Key Takeaways Youth unemployment in China reached a record high of 21.3% in June 2023, prompting unconventional coping strategies like paying to ‘pretend work’ in simulated office settings. China’s Gen...
Key Takeaways The UK has withdrawn its request to access encrypted iCloud data of US users, signalling a retreat from contentious surveillance demands. Apple’s refusal to comply underscored its commitment...
Key Takeaways Canada’s labour market contracted in July 2025, shedding 41,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate held at 6.9%. Youth unemployment surged to 14.6%, its highest level since 2010 (excluding...
Key Takeaways Ultra-processed foods comprise approximately 55% of daily caloric intake in the US, with youth figures nearing 62%. Associated health risks include higher rates of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease,...
Key Takeaways US tariff revenues for 2025 are projected to exceed $350 billion, outpacing earlier estimates and surpassing corporate tax receipts in certain months. Officials are directing tariff proceeds toward...
Key Takeaways Roughly 17% of U.S. teachers hold second jobs, a figure that has remained consistent since before the pandemic. Financial pressures, including stagnant wages and rising living costs, are...
Key Takeaways Palantir Technologies and Fujitsu have entered a strategic licensing agreement focused on integrating Palantir’s Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) starting in Japan, with global expansion set for fiscal 2025....
Key Takeaways Negotiating peace without a ceasefire is gaining strategic traction, with implications for energy markets, inflation, and investor confidence in 2025. Increased diplomatic momentum amidst ongoing conflicts may expedite...
Key Takeaways Defence assurances for Ukraine in 2025 are reshaping global investment strategies, particularly in energy, currency, and defence sectors. Military and financial aid from NATO allies has reached substantial...
Key Takeaways Artificial intelligence is rapidly automating entry-level roles, particularly affecting Generation Z workers entering the labour market. Traditional pathways into professional careers are eroding, raising youth unemployment rates and...
