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Bain estimates that 65 percent of luxury purchases occurred within mainland China in 2025, compared with 35 percent overseas Agreement exempts more than 2,000 export items from reciprocal tariffs, cutting average duty to 12.33 percent Economists point to lingering uncertainty over import tariffs as a key factor dampening business confidence and hiring decisions The decision to hold rates comes after a narrow 5-4 vote among the MPC members The December Consumer Price Index showed inflation rising to 3.8 percent, alarming financial markets Lithuania recorded the highest increase compared to the previous quarter at 1.7 percent, followed by Spain and Portugal Dollar is set for second weekly decline The import surge, driven by technology needs, indicates a strong demand unmatched by domestic production An 8-1 vote reveals divided opinions on potential rate hikes amid Japan's economic recovery efforts Manufacturing production in the eurozone economy returned to growth in January, following a first fall in output for ten months at the end of 2025 Household consumption and AI investments drove Q3 performance to its highest levels since 2023 Net purchases of long-term U.S. securities by foreign residents reached $221.8 billion The African data centre market is projected to reach $6.81 billion in 2030 British economy defies stagnation warnings with fastest growth since June outpacing forecasts BOK's latest meeting shows a commitment to steady interest rates amidst rising inflation As the country moves forward, policymakers face the challenge of striking a careful balance between political stability and prudent economic and financial reforms A smaller trade deficit acts as a tailwind for GDP, redirecting expenditures to U.S.-made goods The Producer Price Index decline narrowed to 1.9 percent in December as government policies targeted excessive industrial competition According to the Bank of Korea (BOK), the country posted a current account surplus of $12.24 billion in November of last year Trade deals are emerging as a powerful catalyst for opening markets, redirecting capital and redefining how businesses pursue growth worldwide Economic indicators suggest ongoing struggles, with the property sector and consumer spending driving concerns The central bank's first rate increase since January came amid expectations that the momentum for wage hikes will continue into next year The market is expected to reach KRW1,510.2 trillion ($1.1 trillion) by 2029, supported by the country’s exceptionally high card penetration, robust payments infrastructure, and continued government efforts to promote cashless transactions Semiconductors continued to power overall export growth despite U.S. tariff measures affecting global trade flows
