July 22, 2026, 7:13 p.m.

The shockwaves of the Middle East conflict: Global business cost restructuring and the accelerated reshuffling of the new energy landscape

As a global energy core hub and a gathering place of key shipping channels, the unrest in the Middle East has never been a local event.

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Middle East conflict impacts global trade: Japan and South Korea's used car exports fall into trouble

Since the United States, along with allies, launched military strikes against Iran, and the situation in the Middle East has completely spiraled out of control, the Strait of Hormuz has been nearly closed, and global key shipping routes have been thoroughly disrupted.

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Why did gold prices plummet under the Middle East war?

There is a common saying in the market that 'one cannon fire, ten thousand taels of gold', and geopolitical conflicts have always been seen as a powerful driving force for the rise of gold prices.

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$21 Billion Merger Completed! Abbott Reshapes Global Cancer Diagnosis Landscape, Giant Showdown Looms in Preventive Medicine

On March 23, 2026, global medical technology giant Abbott announced the completion of its $21 billion (approximately RMB 144.6 billion) all-cash acquisition of cancer diagnostics company Exact Sciences.

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Sugar and coffee prices rise: How the market responds to complex challenges amid energy fluctuations?

According to Reuters, recently, driven by the renewed surge in energy prices, the sugar futures price at the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and the price of Robusta coffee both rebounded.

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The spring farming crisis in the United States has triggered a commercial shock

As the military operations against Iran by the United States and Israel enter their third week, the chain reaction brought about by the war continues to spread globally.

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Mexico Actively Expands Cooperation with Nordic Countries in Trade, Economics, and Sustainable Development

On March 19, 2026, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum met in the capital, Mexico City, with a business delegation comprising over 100 Nordic corporate executives, with the aim of attracting foreign investment and deepening economic ties with the Nordic region.

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Store closure wave and expansion wave occur simultaneously, deep adjustment of the U.S. retail market in 2026

Since 2026, the U.S. commercial retail market has shown significant structural divergence, with traditional physical formats continuing to contract, while discount and warehouse formats expand counter-trend.

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Allies "on Fire" and Inflation "Hurricane": Weekly Report on Business Dilemmas in Four Major Economies

This week, the global business market was shrouded in a series of negative news, revealing that the four core economies of the United States, the European Union, Japan, and South Korea are facing severe internal and external challenges.

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The Japanese photolithography machine giant has recorded the largest loss in its history

Earlier this year, a major announcement came from the Japanese industry: The century-old optical giant Nikon suffered a projected loss of 85 billion yen in the fiscal year 2025, setting a record for the company's largest loss in its history.

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