Browsing: Business & Economy

Amid global headwinds, the IMF and World Bank intensify lending and policy guidance, aiming to shore up currencies, refinance debt, and bolster safety nets, while critics warn of austerity risks and unequal impacts.

BRICS nations intensify coordination on trade, finance, and energy, challenging Western-led institutions. With new members and payment tools, the bloc seeks greater sway over capital flows and supply chains.

Supply chain disruptions are sending shockwaves through global trade, snarling ports, delaying shipments, and driving up costs, as manufacturers scramble for parts and retailers brace for shortages.

From media and software to auto and retail, subscription models are surging as firms chase predictable revenue. Analysts cite post-pandemic demand and data insights, while consumers weigh convenience against rising costs.

The rapid surge in e-commerce is redrawing the retail map, squeezing foot traffic, accelerating store closures, and pushing legacy chains into omnichannel pivots, logistics upgrades, and real-estate downsizing.

Remote Work’s Future: Economic Winners and Losers-A new analysis finds tech hubs and cloud providers poised to gain, while urban retail, transit, and commercial real estate face prolonged strain as hybrid models harden.

Global tourism is rebounding, lifting GDP, jobs and tax revenues as travelers return to skies and cities. Airlines, hotels and local vendors report surging demand, though labor gaps and higher costs threaten the pace of recovery.

Global trade is being reshaped as supply chain disruptions snarl ports, reroute shipping lanes, and delay deliveries. Manufacturers face shortages, costs climb, and policymakers weigh responses to safeguard critical flows.

From snacks to streaming, brands are pivoting fast as consumer tastes shift. Firms bet on data, sustainability, and niche offerings, while supply chains and marketing budgets strain to keep pace.

Supply chain shocks from pandemics, wars, and climate extremes are redrawing trade routes. Companies reshore, diversify suppliers, and stockpile critical parts, while ports digitize to cut delays and manage volatile demand.