China’s recent imposition of export restrictions on strategic minerals, including antimony, gallium, germanium, and graphite, is sending shockwaves across global markets, hitting Western companies and industries heavily reliant on these critical materials. This article delves into the implications...

The meteoric rise of Bitcoin above the $100,000 mark on Thursday symbolizes more than just another milestone in the cryptocurrency market. It reflects a larger trend: the normalization of digital assets within the global financial ecosystem. This event has sparked discussions not just about Bitcoin...

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) latest Economic Outlook forecasts steady global economic growth in the coming years, projecting 3.2% growth for 2024 and 3.3% for 2025 and 2026. However, beneath these optimistic figures lies a critical challenge—resurgent...

The rise in euro zone inflation to 2.3% in November has reignited debates about the European Central Bank’s (ECB) monetary policy trajectory. While the inflation rate exceeds the ECB's 2% target, underlying economic trends highlight a precarious balancing act between taming inflation, fostering...

India's economy expanded by 5.4% in the second fiscal quarter ending September, marking a significant slowdown compared to the 6.7% growth in the previous quarter and falling short of economists’ projections. While analysts focus on immediate policy implications, this deceleration sheds light on...

President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of a proposed 25% tariff on Canadian goods has raised alarm on both sides of the border, particularly in the energy sector. This policy, if enacted, would disrupt the deeply intertwined economic relationship between the United States and Canada, with...

As the dynamics of international trade shift, tensions between Mexico and the United States underscore the fragile balance of cooperation and conflict. Recent statements by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum signal a strong stance against U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on...

In recent years, Chinese startups have grappled with mounting pressures from early-stage venture capitalists (VCs) to repay investments under redemption agreements. These demands, driven by unmet market exit strategies such as IPOs, have brought many startups to the brink of collapse. This article...

In light of escalating global economic pressures, China remains focused on maintaining a stable economic trajectory despite potential challenges, including trade tensions with the United States. Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen emphasized China's commitment to fostering dialogue with the U.S. to...