Perspectives
Ideas to inform, guide, and inspire.
At VLM Group, we believe that informed decisions lead to stronger outcomes. This page is where we share ideas, perspectives, and commentary to help you think more clearly about finance, business, and long-term planning. Whether you're looking to understand market trends, explore financial concepts, or gain perspective on decision making, our articles are here to support you.
U.S. Payrolls Rise 130,000 in January, Beating Forecasts
U.S. job growth started 2026 on a stronger-than-expected note, easing concerns that the labor market was losing momentum too quickly.
China’s Record Trade Surplus Widens as U.S.-Bound Exports Keep Sliding
China closed the year with a record trade surplus after a stronger-than-expected jump in December exports
China Pushes Ahead with Massive Tibetan Dam Project Despite Risks
China has begun construction on a 1.2 trillion-yuan (167 billion US dollars) hydropower project in Tibet, one of the largest infrastructure undertakings in the country's history.
Netflix Delivers Strong Second-Quarter Results with 16 Percent Revenue Growth
Netflix reported better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter of 2025, as revenue rose by nearly 16 percent compared to the same period last year
TSMC Reports Strong Second-Quarter Profit Growth Driven by AI Chip Demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) delivered strong second-quarter results, with net profit rising nearly 61 percent from the same period last year
Global Inflation Trends Diverge as UK Heats Up, US Stabilizes, and India Cools Sharply
Inflationary trends are diverging sharply across the world’s major economies, with the United Kingdom registering an unexpected uptick in consumer prices