TikTok Fuels Surge in Direct-from-China Sales
Chinese manufacturers are using TikTok to sell low-cost luxury dupes directly to Americans, claiming ties to major brands amid rising U.S. tariffs, reports Sapna...
BIDENOMICS’ LAST SURPRISE: Productivity Fell in Most Industries in 2024
In 2024, labor productivity declined in most US manufacturing and mining industries, with decreases in 52 of 86 manufacturing and 4 of 5 mining...
Storage Dips After Harsh Winter
The 2024–25 winter saw colder-than-normal temperatures in January and February, driving U.S. natural gas consumption up 16% and storage withdrawals 33% above average, reports...
From Monopoly to Motivation: The Mineral Shift
Zeyi Yang of Wired reports that China is tightening export controls on key minerals used in tech and defense, aiming to pressure the U.S....
The Rise of Healthy Sodas: Fizz Meets Wellness
Deena Shanker of Bloomberg reports that a new wave of “healthier” sodas like Poppi and Olipop is gaining ground, offering low-sugar, gut-friendly alternatives to...