Tariffs stories
Higher-margin sales, cost cuts and US tariff refunds lifted operating profit 147 per cent as demand broadened across appliances, TVs and vehicle parts.
The startup's software is already at Meta and Unilever, as investors back its push to cut supply chain costs and manual work.
Policy uncertainty is forcing 90% of North American corporates to delay investment, as US dollar swings reshape hedging and supply chains.
Broader portfolios could help investors navigate US equity concentration, private credit stress and persistent inflationary pressures, MFS said.
AI chatbots are now steering B2B software buyers, making proprietary data and earned media more vital to how brands are found and trusted.
Rising fees and longer free-shipping thresholds are widening the gap between what Australian shoppers want and what retailers promise at checkout.
Actual procurement data now points to a broad April slowdown, with all five tracked sectors posting month-on-month spend declines.
Firms are increasingly using air and truck freight to dodge tariff shocks, as Infios says trade policy is reshaping supply chains.
Rising supplier and freight costs are pushing firms to prioritise agility as 43 per cent say efficiency has long outweighed resilience in supply chains.
The new modules aim to quantify supplier exposure in dollars as businesses grapple with tariff shocks, reputational damage and lower-tier blind spots.
Higher sales of appliances, TVs and vehicle systems helped lift first-quarter profit despite tariff pressures and broader economic uncertainty.
Free access to contract AI could let legal and finance teams spot risk, missed discounts and compliance gaps without an upfront purchase.
Delays of up to a week are leaving many Japanese firms exposed as yen swings and higher rates have already hit profits, a survey found.
Asia's fund investors shifted towards shares in the first half of 2026, with bond funds sliding to net outflows of USD $3.1 billion.
A new survey shows Singapore businesses are more prepared than peers to absorb supply shocks, with 23% able to run for up to six months.
Longer lead times, freight volatility and quality failures are eroding offshore CNC machining savings for Australian manufacturers.
Brands entering UK mobile via MVNOs need clear differentiation and top-level backing, or their launch is likely to struggle.
Rising costs and geopolitical shocks are pushing ASEAN companies to diversify suppliers and tie systems together to protect deliveries.
Transport policies are still failing because voters and policymakers default to linear thinking, despite predictable knock-on effects on congestion and costs.
UK firms could shift more silicon photonics production home, with a pilot line forecast to add GBP £2.9 billion and nearly 2,850 jobs by 2040.
