The 2026 Cost of Living Index shows Bermuda firmly in first place with a score of 135.8. The top 10 is largely dominated by island regions and high-income European countries, …
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Baseball’s Business Is Growing Beyond the Ballpark
by Julie Howardby Julie HowardFrom the cheer economy and player card collectables market to multifunctional ballpark spaces, the baseball industry is reshaping fan spending through cross-sector integration, driving greater diversification and stronger engagement. TAIPEI, …
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Streaming and Data as the New Frontier of Baseball Consumer Spending
by Julie Howardby Julie HowardFollowing the record-breaking viewership of the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC), a fundamental shift in consumer behaviour has emerged among baseball fans. Spending is shifting from one-off stadium ticket purchases …
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Global Coffee Boom: The Market Expected to Surpass $380 Billion by 2033
With around 500 billion cups consumed each year—more than 2 billion per day—the global coffee market is thriving, and demand is set to drive its value from $249.3 billion in 2025 …
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Desserts Become Luxury Goods! Cocoa Price Surge Pushes Chocolate into High-Cost Era
According to Statista, cocoa prices stayed between $2 and $3/kg from 2016, rose to $7.33 in 2024, and are estimated to peak at $8 in 2025. Prices may drop slightly …
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Global Birth Rates Decline as Births Fall 8.6% Over the Past Decade
Over the past decade, global births have declined by approximately 8.6%. This structural shift is gradually weakening future labor supply and economic momentum. TAIPEI, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – The global population …
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Handmade Heritage Goods See Fresh Growth in Global Market
by Julie Howardby Julie HowardThe latest market report challenges the long-held perception that traditional crafts are no longer in demand. Forecasts indicate that the global handicrafts market will exceed USD 1.3 trillion in this …
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A Decade of Gains Gold Prices Climb 300% Safe Haven Status in Focus
Dubbed the “King of Safe Havens,” gold has experienced price fluctuations over the past decade but has maintained a steady upward trend. From around $1,050 per ounce in early 2016, …
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Global Food Prices End a Five-Month Decline, While Wheat Prices Rose Against the Trend by 1.8% in February
by Julie Howardby Julie HowardAmid mounting pressure from geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) reported that global wheat prices increased by 1.8% month over …
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Short, High-Frequency Travel Emerges as a New Trend Among Younger Generations
by Julie Howardby Julie HowardWith borders reopening and international flight networks fully recovering, the tourism market is undergoing a structural transformation. Younger generations are no longer fixated on taking long annual vacations; instead, they …