The Trump administration’s move toward buying equity stakes in strategically important companies marks a sharp evolution in how Washington thinks about economic power, national security, and industrial policy. Rather than relying primarily on grants, tax incentives, or regulatory nudges, the...

Chinese officials are implementing a new licensing system for the export of steel products, coming at a time when steel exports have hit record levels this year. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced that, beginning on January 1, 2026, producers will need to secure permits for the export of...

Headline inflation in the United States is moving in a direction policymakers welcome. Price growth is easing, economic activity remains resilient, and wage gains continue to outpace official inflation measures. On paper, this combination suggests that the long and painful inflation shock that...

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...