Market Signals & Trade Intelligence

Takes & Tickers – June 12, 2025 [Edition 4]: TikTok Shop Conference, Manila 2025: How TikTok Secured a Platform Advantage Over Amazon and…

ACE 2.0 and PACE fuel TikTok’s emotional commerce play—built for Gen Z, beyond search, and ahead of Amazon and Meta in personalization. Also, how shift…

Jun 12 •

Nikhil Varshney

The Future of Personalized Commerce: How AI, Culture, and Negotiations will Redefine Buying Behavior

OpenAI’s move into commerce signals a shift toward emotionally intelligent, negotiation-driven, and highly personalized consumer experiences—reshaping…

May 13 •

Nikhil Varshney

Temu, Tariffs, and The New Rules of Global Supply Chains

How Temu is adapting to rising tariffs and shifting fulfillment strategies, challenging Amazon and redefining global e-commerce logistics.

May 8 •

Nikhil Varshney

U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Ships: Economic Fallout Explained

The U.S. is targeting Chinese-built ships with new tariffs. This article breaks down the economic risks, port impact, and global trade disruption.

Apr 22 •

Nikhil Varshney

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