Belgium General Strike Grounds Airlines, Disrupts Brussels Public Transport

Imagine landing in Brussels on a crisp October morning, suitcase in hand, ready for a business meeting or a quick getaway to sample some world-famous waffles. But instead of bustling crowds and efficient check-ins, you’re greeted by eerie silence, empty terminals, and a sea of cancelled flights on the boards. That’s the scene unfolding today, … Read more

IMF Urges China to Boost Domestic Demand Amid Lingering Property Sector Challenges

Imagine sitting in a bustling Beijing café back in 2019, sipping green tea while overhearing locals chat excitedly about flipping apartments like hotcakes. Fast forward to today, October 2025, and that same buzz has turned into whispers of worry. As someone who’s followed global economies for years—heck, I even lost a bit in the stock … Read more

PepsiCo’s Q3 2025 Triumph: Beating Expectations on Snack and Soda Demand While Ushering in a New CFO Era

Imagine this: It’s a hot summer afternoon back in my college days, and I’m reaching for a cold Pepsi from the vending machine, pairing it with a bag of Lay’s chips to power through an all-nighter. Fast forward to today, and that simple craving has turned into a massive business story. PepsiCo, the giant behind … Read more

Fed’s Powell Addresses Economy Pulled Between Risks to Growth, Jobs and Prices

As I sat down to watch Jerome Powell’s latest address at the National Association for Business Economics conference in Philadelphia, I couldn’t help but think back to my early days covering financial markets during the post-pandemic recovery. Back then, the Fed was navigating uncharted waters with stimulus packages and rate hikes, and it felt like … Read more

Exclusive: Italian Prosecutors Seek Special Supervision for Tod’s Over Labour Exploitation

Picture this: you’re strolling through a chic boutique in Milan, the air thick with the scent of fine leather, and you spot a pair of Tod’s Gommino loafers that scream sophistication. I remember treating myself to a similar pair years ago during a trip to Italy—felt like I’d stepped into luxury heaven. But fast-forward to … Read more

China and Iceland: Forging a Hot Path to Green Energy Through Geothermal Cooperation

Imagine standing on the rugged plains of Iceland, where steam rises from the ground like nature’s own breath. I’ve been there once, on a trip that changed how I see energy—hot water bubbling up, powering homes without a puff of pollution. Now, picture that same force helping fuel China’s massive shift away from coal. That’s … Read more

After Record Crypto Crash, a Rush to Hedge Against Another Freefall

Picture this: It’s a Friday evening in early October 2025, and you’re scrolling through your phone, watching Bitcoin dip from its lofty perch above $122,000. One minute, the market’s buzzing with talk of new all-time highs; the next, President Trump’s surprise 100% tariff announcement on Chinese imports hits like a thunderclap. Within hours, $19 billion … Read more