Younger Consumers and AI Innovation Drive Growth Amid Economic Headwinds, CEOs Say

At the Reuters NEXT conference in New York City, several consumer goods executives emphasized that younger shoppers and investments in artificial intelligence are proving to be key growth drivers, even as tariffs, inflation, and economic uncertainty present headwinds across global markets. Leaders from

Crypto market suffers record liquidations after new Trump tariff announcement

The cryptocurrency market experienced one of its most dramatic downturns in recent memory after traders faced a wave of record liquidations triggered by the latest tariff announcement from United States President Donald Trump. The event unfolded only days after bitcoin set a new

China shows small rise in US Treasury holdings while overall decline continues

China recorded a modest increase in its US Treasury holdings during August and September, although the slight rise did little to change the broader pattern of a long running reduction in its exposure to United States government debt. The movement comes at a

China–U.S. Economic Talks Resume Amid Trade Rebalancing

After more than a year of limited dialogue, China and the United States have officially resumed high-level economic and trade talks, signaling a cautious thaw in relations between the world’s two largest economies. The negotiations, held in Beijing in October 2025, focused on

Moderate Earthquake Hits Philippines, Minimal Impact on Global Markets

A moderate earthquake struck the Philippines on October 1, 2025, registering a magnitude of 6.2 according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The tremor was centered near the province of Mindoro, approximately 150 kilometers southwest of Manila, and occurred at