Anything But China?
A new trend is emerging among Western tech companies: "Anything But China" (ABC). What began as a cautious diversification strategy has now become a full-blown shift, as businesses scramble to reduce their dependence on Chinese suppliers.
Go Deeper (2 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)Rates Reductions Can Wait
A Federal Reserve official highlighted that the decision to lower interest rates last month was considered a “close call” due to notable shifts in the economic outlook compared to four months ago when rate cuts began.
Go Deeper (3 min read)The luxury goods sector grapples with a significant decline in its customer base. Over the past two years, the industry has lost around 50 million customers, marking the first contraction in shopper numbers in decades.
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