Economy

China’s Gold Buying Shapes Volatile Global Bullion Markets

01/16/2026

[Photo credit to Andrej Sachov on Unsplash] January 16, 2026 (Friday) – Haryn Lee China’s sustained accumulation of gold since the early 2020s has emerged as a stabilizing force in global bullion markets even as prices for gold and silver have experienced some of the sharpest swings in recent years.

How AI Turns Consumer Data into Higher Costs

12/27/2025

[Photo by Franki Chamaki on Unsplash] December 27, 2025 (Saturday) – Yoo Jung For many decades, prices were determined by supply and demand. Today, a growing body of evidence shows that companies are increasingly using artificial intelligence and personal data to charge different people different prices for the same product,

Pepsi’s New Prebiotic Cola Launches Nationwide as Gut-Health Soda Race Heats Up

11/29/2025

[Photo by Sam Cumming on Unsplash] November 29, 2025 (Saturday) – Haryn Lee Pepsi has officially entered the gut-health beverage race with the nationwide Black Friday release of Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, a lower-sugar soda built around added prebiotic fiber. Prebiotic fiber refers to plant-based carbohydrates that the body cannot digest

Tesla Orders Suppliers to Remove China-made Parts From U.S. Cars

11/16/2025

[Photo by Prometheus on Unsplash.com] 16 November, 2025 (Sunday) – By Yeojun Jung Tesla has begun directing its suppliers to eliminate China-made components from vehicles built in the United States, according to a Wall Street Journal report cited by Teslarati. The company has already replaced several China-origin parts and aims

Rumors Swirl Over Tim Cook’s Possible Exit as Apple CEO Nears 65

10/31/2025

[Photo credit to Pexels] October 31, 2025 (Friday) – By DoGyung Bae As Apple CEO Tim Cook approaches his 65th birthday on November 1, speculation is building across Silicon Valley about whether he might step down after more than a decade at the company’s helm. No official statement has been

Meme Stocks Rally as Krispy Kreme and GoPro Climb

07/23/2025

[Photo by No Revisions on Unsplash] July 23, 2025 (Wednesday) – By DoGyung Bae Retail traders have reignited a meme stock rally this week, pushing shares of Krispy Kreme and GoPro sharply higher despite little change in either company’s fundamentals or strategy. Both companies saw double-digit gains on July 22.

A Generation of Spenders: How Gen Z Is Reshaping the U.S. Economy

07/03/2025

[Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash] 3 July, 2025 (Thursday) – By Sun Jung As Gen Z spends freely on non-essentials and saves less than any other generation, economists warn their habits could fuel long-term and broader financial instability. Gen Z’s willingness to spend more on non-essentials impulsively—even amid low