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October 20, 2025 Economy by ORANEC

China imports no US soybeans in September for first time in seven years

By Ella Cao and Lewis JacksonBEIJING (Reuters) -China imported no soybeans from the U.S. in September, the first time since November 2018 that shipments fell to zero, while South American shipments surged from a year earlier, as buyers shunned American cargoes during the ongoing trade dispute between the world's two largest economies.Imports last month from the U.S. fell to zero from 1.7 million metric tons a year earlier, data from China's General Administration of Customs showed on Monday.Shipments fell because of the high tariffs China has imposed on U.S. imports and as previously harvested…

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October 20, 2025 Economy by ORANEC

Asian shares advance, with Japan's benchmark surging after ruling party forms new coalition

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian markets surged Monday after Wall Street finished a winning week, overcoming worries over bank lending and the trade war with China.U.S. futures edged higher while oil prices fell.Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 jumped 2.9%, to 48,970.40, setting a new record, after its governing Liberal Democrats found a new coalition partner, securing support for its leader Sanae Takaichi to become the country’s first female prime minister.Takaichi is expected to push for market-supporting policies such as low interest rates and higher government spending.China reported its economy grew at a…

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October 20, 2025 Economy by ORANEC

Has Bitcoin Bottomed? Here's What the Experts Say

Bitcoin is showing signs of stabilization as key macroeconomic pressures begin to ease, with experts suggesting the top crypto may be bottoming.Bitcoin is up nearly 2% over 24 hours, setting a high of $109,405, fueling a minor rally across the broader altcoin market, CoinGecko data shows."I think Bitcoin is bottoming here," Peter Chung, head of research at Presto Research, told Decrypt . "I expect the next move is more likely to be upward rather than downward."The potential bullish reversal follows the Fed’s dovish pivot last week, in which Chair Powell signaled that quantitative-tightening ma…

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October 20, 2025 Economy by ORANEC

Britain slips down global personal tax ranking after Reeves raid

Britain has tumbled down the global rankings of personal tax competitiveness in the wake of Rachel Reeves’s £25bn raid on employers last year.The UK has dropped five places to 25th in the rankings of 38 OECD nations in just a year, according to the Centre for Policy Studies (CPS).The Chancellor’s levy on National Insurance contributions paid by employers , widely considered a jobs tax, combined with the increase in capital gains tax was to blame for the fall, according to the CPS.Costa Rica, Chile and Portugal are among the nations where individuals face better taxes, the report found.Daniel H…

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October 15, 2025 Economy by ORANEC

Is There Now an Opportunity in Deckers After Its 51% Slide in 2025?

If you’re wondering what to do with your Deckers Outdoor shares after this wild ride, you’re not alone. The stock has seen a roller-coaster year, down 51.5% year-to-date and off 16.2% in just the last month. But if you zoom out, the bigger picture is striking: over five years, Deckers has returned 138.7%, and it’s still up an impressive 65% over three years. The past week has been relatively stable, with a modest gain of 1.3%, suggesting some investors think most of the bad news is baked in.What’s driving these moves? Shifts in consumer demand and broader changes in the outdoor and footwear se…

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October 15, 2025 Economy by ORANEC

Is Gartner a Potential Bargain After Its 53% Drop and Recent Market Uptick?

Thinking about what to do with Gartner’s stock right now? You are definitely not alone. After all, deciding whether to stick with, cut loose, or double down on a stock like Gartner requires some clarity, especially with the way the market’s been shifting lately. In just the last week, Gartner’s share price crept up by 0.6%, hinting that a few investors may see a spark of renewed interest. Zoom out a bit, though, and the picture changes. The stock is almost flat over the past month, and it is still down a steep 48.9% year-to-date. Over the last year, Gartner shares have dropped by more than 53%…

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