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Five reasons investors are feeling good about stocks again

Recent gains reflect more than just optimism about artificial intelligence.

4 min read8 Dec 2025
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Markets

AI has pushed the stock market to record highs. Why the economy could drag it down.

Stocks don’t seem know where to head, thanks to mixed economic data.

4 min read4 Dec 2025
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AI

How the US economy became hooked on AI spending

Growth has been bolstered by data-center investment and stock-market wealth. A reversal could raise the risk of recession.

5 min read24 Nov 2025
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Global

Americans are on a year-end shopping spree

Consumers seeking value are spending big at retailers such as Walmart, Gap and TJ Maxx.

3 min read23 Nov 2025
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Money

Festive credit trap: How discount deals quietly push you into debt

Digital shopping has evolved, with consumers using credit to finance purchases. While credit enables aspirations, it can lead to debt if mismanaged, highlighting the need for responsible financial planning.

4 min read21 Nov 2025
Focus

The U.S. ‘New Industrials’: How Reshoring Is Reshaping America’s Consumer Supply Chain

As U.S. shoppers prepare for another strong holiday season, the real winners aren’t just retail brands, they’re the factories, logistics networks, and supply-chain technologies working behind the scenes to keep shelves stocked and deliveries fast.

5 min read21 Nov 2025
Companies

GST cuts fail to deliver the consumption boost for footwear, apparel sectors

Weak discretionary spending and erratic weather culminated in a lacklustre festive season for footwear and apparel retailers despite GST relief. This suggests that the broader consmption slowdown persists.

5 min read19 Nov 2025
Markets

US growth surprises on the upside even as labour market softens; mega-tech drives market resilience

Mega tech companies such as Microsoft and Alphabet posted results that topped analysts’ estimates. The tech giants are estimated to spend over $ 1trillion on AI infrastructure by 2028, building data centres, supercomputers, and advanced chips to power generative AI and autonomous systems.

2 min read17 Nov 2025
Global

How markets could topple the global economy

If the AI bubble bursts, an unusual recession could follow

4 min read14 Nov 2025
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Global

How the US economy has defied doomsday predictions on tariffs

Inflation is lower than expected after President Trump’s steep levies.

4 min read3 Nov 2025
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