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China’s Export Surge Defies Slowdown Forecasts, Offering Vital Economic Lifeline

Chinese exporters delivered a surprisingly robust performance in June, with outbound shipments growing by 8.6% year-on-year to reach $307.8 billion. The trade data, released by the General Administration of Customs…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 14, 2026

Business Insights

Proposed Strait of Hormuz Transit Fee Threatens to Double Global Shipping Costs

A proposed US transit fee on the Strait of Hormuz could double ocean freight rates and trigger a massive wave of global inflation.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 14, 2026

Emerging Market

Meta Launches $50 Billion AI Data Center Expansion in Rural Louisiana

Meta is expanding its Louisiana data center with a historic 50 billion dollar investment to power next generation AI and boost the rural economy.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 14, 2026

Economy

Volkswagen Weighs Additional 50,000 Job Cuts Amid Rising Global Competition

Discover why Volkswagen may double its global job cuts to one hundred thousand as it struggles against rising Chinese electric vehicle competition.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 14, 2026

Business Insights

From Streetside Treat to Premium Spirits: How Jamun is Redefining India’s Craft Liquor Market

Discover how Indian craft distillers are transforming the humble jamun fruit into premium spirits to satisfy a demand for nostalgic local flavors.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 14, 2026

Startup

AI Tutors Disrupt India’s Language Learning Market as SpeakX Rewrites Edtech Economics

SpeakX, an emerging Indian education technology company, is transforming the country's massive language-learning sector this year by deploying AI-powered personal tutors to replace traditional human-led instruction. The Bangalore-based startup aims…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 14, 2026

Economy

Gold and Silver Retail Prices Fluctuate on July 14: Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata Markets Respond to Global Shifts

Retail gold and silver prices across India's major metropolitan hubs, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata, registered strategic fluctuations on July 14 as global macroeconomic pressures and domestic demand reshaped the…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 14, 2026

Economy

China’s Trade Surges Beyond Forecasts as Global AI Boom Fuels Demand

On Tuesday, China's General Administration of Customs reported a massive 27% year-on-year surge in exports, significantly outpacing global economic forecasts. This rapid expansion, marking the strongest export growth in four…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 14, 2026

Emerging Market

Chipotle Crosses the Border: Fast-Casual Giant to Open First Restaurant in Mexico

Chipotle is opening its first restaurant in Mexico with a new Monterrey location as the popular fast casual chain brings its famous burritos back home.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 14, 2026

Economy

India’s Retail Inflation Breaches RBI’s 4% Target for First Time in 17 Months

India's retail inflation accelerated to 4.38% in June, breaching the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term target of 4% for the first time in 17 months. Released by the Ministry of…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 13, 2026