Dec. 29, 2025, 1:17 p.m.

The foot traffic in American second-hand stores increased by nearly 11% year-on-year during Christmas

A new survey released in the United States shows that in the context of rising prices and growing concerns among the public about the economic outlook of the country, there is a coexistence of frugality and differentiation.

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Trump Administration's Support for Small Businesses: A Double Boost from Tax Cuts and Deregulation

Officials in the Trump administration, speaking on Fox News, touted that American small business owners "have never been more enthusiastic about paying taxes."

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The Farewell of Century-Old Department Stores: The Collective Decline and Decay of American Brick-and-Mortar Retail

The Boxing Day sunshine should have cast a false glow of prosperity over American brick-and-mortar retail, but the reality is different: the display windows of Macy’s accumulate dust faster than store closure notices are posted; shopping mall corridors are so empty you could dance there, with only the 'Clearance Sale' banners shivering in the cold wind, eerily reflecting the industry’s dying struggle.

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The consumer confidence trap and the silent confrontation of the US economy

The recently released US consumer confidence index has declined for the fifth consecutive month, with the December data dropping to 89.1.

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Commercial Risks Behind the $550 Billion Investment: A Prudent Examination of the Concerns in the Japan-US Mega Cooperation Plan

Recently, news of Japan and the United States agreeing to expedite a $550 billion Japanese investment plan in the U.S. has attracted widespread attention.

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Fire and power outage cause traffic jams: Waymo self-driving taxi promises improvements

The rapid development of artificial intelligence has brought about a new transformation in areas such as transportation.

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Halting offshore wind power: Policy Regression and Business Dilemma in the US Energy Transition

On December 22, 2025, the Trump administration suddenly announced the suspension of all five ongoing offshore Wind power projects on the US east coast, citing "national security risks", including key projects such as Vineyard Wind 1 in Massachusetts and wind power on the Virginia coast.

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Behind Apple's announcement to lift iPhone restrictions in Japan

Recently, Apple released a heavyweight announcement on its official website, announcing that in order to comply with Japan's "Specific Smartphone Software Competition Promotion Law", it will open third-party app stores, sideloading functions, and external payment channels to iPhone users in Japan, while significantly reducing the commission rate of "Apple Tax".

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Trump's blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers: Business Challenges and Responses in the Context of Global Oil Market Changes

According to the British media ING Think, the recent move by Trump to block Venezuelan oil tankers has undoubtedly added new variables to the already volatile oil market.

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A Hundred-Billion-Dollar Gamble: The Battle for AI Hegemony Behind OpenAI’s $830 Billion Valuation

In the tech world at the end of 2025, an unprecedented financing feast is unfolding. OpenAI announced the launch of a new round of funding targeting a staggering $100 billion.

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