The global smartphone market, once the engine of the consumer electronics industry, is currently navigating its most turbulent period in over a decade. According to the latest data from Counterpoint Research, global smartphone shipments have plummeted by 20% compared to the third quarter (Q3) of 2025. This staggering decline marks the lowest volume of shipments […]
Global Economy at a Crossroads: UNCTAD Forecasts Slowdown Amid Geopolitical Tensions and AI Disruption
The global economic landscape is entering a period of profound uncertainty. According to the latest trade and development report released this Friday by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the world economy is bracing for a deceleration, with growth projected to slide to 2.6% in 2026, down from the 2.9% observed in […]