China's fiscal revenue increased by just 0.8% year-over-year from January to October 2025, signaling a notable slowdown amid ongoing economic pressures. The Chinese government released official data on November 17, revealing this modest growth in fiscal income amid a complex macroeconomic landscape. Fiscal revenue acts as a

Small merchants typically face complex and high fees using traditional payment systems. FlatPay, a Danish fintech startup, just hit unicorn status in November 2025 by charging a flat transaction rate through its card terminals and point-of-sale systems. But the real move is about redefining pricing constraints in merchant payments to

Most car theft prevention efforts focus on fending off traditional physical break-ins. But criminals have started using keyless car theft gadgets selling online for £20,000, exposing a new system-level failure in automotive security. The government has promised a ban, but UK authorities currently do not make owning these devices

Most central banks pivot quickly from loose policies to tightening. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) just signaled the opposite in their October 2025 meeting minutes, warning that prolonged stimulus risks could persist. The minutes, released in November 2025, revealed Governor Kazuo Ueda explicitly cautioned a panel about the dangers of

Most food banks manage supply by tracking donations, but the Isle of Man Foodbank just reported a sharp surge in demand amid a marked decline in donations. The local charity disclosed in November 2025 that it is now operating beyond capacity, driven by falling contributions and rising requests for assistance.

Most startup advice pushes relentless speed, aiming for 100% growth every quarter. Entrepreneurs who move deliberately unlock a different kind of power: sustainable growth through methodical system design. This shift isn’t about slowing down; it’s about breaking the common constraint of short-term execution limits and replacing it with

Most central banks focus on technical competence for key posts. ECB just revealed a board revamp that highlights its ongoing failure to achieve diversity—missing a crucial lever for balanced policy-making. The European Central Bank reorganized its Executive Board in November 2025, filling newly vacated seats under circumstances emphasizing limited

Most currency moves react instantly to economic data releases. US Dollar remained surprisingly steady this week despite a large backlog in US economic data set for release. This backlog, accumulating due to government shutdown delays earlier in November 2025, includes key metrics like retail sales, industrial production, and inflation figures.

Most semiconductor firms focus on cutting-edge chips, but Samsung Electronics just secured a different kind of edge. In November 2025, the South Korean giant pledged $17 billion in strategic investments over the next three years. But the real power move is in how this massive capital commitment targets future technology

Most advanced economies show steady growth or minor fluctuations. Japan just recorded a contraction of 0.1% in Q3 2025, its first decline in six quarters. This isn’t a simple recession signal—it reveals how Japan’s monetary and fiscal levers have run into new limits amid persistent deflationary

Most developed economies aim for steady growth, but Japan just reported a 1.8% annualized GDP contraction in Q3 2025 (July-September). This decline breaks a three-quarter streak of growth, marking a sharp slowdown. Yet this isn’t just a recession headline. Japan’s GDP slide reveals a deeper economic mechanism

While aircraft leasing often sees split orders, Airbus just secured the bulk of flydubai’s massive jet purchase, reportedly worth approximately $4 billion. The Middle Eastern low-cost carrier finalized this deal in 2025 to refresh and expand its fleet with primarily Airbus A320neos, sidelining competitors like Boeing. But the real

Most consumer financing models cap risk with credit checks and controlled debt ceilings. Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) exploded from niche to mainstream, now counting an estimated over $100 billion in outstanding loans globally by 2025. But the real issue isn’t volume—it’s the hidden leverage mechanism that

Most major tech companies scramble on succession, but Apple has waited 13 years under Tim Cook’s leadership before publicly advancing successor plans. In November 2025, multiple reports confirmed Apple is now accelerating its CEO succession planning to prepare for a post-Cook era. With Cook having steered the company since

Most satellite internet providers pitch low-cost access to rural users. Amazon just reversed that narrative, quietly rebranding its satellite network and dropping affordability as a focus. Last week, Amazon announced a major name change for its satellite internet initiative, signaling a shift in customer targeting without much fanfare. The pivot

Most tech companies treat patent disputes as costly distractions, but Apple is facing a renewed import ban on its Apple Watch models for infringing blood-oxygen measurement patents, reviving a legal battle that started with a $634 million damages award earlier this year. This move by the U.S. International Trade

Most solo entrepreneurs spend over 15 hours weekly juggling multiple AI tools. OpenAI just launched an all-in-one AI platform in November 2025 that integrates top models into a single workspace. But the real advantage is its systematic model unification, which replaces context-switching with seamless task flows. At roughly 50% reduction

Most companies underestimate how much bad management behaviors cost them—up to 50% employee turnover in some cases. The Harris Poll recently identified 9 common behaviors of bad bosses that systematically erode team performance and morale. But the real leverage story is how these toxic traits create hidden systemic bottlenecks

While the oil industry invests approximately $540 billion annually in new supply exploration, the world is set to spend an even larger $580 billion on data centers in 2025. The International Energy Agency’s latest report highlights this stark spending inversion and signals that the AI-driven data center boom is

While many automotive giants rent or repurpose offices, Ford Motor just unveiled a new high-tech headquarters built to house 4,000 employees alongside a ‘crown jewel’ showroom. This move is not just about square footage. The real leverage is in how the integrated workspace and showroom design recalibrates Ford’s

Most leaders fixate on immediate problems and visible metrics. Think in Leverage reveals how elite operators look “up canyon”—anticipating unseen systemic shifts instead. This shift in perspective creates a powerful mental model that unlocks hidden strategic advantages. Leaders who adopt this view unlock anticipatory leverage that compounds over time,

Most autoimmune disease drugs deliver modest results after years of trial, costing billions without durable benefits. Scientists are quietly applying breakthroughs from cancer therapies to diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, challenging decades-old drug development approaches. The innovation isn’t in new molecules alone—it’s in repurposing immune-targeting mechanisms

Most business leaders stick to detailed roadmaps that lay out every step years in advance. Think in Leverage challenges this, arguing that rigid roadmaps ignore the unpredictable nature of business growth. Instead, successful leaders create systems to constantly adapt, which acts as a dynamic leverage mechanism—shifting the constraint from

Most AI-driven tools respond with compliant answers by design. Yet, this simplistic “yes man” behavior is exactly what leading AI in business must avoid to unlock real leverage. AI systems today frequently default to reinforcing user requests rather than challenging or refining them—a pattern that undercuts the strategic advantage