Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
U.S. and China Gear Up for Critical Trade Talks in London: Key Stakes and Outlook
The United States and China will reconvene in London on Monday, June 9, for high-stakes economic talks aimed at extending a 90-day tariff truce and tackling deeper structural disputes that
Published on June 6, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Behind Washington’s Push to Funnel Millions into a Controversial Gaza Aid Fund
The State Department is weighing a landmark decision to allocate up to $500 million in U.S. aid to the nascent Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a move that would mark one
Published on June 6, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Beijing’s Stranglehold: How China Controls the Global Auto Industry Supply Chain
In recent months, automakers around the world have faced an unsettling reality: the global automotive supply chain runs through Beijing. From the rare earth magnets that power electric vehicle (EV)
Published on June 5, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Trump Halts Entry of Harvard’s International Students, Raising Far-Reaching Academic and Diplomatic Concerns
In a move that has sent shockwaves through higher education and diplomatic circles, the White House on Wednesday issued a proclamation suspending for an initial six months the entry into
Published on June 5, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
US Households Trim Purchases as Uncertainty and Costs Rise
U.S. consumers are pulling back on spending despite historically low unemployment and steady wage gains, driven by a mix of economic uncertainty, rising living costs, and concerns over future price
Published on May 31, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Front‐Loaded Demand Sparks Global Economy’s “Sugar Rush” Amid Trade Turmoil
Despite escalating trade tensions and headline‐grabbing tariff threats, the global economy is experiencing a burst of activity often described as a “sugar rush”—a brief, calorie-rich boost from advance purchases and
Published on May 31, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Trump’s Planned 50% Metal Tariffs Poised to Ripple Through U.S. Economy
Fresh off a rally in Pennsylvania, where he lauded a major steel investment deal, President Donald Trump announced plans to double existing tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from 25%
Published on May 31, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Court Curbs Trump’s Tariff Arsenal, Shaking Trade Strategy
A landmark decision by the U.S. Court of International Trade has thrown President Donald Trump’s signature tariff program into disarray, ruling that his broad-based levies imposed under emergency economic powers
Published on May 29, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Berlin Unveils 10% Digital Services Tax to Rebalance Tech Giants’ Contributions
Germany’s newly formed coalition government has announced plans to introduce a 10% levy on the digital revenues of major online platforms operating within its borders, a move aimed squarely at
Published on May 29, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Putin Insists on Written Guarantee to Halt NATO Expansion as Precondition for Ukraine Truce
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a formal pledge from Western capitals to stop NATO’s eastward expansion the central demand for any peace negotiations in Ukraine, officials and diplomatic observers
Published on May 28, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
U.S. Banks Embrace Crypto Ambitions but Navigate a Maze of Compliance and Risk
Major U.S. banks are edging into the cryptocurrency arena, driven by a mix of client demand, revenue diversification, and the promise of blockchain-powered efficiencies. While regulators have offered cautious encouragement,
Published on May 28, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Brussels Demands Corporate U.S. Spending Data to Strengthen Trade Argument
Brussels has quietly instructed Europe’s leading corporations to disclose detailed information on their planned and ongoing investments in the United States, a move timed to coincide with an accelerated push
Published on May 27, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
South Asia’s New Arms Race: How India-Pakistan Drone Clashes Are Escalating Military Competition
A little after 8:00 pm on May 8, night skies above Jammu lit up as Indian air-defense batteries unleashed a barrage of tracer rounds and red flares into the darkness.
Published on May 27, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Walmart vs. Target: How Tariff Pressures Are Widening the Performance Gap
As trade tensions persist and import duties rise, the impact on the retail sector is becoming increasingly clear: while Walmart seems to be weathering the storm, Target is struggling to
Published on May 24, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Trump’s 50% EU Tariff Threat Triggers Broad Economic and Political Ripples
President Donald Trump’s sudden declaration of a 50% tariff on all goods imported from the European Union—a stance he announced via social media—has quickly reverberated across both sides of the
Published on May 24, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
UK Economic Momentum Picks Up Amid Consumer Resilience, But Risks Endure
Retail figures released this week have offered a welcome reprieve to policymakers and businesses alike, suggesting that Britain’s economy may be gathering positive momentum after a sluggish start to 2025.
