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Midyear 2026 Outlook: Resilience and AI Drive Global Market Dynamics Amid Moderating Inflation
An analysis of the midyear 2026 outlook from Citi Research, focusing on global economic resilience, the continued dominance of the AI investment cycle, and evolving monetary policy landscapes.

US-India AI Partnership: A Collaborative Vision for Global Innovation and Governance
Analysis of the strategic partnership between the United States and India in Artificial Intelligence, focusing on complementary strengths, semiconductor supply chains, and the development of global AI governance frameworks.

University of Washington Announces Two Taiwan Study Abroad Programs Focused on Semiconductors and Design
The University of Washington's Taiwan Studies Program has opened applications for a June 2024 semiconductor industry course and a September 2024 design program in Taipei and Tainan.

China’s Industrial Policy Widens to Cover Entire Economy, Analysis Finds
A Rhodium Group analysis finds China’s industrial strategy has evolved from targeted sectors like Made in China 2025 into an economy-wide policy, with global trade spilling over as the manufacturing surplus reaches about $2 trillion.

Medtech Trends 2026: Pricing Pressures, Outpatient Shift, and Supply Chain Realignment
Analysis of five trends reshaping the global medical device industry in 2026, including China's procurement policies, ASC growth, tariffs, GLP-1 therapies, and platform-based competition.

China's Industrial Ecosystem: A Lesson for Europe
A new analysis underscores how China's coordinated industrial strategy, particularly in semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, is reshaping global trade and prompting Europe to rethink its own policies for competitiveness and resilience.