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A 25% iPhone tariff risks upending Apple’s manufacturing strategy and slamming profits just as it dives deeper into AI.

The cost of everything from Pandora jewelry to Adidas sneakers is rising: The trend is poised to accelerate as tariff-hit goods arrive at US ports—and shoppers have taken note.

Southeast Asia is one of the leading regions in terms of penetration, but Asia-Pacific as a whole lags. Nearly 2 in 5 internet users in both Latin America and the Middle East and Africa will use TikTok at least once a month this year, per our forecast. In North America, more than 1 in 3 will use the platform monthly.

Best Buy’s health business suffers a major setback: It may be tough for Best Buy to justify its investments in home healthcare without more Trump admin support to reimburse for hospital-at-home initiatives.

The growing trade war could dim America’s birthday and beyond: With flags and fireworks largely produced in China, July Fourth may be quieter—and holiday gifts scarcer.

YouTube expands Premium Lite to more countries: The lower-cost tier aims to attract price-sensitive users without hurting ad revenues.

Asia-Pacific’s many holiday and seasonal shopping events are hugely popular for finding deals. Traditionally Western and China-originated events are also gaining ground in the region as the consumption culture expands.

Trump’s tariffs roil the retail industry: Reciprocal measures will touch virtually every sector, leading to higher prices for the consumer.

A nearly $1 trillion loss in a day signals market panic. Apple leads the fall, with ripple effects threatening AI growth, ad revenue, and cloud service pricing.

If ad dollars shrink, Meta and others may need to ditch risky side projects and focus on scalable, affordable services to survive the slowdown

Clucking strong in a soft market: Chicken-focused restaurants are drawing more visits than other fast-casual chains with a winning formula of value, variety, and innovation.

The era of tariff-driven trade uncertainty is far from over: A flurry of legal decisions have thrown the administration’s trade policies into limbo, even as many duties remain firmly in place.

A) Sea Skincare B) Grungey Glam C) Cubicle Chic D) Medieval Minimalism. Unfortunately, medieval minimalism didn’t make the list, but we’re still keeping an eye out for chainmail-inspired accessories and tapestry-inspired wall hangings. AUGUST 21, 2025. Which platform are consumers the least comfortable with sharing their real-time location with via social media features?

Remittances represent a large share of global payments and will keep growing—although at a flat rate. Traditional money transfer organizations have to fight harder for a share of the prize as digital-only entrants have stepped up the competition.