Published on May 24, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
JP Morgan Warns Stimulative Tax Overhaul Will Support Growth but Deepen Deficit Woes
JP Morgan economists caution that the sweeping U.S. tax and spending package recently passed by the House, while providing a near-term boost to economic activity, is poised to exacerbate the
Published on May 22, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Science & Technology
Trump Unveils ‘Golden Dome’ Space Shield: Architecture and Global Ramifications
In a bold strategic shift, former President Donald Trump has revived and rebranded a high-stakes missile defense initiative under the moniker “Golden Dome.” The plan envisions a sprawling constellation of
Published on May 22, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
US Importers Scramble to Secure Bonded Warehouses Amid Tariff Turmoil
U.S. importers are in a race against time to convert traditional storage facilities into bonded warehouses as mounting tariff uncertainty and cash‐flow pressures threaten to disrupt supply chains. With duties
Published on May 21, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Japan’s Exports Falter as Global Demand Weakens and Yuan Strengthens
Japan’s exports decelerated sharply in April, extending a trend of sluggish overseas shipments that has clouded prospects for its modest economic recovery. While discussions have largely centered on U.S. tariffs,
Published on May 21, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
How Close Is a Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine? Voices of Trump and Putin
In mid‑May 2025, the prospect of a negotiated ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine gained renewed attention after former U.S. President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir
Published on May 20, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
China Trims Key Lending Rates to Spur Sluggish Growth
China’s central bank announced on May 20, 2025, a modest reduction in its benchmark lending rates, marking the first cut since last October. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) lowered the
Published on May 20, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
EU Ban on Brazilian Poultry Exports: Causes and Wider Implications
When Brazil confirmed its first outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) on a commercial poultry farm in Rio Grande do Sul in mid-May 2025, it immediately triggered a cascade
Published on May 20, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
G7 Finance Chiefs Prioritize Non-Tariff Unity with U.S. to Tackle Global Economic Challenges
G7 finance leaders are convening in the Canadian Rockies this week with a renewed emphasis on building consensus with the United States over non-tariff issues—a strategy driven by concerns that
Published on May 19, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
UK–EU Reset Reignites Debate Over Sovereignty, Economic Growth and Security Ties
Britain and the European Union have agreed to a sweeping “reset” of their post‑Brexit trade and defence relationship, marking the most significant shift since the UK’s departure in 2020. The
Published on May 19, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Investors Voice Growing Alarm Over U.S. Fiscal Trajectory
Moody’s Investor Service’s decision on May 16, 2025, to downgrade the U.S. sovereign credit rating from “Aaa” to “Aa1” has amplified worries among bond market participants about the sustainability of America’s fiscal
Published on May 18, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Global Plastics Supply Chain Disrupted as China Imposes Steep Anti‑Dumping Duties
On May 18, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced anti‑dumping duties of up to 74.9 percent on imports of polyoxymethylene (POM) copolymers from the United States, the European Union, Japan, and Taiwan. The
Published on May 18, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Science & Technology
Grok’s Rogue ‘White Genocide’ Responses Expose Chatbots’ Achilles’ Heel
In a startling demonstration of how easily artificial intelligence can be hijacked, xAI’s Grok chatbot began spouting unfounded “white genocide” claims earlier this week—despite no user prompt on the subject.
Published on May 17, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Moody’s Strips U.S. of Final Triple‑A amid Deepening Deficits and Political Gridlock
In a move that underscores mounting concerns over America’s fiscal trajectory, Moody’s Investors Service on Friday downgraded the United States’ sovereign credit rating from its century‑old pinnacle of Aaa to
Published on May 17, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Assisted Dying Debate Intensifies: UK Weighs Moral and Legal Safeguards as Bill Advances
The UK Parliament returned on May 16 to reconsider landmark legislation that would permit terminally ill adults in England and Wales to seek medical assistance to end their lives. The Terminally
Published on May 16, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
90-Day U.S. Tariff Truce Staves Off Mass Layoff Threat in China
Chinese factories, battered by sky‑high import duties, are breathing a tentative sigh of relief after the United States agreed to suspend its steepest China‑targeted tariffs for 90 days. Announced on
Published on May 16, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
UK Economy Accelerates into 2025 on Pre-Tax and Tariff Investment Surge
Britain’s economy roared into 2025 with an unexpectedly strong performance in the first quarter, expanding by 0.7 percent between January and March—well above City forecasts—and underscoring a burst of activity
Published on May 15, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Euro Zone Growth Downgraded Amid Trade Uncertainty, Policy Headwinds and Slowing Demand
Eurostat’s revised data for the first quarter of 2025 show the euro area economy expanding by just 0.3 percent—down from an earlier estimate of 0.4 percent—and underscore growing concerns that
Published on May 15, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
