Tag: Tariffs
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Rebalancing Indonesia’s Trade Policy: Prabowo’s First Year and the Road Ahead
Facing a Turbulent Global Trade Environment More than a year into President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, Indonesia finds itself navigating a tougher global trade climate. The United States has relied more aggressively on tariffs, with rate changes and target revisions adding uncertainty for exporters and manufacturers. Against this backdrop, Indonesia’s policy makers are seeking a balanced…
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Rebalancing Indonesia’s Trade Policy: After Prabowo’s First Year
Introduction: A challenging global backdrop for Indonesia’s trade policy More than a year into President Prabowo Subianto’s term, Indonesia faces a tougher global trade environment. The United States’ tariff actions, shifting rates, and targeted sectors have multiplied uncertainty for exporters, manufacturers, and policymakers. In response, Jakarta has sought to rebalance its trade stance—seeking resilience, diversification,…
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Israel and India Renew Talks on Free Trade Agreement to Boost Economic Ties
New Momentum in Israel-India Economic Cooperation Israel and India have announced the renewal of talks toward a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signaling a renewed momentum in their growing economic partnership. The move, described by the Israeli Economy Ministry as “a new milestone in the countries’ economic relations,” comes as both nations seek deeper regulatory…
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Tariff Threats and Gen Z Sobriety: Bordeaux Winemakers on Red Alert
Shadows over a Saint-Emilion Sunrise: The New Headwinds for Bordeaux The calm of Bordeaux’s vineyards belies a brewing storm. Tariff threats from major markets and a rising wave of Gen Z sobriety are altering demand, pricing pressures, and strategic choices for winemakers in the region that’s become a symbol of the global wine industry. With…
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Tariff Threats and Gen Z Sobriety: Why Bordeaux Winemakers Are On Red Alert
Introduction: Bordeaux at a crossroads The booming wine kingdom of Bordeaux, a cornerstone of the $515 billion global wine industry, sits at a pivotal moment. Tariff threats from major markets and a rising trend of Gen Z sobriety are colliding with centuries of winemaking heritage. In 2024, the region faced economic pressures that could reshape…
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Tariff Threats and Gen Z Sobriety Put Bordeaux Winemakers on Red Alert
looming challenges for Bordeaux’s famed wine scene Bordeaux, a region synonymous with century-old wine craftsmanship, faces a new set of pressures as tariff threats and changing consumer habits ripple through its economy. While the area continues to captivate millions of visitors with its classic châteaux, the financial viability of wine production hinges on navigating trade…
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Markets in a Downward Spiral: The Fed, Tariffs, and AI Fuel the Rout
The Triple Pressure Hitting Markets Global markets are in a fraught moment, with equities and cryptocurrencies retreating as three dominant forces push prices lower: the Federal Reserve’s policy stance, geopolitical tariff tensions, and the relentless flood of capital into artificial intelligence. While each factor has its own story, together they create a potent wind against…
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Three Drivers Behind the Market Rout: Fed Policy, Tariffs, and AI Investment Surge
What is Driving the Current Market Rout? The latest downturn in global markets has stunned many investors, but a closer look reveals three interconnected forces shaping the momentum: the Federal Reserve’s policy trajectory, the strategic use of tariffs in the US trade agenda, and the massive capital inflows chasing artificial intelligence (AI) technology. While each…
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Power Consumers to See Rs0.65/Unit Refund in December Bills
Overview of the Refund Plan Power consumers in Pakistan could see a reduction in their December electricity bills, thanks to a proposed refund of Rs0.65 per unit. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has petitioned the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to approve the adjustment, arguing that distribution companies charged customers more than the…
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Markets in Turbulence: What’s Driving the Sell‑off in Stocks and Crypto
Overview: The Confluence of Three Turbulent Forces Markets are flashing warning signals as a confluence of powerful catalysts feeds a broad-based sell‑off in both traditional equities and digital assets. The trajectory is being shaped by the Federal Reserve’s policy stance, the ongoing impact of tariffs, and a deluge of capital flowing into artificial intelligence (AI)…