by Jeffrey Cooper | Feb 8, 2025 | Business, Economy, Geopolitics
Overcapacity and weak demand hit profits at more Chinese companies China’s industrial sector is bleeding cash as overcapacity, weak demand, and plunging profits create a financial squeeze. Nearly a quarter of Chinese A-share companies, publicly traded firms on...
by Jeffrey Cooper | Feb 6, 2025 | Economy, Geopolitics
The 15 largest countries by land area, as measured by the World Bank, reveal stark contrasts in how land is utilized. While Russia leads with 16.4 million square kilometers, China and the U.S. follow closely behind. Notably, Canada drops to fourth place due to its...
by Jeffrey Cooper | Jan 28, 2025 | Business, Economy, Geopolitics, Semiconductors, Technology
The tariffs would ensnare cutting-edge smartphone and PC-related chips for Apple, AMD and Nvidia if enacted. But Trump is betting his plan will bring more chip production to the US. President Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs as high as 100% on foreign-made...
by Jeffrey Cooper | Jan 21, 2025 | Economy
The G7 continues to dominate the global economy, holding a 45% GDP share compared to the expanding BRICS+ bloc. This bloc now includes five new members and eight partners, collectively accounting for 29% of the world economy in 2025. Initially formed to highlight...
by Jeffrey Cooper | Jan 18, 2025 | Economy
Economic output in Europe’s largest economy records first two-year contraction since 2003 Germany’s economy contracted for the second consecutive year in 2024, marking its first two-year decline since 2003, with GDP shrinking by 0.2%. Factors like rising energy costs,...