Aarav Shen
Aarav Shen is an esteemed journalist with over 15 years of experience reporting on business, finance, and economics. With a rich background that spans from Southeast Asia to the heart of Wall Street, Aarav offers a piercing global perspective on market dynamics and economic policy. His work, recognized for its depth and clarity, has shaped international dialogue, making him a trusted voice in a complex industry. Currently based in Hong Kong, he distills intricate financial trends into compelling narratives for a worldwide audience.
Trump’s Second Term Fuels Energy Uncertainty as Oil Prices Plummet
Just 100 days into President Donald Trump's second term, U.S. oil prices have declined more than 20%, slipping below the breakeven point for many...
CSL Assesses Tariff Exemptions for U.S.-Made Drugs Amid China-U.S. Trade Tensions
Australian biotechnology firm CSL Ltd has confirmed it is evaluating whether some of its U.S.-made medicines, particularly those used in surgical procedures, are included...
Aston Martin Balances Tariff Costs and Affirms 2025 Outlook Amid U.S. Strategy Shift
Aston Martin announced that it will adopt a balanced approach in managing the financial impact of newly imposed U.S. tariffs, splitting the associated costs...
Volkswagen Warns of Lower Profit Margins Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Volkswagen announced that its operating profit margin for the year will likely fall at the lower end of its projected 5.5% to 6.5% range....
Samsung Warns of Tariff-Driven Uncertainty Despite Solid First-Quarter Profit
Samsung Electronics issued a warning about increasing global trade uncertainties, noting that U.S. tariffs could dampen demand for products like smartphones and complicate future...
Markets Struggle as Tariff Warnings Weigh on Stocks and Oil Prices
Shares had a mixed performance on Wednesday as investors awaited crucial economic data that could shed light on the effects of U.S. President Donald...
Microsoft Affirms Commitment to European Laws Amid Big Tech Scrutiny
Microsoft's President, Brad Smith, reiterated the company’s respect for European laws, including the landmark Digital Markets Act, which seeks to limit the power of...
Hedge Funds Pull Back from European Stocks Amid Trade Concerns
In the largest sell-off of European stocks by hedge funds in a decade, investors pulled back significantly during March and April, according to a...
Trump Softens Auto Tariffs Amid Economic Concerns
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders to ease the impact of his auto tariffs, offering credits and relief from other levies on materials....
U.S. Economy Faces Slowdown Amid Trump’s Tariff Policies
The U.S. economy likely faced a slowdown or even contraction in the first quarter, impacted by a surge in imports as businesses sought to...
TikTok Dominates Short-Form Video Market Amid Growing Competition
TikTok’s dominance in the short-form video market is becoming increasingly apparent, with the app now boasting over 1.12 billion active users worldwide. Since its...
Meta’s AI Strategy Faces Tariff Risks and Investor Scrutiny
Meta’s plan to dominate the artificial intelligence (AI) market is being closely watched as the company prepares for its earnings report this week. A...
Fintech Stocks Face Uncertainty Ahead of Earnings Reports Amid Tariff Concerns
The upcoming earnings reports for PayPal, Block, and Affirm are generating investor anxiety as these fintech giants are closely tied to consumer spending, which...
IBM to Invest $150 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing and AI Advancements
IBM has committed to investing $150 billion in the U.S. over the next five years, with more than $30 billion dedicated to advancing the...
