Despite cooling inflation and steady job growth, U.S. households remain under strain. Rwazi Insights shows real wages have slipped 0.7% since 2021, leaving families with less purchasing power. The result is tighter budgets, reduced spending, and shifting brand loyalty
AI now makes up 18% of uploads on Latin America’s streaming platforms. Algorithms reward volume, pushing artists out of sight and cutting into earnings. The real question is whether authentic music can still earn a living in a world where algorithms set the stage.
Cloud choices go beyond cost. They shape how competitive a company can be, how fast it can innovate, and how well it can sustain growth. As AWS and Azure battle for dominance, the real question for leaders is which partner moves their business closer to the future.
Industrial robotics is transforming factories and consumers alike. With defect rates near zero and personalization at scale, buyers now expect speed, flawless quality, and custom products, standards once impossible without automation.
Eastern Europe’s $12.8T economy is reshaping the European market. Consumers in Poland, Romania, and Ukraine are growing more digital, savvy, and value-conscious, creating a new frontier for brands and investors ready to tap into this fast-evolving, high-potential region.
The top 10 consumer giants now command $2.2T in revenue. Walmart and Amazon dominate on value and convenience, Apple and LVMH win on innovation and luxury, leaving the mid-market squeezed. For challengers, survival means sharper focus and faster moves.
A new consumer class on the rise Digital nomads are remote workers who leverage technology to work from anywhere while often earning in stronger foreign currencies like the dollar or euro. They are transforming Latin America’s cities. Since they often earn in strong foreign currencies, are spending well above
The $127T global stock market is less about profits and more about people. From U.S. tech giants to India’s fintech surge, consumer behavior is the real engine driving valuations and the clearest signal of where capital flows next.
The market’s tectonic shift Artificial intelligence is no longer a supporting player in tech, it is fast becoming the central force in a global technology market that is set to explode, valued at $2.5 trillion in 2023, it is projected to reach $16.4 trillion by 2033, according
India has overtaken China as the top smartphone exporter to the U.S., capturing 44% of imports in Q2 2025. Apple’s movement to India signifies a new era of supply chain diversification, reshaping global tech manufacturing and reducing U.S. reliance on China.
The market landscape Step into the streets of Mexico City at rush hour and you’ll see just how central ridesharing has become to everyday life. From office workers trying to beat the evening rain to students splitting the cost of a late-night ride, apps like Uber, DiDi, and InDrive
China’s Meituan is shaking up Brazil’s delivery market, taking on iFood with lower fees and bigger discounts. The battle could reshape how platforms compete across Latin America
Business Insight
Over 20 years, U.S. services exports have grown from $100B to $1.1T, generating a $289B surplus that offsets part of a $1.2T goods deficit, highlighting the rise of knowledge-based industries as America’s economic engine
AI economy
AI spending is powering U.S. growth, adding 1.3 points to GDP, but cracks are showing; weak consumer demand, rising bankruptcies, and market dependence on tech giants. If promised productivity gains fall short, today’s boom could become tomorrow’s costly bubble
AI chips
Google leads the AI chip war with 1.24M H100-equivalent chips, far outpacing rivals. In today’s AI race, compute power is the ultimate weapon, shaping innovation, market dominance, and the future of digital competition.
AI-powered carbon capture
AI-powered carbon capture is turning emissions from a costly burden into valuable products. Saudi Aramco’s partnership with SandboxAQ shows how profitable sustainability can reshape business strategy and meet rising consumer demand for climate action.
AI infrastructure
The Gulf’s race to lead in AI is colliding with a harsh truth: innovation needs water. As data centers rise across the desert, environmental stress is mounting. Can the region sustain its digital ambitions without draining its most precious resource?
The U.S. and China are leading global e-commerce, not just through infrastructure, but by shaping how people shop. From mobile-first habits in South Korea to cultural loyalty to offline stores in Europe, success lies in localizing digital strategy.
Economy
Corporate tax policy is no longer just a backend issue,it’s shaping where businesses operate and how much consumers pay. As tax competition intensifies, small companies are relocating to stay competitive, making tax strategy a new driver of global pricing and growth.
Global
Global consumers are turning away from US brands, not because of quality, but because of identity. To navigate rising nationalism and geopolitical backlash, brands must localize, listen, and lead with empathy to stay relevant in a shifting global market.
AI-powered supply chain
AI is turning supply chains into strategic growth engines. With 90%+ forecasting accuracy and 25% faster fulfillment, companies moving beyond manual systems are gaining a sharp edge in efficiency, agility, and market leadership.
Retail
In 2025, global retail giants like Walmart, Amazon, and Apple continue to dominate the revenue charts, but scale alone is no longer enough. The real battleground lies in how quickly these companies can adapt to shifting consumer values, tech disruption, and demographic headwinds.
aritificial intelligence
Generative AI isn’t just helping teams move faster, it’s reshaping what work looks like. From real-time content creation to AI-driven decision-making, the future of productivity is no longer searched for, it’s being generated.
Airline
As airfare drops 5.3% year-over-year, a wave of budget-conscious travelers is reshaping the skies. Airlines face recession but consumers gain access. This shift signals more than cheap flights; it’s a reset in who travels, how often, and what that means for global business.