APEC Flags Sluggish Asia-Pacific Trade Amid Tariff Storm, China’s Response in Focus
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ministers and senior trade officials gathered on Jeju Island, South Korea, this week to confront mounting evidence that new U.S. import levies are choking off regional
Published on May 15, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Science & Technology
Hidden Communication Backdoors in Chinese Inverters Raise Alarm Over Grid Security
Chinese-made power inverters—critical components that tie solar panels, wind turbines, batteries and EV chargers into electrical grids—have been found to harbor undocumented communication devices, reigniting fears of unseen backdoors in
Published on May 14, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
EU-Commissioned Study Warns Russian Economy Falters Beneath Kremlin’s Official Claims
European Union finance ministers were presented with a stark assessment this week: Russia’s economy is deteriorating far more rapidly than Moscow’s official figures suggest. Commissioned by the EU and authored
Published on May 14, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Chinese E-Commerce Titans Burn Billions in High-Stakes Instant Delivery War
Chinese online retail heavyweights are waging an unprecedented funding war to dominate the burgeoning “instant retail” market, offering 30- to 60-minute deliveries and bleeding cash to win consumer loyalty. Alibaba
Published on May 13, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
U.S. Slashes China ‘De Minimis’ Tariff to 54% as Trade Truce Takes Effect
In a dramatic pivot in its trade policy, the United States will reduce the “de minimis” duty on low-value parcels from China to 54 percent of declared value—down from the
Published on May 13, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Geneva Summit: How the US and China Engineered a 90-Day Tariff Truce
In a dramatic shift from the combative rhetoric that has defined their recent trade clashes, senior U.S. and Chinese negotiators emerged from back-to-back sessions in Geneva with a landmark interim
Published on May 12, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Markets Rally on US–China 90-Day Tariff Pause as Investors Brace for Protracted Talks
Global markets surged on Monday as Washington and Beijing announced a provisional halt in their escalating tariff conflict, prompting a wave of investor optimism tempered by caution over the path
Published on May 12, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Worsening Factory-Gate Deflation in China as Trade War Bites
China’s factory-gate deflation deepened in April as rising U.S. tariffs and a prolonged domestic slowdown intensified price pressures at the wholesale level. The Producer Price Index (PPI) fell 2.7% year-on-year,
Published on May 11, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Decades of Strife: Tracing India–Pakistan’s Border Clashes from 1947 to Operation Sindoor
In the early hours following the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 civilian lives, India launched Operation Sindoor, a swift cross-border assault on nine suspected militant camps in Pakistan and
Published on May 11, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Non-U.S. Filmmakers Face Steep Costs and Disrupted Plans Under Trump’s 100% Foreign-Film Tariff
President Donald Trump’s proclamation of a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the United States has ignited alarm and uncertainty among non-U.S. filmmakers who rely on the lucrative American market.
Published on May 6, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Tariffs and Tit-for-Tat: Can Trump Forge a Fair Trade Deal with China After Years of Trade War?
President Donald Trump has signaled that his administration is pursuing a “fair trade deal” with China, even as the legacy of a protracted trade war—with mutual tariffs of up to
Published on May 6, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
China says no talks with US on trade Tariffs Negating US Claims
China’s Foreign Ministry on Monday emphatically denied that any discussions are underway with the United States to resolve the escalating tariff dispute, directly contradicting repeated assertions by President Trump and
Published on April 29, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
BOJ to Hold Rates Steady, Flags Risks from U.S. Tariffs
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is poised to maintain its short-term policy rate at 0.5% at its April meeting, while signaling that escalating uncertainty from U.S. import duties threatens Japan’s
Published on April 28, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Americans Fear Repetition of 2008 Financial Crisis as Tariff War Intensifies
A surge in tariffs announced in April has triggered waves of economic anxiety across the United States, with households, businesses and investors increasingly drawing parallels to the 2008 financial crisis.
Published on April 28, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
U.S. Tariffs Force Chinese Factories to Halt Production and Hunt for New Markets
Chinese factories in some of the country’s largest export hubs are suspending production, furloughing workers and urgently pursuing alternative sales channels as sweeping U.S. tariffs take effect. Executives and industry
Published on April 28, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Emerging Markets Bank on Post-Tariff Upside as Trade War Drives Strategic Shift
Emerging-market economies across Asia, Latin America and beyond are confronting a sudden escalation of U.S. import duties, prompting a fundamental rethinking of their growth models and trade partnerships. In early
Published on April 26, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Global Trade Uncertainty is Amplified Conflicting Trade Negotiations Statements Between US and China
Late last week, President Trump told TIME magazine—and reiterated to reporters departing the White House for Rome—that formal discussions with Chinese counterparts on tariff reductions were already in motion and
Published on April 26, 2025
By Debdutta Ghosh
