Dealing With China
Beijing is preparing an initial proposal aimed at preventing further tariff hikes and technology restrictions from the Trump administration.
Go Deeper (3 min read)DeepSeek, A Turning Point?
DeepSeek, a startup founded in 2023 by Liang Wenfeng, is challenging industry giants with a bold claim: their large language models (LLMs) deliver performance comparable to the best in the market—at a fraction of the cost.
Go Deeper (3 min read)Europe Can Only Blame Itself
Large corporations and national governments are increasing pressure on the European Union to roll back elements of its ambitious sustainability agenda.
Go Deeper (4 min read)Day One (+ Benchmark's Take)
President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to issue a series of executive orders immediately after his inauguration, leveraging executive authority to prioritize key policies related to immigration, energy, and government reform
Go Deeper (4 min read)A Strong Labour Market
The U.S. labor market continues to show signs of strength, offering relief to households and businesses but raising concerns within financial markets as the Fed might be forced to significantly reduce the pace of its rate reductions.
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The Fed Is Patient
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized on Thursday that the current strength in the U.S. economy allows the central bank to adopt a measured approach to interest rate cuts.
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Big Tech's AI Spending Surge
Big Tech's capital spending is projected to surpass $200 billion this year, with further increases anticipated in 2025.
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Is Germany's Model Broken?
Germany’s economy is facing an unprecedented crisis that has shaken its core industrial sectors and threatened its political stability.
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Office Slump Might Be Over
As companies increasingly mandate employees' return to the office, the U.S. office market might be experiencing a cautious resurgence after years of pandemic-induced upheaval.
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U.S. Home Sales Remain Weak
The U.S. housing market is facing its most challenging year in nearly three decades. Sales of existing homes in 2024 are projected to be the lowest since 1995, marking the second consecutive year of sluggish activity.
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Dealmaking Powers Banks
Goldman Sachs posted a stellar third-quarter profit, marking a 45% surge, thanks to the favorable conditions created by lower interest rates and a stable economy.
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