The U.S. dollar has long served as the bedrock of the international financial system—a currency that grants Washington unmatched power to borrow cheaply, exert global influence, and sustain its economy through deficits that would cripple most nations. This advantage, famously called America’s...

The U.S. aluminium market is confronting an unprecedented cost surge. Premiums — the extra amount that buyers pay on the physical market above benchmark metal prices — have soared, reflecting a mix of steep import tariffs and deepening global supply constraints. Industry participants and analysts...

For years, Russia has sat on vast deposits of rare earth elements (REEs) and strategic rare-metals yet produced almost negligible volumes compared with global leaders. While other actors raced ahead in exploiting the minerals that power electric vehicles, wind turbines, advanced electronics and...

Turkey's Central Bank has updated its inflation forecast for the country, raising it to a range of 31-33% by the end of 2025, up from the earlier estimate of 25-29%, as reported by Bloomberg. This adjustment comes amid increasing food prices and the ongoing effects of geopolitical tensions. At the...

The most recent survey conducted by the Federal Reserve (Fed) underscores a striking shift in the landscape of financial-stability concerns. Respondents are pointing to policy uncertainty — including debates around central bank independence, trade posture and data availability — and geopolitical...

Sentiment among American households has plunged to its lowest level in more than three and a half years, driven by mounting worries over personal finances, labor-market prospects, government dysfunction, and deepening divisions between higher-wealth and lower-income consumers. The slide reveals how...

Japan’s economy appears headed for its first contraction in a year and a half as the impact of new U.S. tariffs ripples through its export-dependent industries. A Reuters poll of economists suggests that between July and September, Japan’s real GDP likely shrank at an annualized rate of around...

President Donald Trump for the first time acknowledged that U.S. consumers are “paying something” for the tariffs his administration has imposed, even as he maintained that the overall impact of his trade policy remains favourable to Americans. The moment represents a subtle but significant...

China’s export engine hit an unexpected wall in October, marking its steepest monthly decline since February and underscoring how exposed the country remains to the U.S. market despite years of diversification. Shipments abroad shrank for the first time in months, dealing a blow to Beijing’s hopes...