games, Tencent is one of the major players in part because it owns Riot Games--the company behind League of Legends --as well as stakes in other companies, including Epic ...

GameSpot - Jan. 7

Pentagon Labels More Chinese Companies as Military in Nature

Tencent was added to the Defense Department’s list of “Chinese military companies,” contributing to a selloff in U.S.-listed shares of the WeChat owner.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

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