The Middle East has long been a focal point of geopolitical tensions, but recent developments have ushered in a wave of optimism among international investors. Political transformations, such as the ousting of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, the establishment of a new government in Lebanon, and a...

In a significant policy shift, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%, marking the first such cut in nearly five years. This decision underscores the central bank's intent to invigorate an economy that has been exhibiting signs of...

The Trump administration's recent actions to significantly reduce and restructure American foreign aid, particularly through the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), represent a profound shift in U.S. foreign policy. This move not only marks a departure from the...

The US foreign trade deficit for 2024 increased by 17% to $918.4 billion, the highest level since 2021, driven by a surge in imports leading up to the presidential election and right after Donald Trump's victory. In 2024, the U.S. foreign trade deficit reached $918.4 billion, a 17% increase from...

OPEC+ remains a pivotal entity in shaping the global oil market, with decisions that echo beyond crude prices, impacting geopolitical relationships, economic stability, and global trade. The recent meeting of OPEC+, which upheld its policy of gradually increasing oil output beginning in April, and...

In a strategic maneuver intertwining trade policy with national security concerns, President Donald Trump has temporarily suspended the imposition of 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, contingent upon their commitments to enhance border security and combat crime. This development underscores the...

European fertilizer manufacturers are urging the European Commission (EC) to raise tariffs on goods from Russia, as the existing duties are not effective, according to the Financial Times. They believe that European firms will keep struggling against Russian manufacturers in competition. At the end...

The emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has sparked a global reassessment of artificial intelligence’s energy requirements. Traditionally, AI has been associated with high power consumption due to its intensive computational needs. However, DeepSeek's latest AI assistant operates with...

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.50% reflects a crucial moment in the ongoing balancing act between controlling inflation and supporting economic growth. While macroeconomic fundamentals such as unemployment and economic activity remain stable, there is...