global economy

Tariffs Force Chinese Sellers to Raise Prices or Leave Amazon
Tariffs Force Chinese Sellers to Raise Prices or Leave Amazon
April 10, 2025  |  eCommerce

U.S. tariffs have reportedly left Chinese companies on Amazon with a tough choice: Hike their prices, or leave the platform altogether. That’s according to a report late Wednesday (April...

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EU Aims ‘Bazooka’ at Big Tech in Response to Trump Tariffs
EU Aims ‘Bazooka’ at Big Tech in Response to Trump Tariffs
February 05, 2025  |  Economy

The European Union is reportedly prepared to retaliate if President Donald Trump imposes threatened tariffs. That retaliation could come in the form of restrictions on...

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Trump’s Trade War Shocks Markets And Back Offices
Trump’s Trade War Shocks Markets And Back Offices
February 03, 2025  |  Connected Economy

The everyday goods of life increasingly come from everywhere. Tomatoes are shipped in from Canada, avocados and beer from Mexico, and cheap electronics and apparel...

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Procter & Gamble CFO Sees ‘Right Price Levels’ in US Market Amid Global Challenges
Procter & Gamble CFO Sees ‘Right Price Levels’ in US Market Amid Global Challenges
October 18, 2024  |  Earnings

Recent challenges in key markets, particularly China and the Middle East, have significantly impacted sales for major corporations like Procter & Gamble, which reported a 1%...

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How the World’s Most Urgent Risks Could Impact Payments
How the World’s Most Urgent Risks Could Impact Payments
January 11, 2024  |  Safety and Security

Systemic shifts are taking place across the global economy, bringing with them new, urgent risks. But importantly, within the many era-defining changes underway, including the...

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US Real-Time Payments Transactions Expected to Quadruple by 2027
US Real-Time Payments Transactions Expected to Quadruple by 2027
November 07, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

Real-time payments have revolutionized how money moves in the global economy. In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and increasing consumer demand for convenience...

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Ripple Says the Global Economy Needs a Global Payment Scheme
Ripple Says the Global Economy Needs a Global Payment Scheme
September 29, 2023  |  Cross Border Commerce

Transforming the world takes time, even when innovations aim at just one part of it. That, at least on the surface, appears to be the...

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Global Trade Faces Slowdown as Economic Growth Weakens
Global Trade Faces Slowdown as Economic Growth Weakens
August 09, 2023  |  Economy

The world is facing a major slowdown in global trade as economic growth weakens. In addition, governments around the world are increasingly curbing business with...

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Tala Money App Gains 800,000 New Customers in First Half
Tala Money App Gains 800,000 New Customers in First Half
July 20, 2023  |  Financial Inclusion

Tala added 800,000 new customers in the first half of the year — a 114% increase in growth compared to the first half of 2022....

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