In what could prove a defining stretch for the luxury goods sector, major fashion houses are navigating a tense holiday season that may determine whether the recent uptick in sentiment can translate into a durable recovery. While stocks of companies such as LVMH and Kering have surged, the...

The European Central Bank is not expected to adjust its main interest rate unless the Eurozone economy experiences another major disruption, according to ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel, who spoke at the BNP Paribas conference in London. In October, the regulator maintained the deposit...

Global wine production is showing a modest rebound in 2025, yet the broader narrative is one of structural constraint — driven largely by a string of climate shocks, evolving consumption patterns and strategic stock-adjustments. According to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV),...

China’s ambition to revive large-scale soybean imports from the United States after its trade truce with Washington is facing a formidable obstacle: a deep and growing glut of soybeans that is substantially weakening Beijing’s appetite for new purchases. While U.S. policymakers and grain traders...

The global appetite for oil and natural gas is projected to continue climbing into 2050, driven by rising demand in emerging economies, energy-security concerns, and infrastructure lock-ins — according to the latest outlook from the International Energy Agency (IEA). The shift marks a notable...

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...