The U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest rate decision has deepened a sense of strategic uncertainty across global markets. After three consecutive cuts designed to ease financial conditions, the central bank is now signalling a pause—reflecting caution over inflation that has failed to retreat...

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced in a press conference after the meeting that the US economy is expanding at a steady rate. He remarked that "very little" inflation information has been released since the last Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) gathering in October. This is...

In an era defined by volatile energy markets and escalating climate disasters, a nation's strength is no longer measured solely by its military might, but by its control over clean, affordable, and reliable power. The pursuit of energy sovereignty—the ability to control one's own energy destiny—has...

A trade agreement once hailed as a breakthrough between the United States and Indonesia is now edging toward collapse, as Washington grows increasingly concerned that Jakarta is retreating from key obligations central to the deal’s economic and strategic architecture. The situation highlights...

The worldwide deficit of new planes, noted in recent years because of issues in the aerospace supply chain, continues to be a primary factor obstructing industry expansion, as stated by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). In numerical terms, the deficiency in supply is projected to...

U.S. containerized imports plunged 7.8% in November, a shift industry analysts say reflects a deeper cooling in demand for Chinese-made goods, seasonal calendar effects and growing importer caution amid an uncertain trade-policy backdrop. While volumes remain historically large, the downturn...

The U.S. Federal Reserve is heading into 2026 facing one of the most consequential periods in its modern history. With Chair Jerome Powell’s term ending in May and President Donald Trump set to appoint his successor, the central bank enters a turbulent chapter defined by political intervention,...

China’s November trade results delivered a mixed signal to global markets, with exports rising more strongly than expected while imports once again lagged behind. The divergence reveals both the resilience and the vulnerabilities of the Chinese economy at a time when global demand remains uneven,...

Global chip sales are projected to reach nearly $1 trillion in 2026, as reported by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS), an industry organization. For 2025, the market is expected to grow by 22.5%, reaching a total of $772 billion. This is an increase of about $45 billion compared to a...