What is the trade balance and why does it matter? The trade balance is the difference between the value of a country’s exports and imports. The U.S. runs a goods deficit and a surplus of services. In February, compared to the previous month, the goods deficit was $147 billion (-...
The problem is even more acute for Chinese companies, since US export controls mean they can’t easily access cutting-edge chips. “Because they are constrained by the GPU shortages,” says Cheah, “I see Chinese groups as being willing to experiment on wild ideas to improve the model. And...
has a pretty good hunch about what’s behind the angst. In his new book, “What Went Wrong With Capitalism,” he argues that the system the US has now can no longer be considered capitalism, thanks to an ever-expanding government and its new culture of bailouts and regulation, not ...
seeks peaceful reunification but that it reserves the right to use force in case of outside interference or a unilateral declaration of independence. Furthermore, it makes the very reasonable point that the Taiwan issue is an internal matter for Chinese people on both sides of the Strait to ...
Pita bread, hot off a griddle and steaming with a life-giving power it doesn’t know it holds. It doesn’t really matter what your ultimate comfort food is. What matters is that it’s simple, it’s warm, and that it’s made – always – with love...
But when you let go of it, you also let go of a direct line to your customers. In this episode of Shopify Masters, you’ll learn why one CEO still does customer support himself, despite having the resources to scale it, and how he uses this channel to inspire loyal customers—the ...
Good news from Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry company (better known as Foxconn) spread to the benefit of semiconductor stocks in general today. Foxconn reported 15% sales growth in Q4 2024, to $63.9 billion, a number that CNBC characterized as "bump
But with Taiwan, the United States has for a long time sought to pull off a delicate balancing act — called “strategic ambiguity” by some, and “dual deterrence” by others. Either way, it’s difficult and fragile. The United Statesdoes not recognize Taiwanas an independent nation andno...
Remember, if you really want to say no, you don't have to. But as a reason for that. Because of the scenery, the matter Bob asked her to Challenge the use and ask again. Role play. It's Friday. And you made the ask you to work overtime. Say no to him because you're going...