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U.S. Imposes New 10% to 12.5% Tariffs on Key Trading Partners Targeting Forced Labor

Discover how new US tariffs of up to 12.5% target global forced labor and establish a permanent trade framework following a key Supreme Court ruling.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Business Insights

Global Oil Prices Surge Past $95 Amid Escalating Red Sea Conflict Threats

Global crude oil benchmarks surged past $95 per barrel this week as escalating military tensions and a threatened naval blockade in the critical Red Sea shipping lane raised fears of…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 22, 2026

Economy

Trump Prepares New Tariff Wave Following Supreme Court Trade Ruling

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is preparing to implement a sweeping new round of import tariffs to replace his previous trade agenda, which was recently dismantled by a landmark Supreme…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 22, 2026

Economy

U.S. Import Prices Post Unexpected Rise in June, Signaling Persistent Global Inflationary Pressures

Discover why a surprise rise in June US import prices signals persistent global inflation and what this means for the economy and trade.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 19, 2026

Startup

Democratizing Global Trade: How Skydo is Rewriting the Rules of Cross-Border Payments

Discover how Skydo is revolutionizing cross-border B2B payments with flat fees and local accounts to help SMEs and freelancers scale globally.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 19, 2026

Economy

The Dual Reality of China’s Economy: Export Boom Masks Domestic Employment Crisis

In Beijing and industrial hubs across China this quarter, a stark economic paradox is unfolding as surging export volumes and rapid technological advancements mask a deepening domestic crisis characterized by…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 17, 2026

Economy

China’s Economy Cools to 4.3% in Q2 as Domestic Slump Offsets Export Surge

BEIJING — China's economic growth slowed more than anticipated in the second quarter of the year, expanding by 4.3% as a persistent domestic downturn overshadowed a significant surge in exports.…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 15, 2026

Economy

South Korea Upgrades 2026 Growth and Inflation Forecasts Amid Global Semiconductor Boom

The South Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance announced on Tuesday in Seoul that it has upwardly revised its 2026 economic growth and inflation forecasts. This strategic adjustment reflects an…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 14, 2026

Economy

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