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Jul 07 2025BUSINESS

New York's Real Estate Giants vs. Mamdani's Bold Vision

New York City's real estate titans are gearing up for a tough fight if Zohran Mamdani, a self-proclaimed socialist, becomes the next mayor. Mamdani, who won the Democratic primary, has big plans to tax big businesses and landlords more. But the real estate industry isn't worried. They've been through tough times before and came out stronger. The city's commercial re...

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Jan 06 2025BUSINESS

British Businesses in a Bind: Will Price Hikes Help?

Businesses in the UK are feeling the pinch, big time! A new survey by the British Chambers of Commerce shows that confidence among firms has hit a new low since the infamous "mini-budget" crisis of late 2022. The big worry? Taxes! Over 60% of businesses are fretting over their tax bills, which have risen due to an increase in National Insurance. This tax hike, announ...

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Sep 15 2024BUSINESS

US Companies in China: A Record-Low in Profits Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Slow Growth

The recent reports from the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China paint a bleak picture for US companies operating in China. The record-low profits and dwindling optimism among American businesses in China are a stark reminder of the challenges they face in an increasingly complex and uncertain environment. Geo...

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Sep 11 2024BUSINESS

China's Business Reputation Hits Rock Bottom: Can It Recover?

Imagine a place where investors are hesitant to put their money due to a toxic business environment. Sounds like a recipe for disaster. Unfortunately, that's the reality in China, where business confidence has reached an all-time low. Profit margins for many European companies operating in China are below the global average, and some are even considering pulling out ...

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