South African business sentiment fell to the lowest level in a year, as firms began navigating a new era of US tariffs that kicked in last month https://t.co/BiCWtgkBE8 ...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi toured a chip factory in Japan’s Miyagi prefecture on Saturday, a day after he and his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba pledged deeper ties as US tariffs hit the global economy https://t.co/qoOPV4PGfO ...

Company Overview & Strategy - Pop Mart's blind box toys, like the Labubu Doll, have gained global popularity [1] - The company's branding strategy avoids overt Chinese associations, potentially aiding international success [1][2] - Pop Mart's success is being examined for lessons applicable to other Chinese companies facing trade challenges [3] Financial Performance & Market Resilience - Pop Mart's sales more than doubled in 2024 [2] - The company's stock has increased by 250% since its late 2020 IPO [2] - The stock is up more than 40% this year [2] - Demand for Pop Mart's dolls is considered inelastic, making it potentially recession and tariff-proof [3]

Economic Growth - The Philippine economy experienced higher-than-expected growth in the second quarter [1] - The nation's resilience is attributed to its reliance on consumption [1] Trade & Tariffs - US tariffs pose a threat to global trade [1]

Economic Activity - Japan's factory output unexpectedly rose in June, indicating resilience [1] Trade & Tariffs - US tariffs are weighing on Japan's exports [1]

Monetary Policy - Singapore's central bank is likely to maintain its current monetary policy [1] - This marks the first time this year that the monetary policy will remain unchanged [1] Economic Factors - Policymakers are assessing the potential impact of impending US tariffs [1]

Trade Relations - The European Union is considering using its "anti-coercion instrument" against the US in response to potential US tariffs [1] - The threat of US tariffs is prompting some EU members to discuss deploying this trade weapon [1]

Market Trends - Overseas buyers purchased almost €100 billion of euro-area debt in May, marking the highest level since 2023 [1] - US tariffs drove investors to Europe [1]

Ireland at 'moment of major economic challenge' over US tariffs https://t.co/VpgoZkzQTC ...

Economic Performance - The UK economy experienced contraction for the second consecutive month [1] Contributing Factors - US tariffs negatively impacted the UK economy [1] - Tax increases hindered economic recovery for companies and consumers [1]