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

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

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

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

India’s monetary landscape entered a new phase as the Reserve Bank of India cut the key repo rate and expanded liquidity operations in an effort to preserve what policymakers describe

India’s currency has come under sustained pressure in recent weeks, slipping to record lows as a combination of shrinking foreign inflows, wider trade imbalances, and shifting global financial conditions weigh

In recent days, major Chinese state-owned banks have stepped into the onshore foreign-exchange market to purchase U.S. dollars and hold them, marking a deliberate attempt to moderate the rapid rise

Commercial aviation is built on layers of regulation, redundancy and precision. Yet beneath the surface of cockpit discipline lies an unspoken reality that shapes the behaviour of thousands of aviators:

Global airlines moved at extraordinary speed over the weekend to correct a critical software flaw across thousands of Airbus A320-family jets, after an emergency recall forced carriers to ground aircraft,

The European Union is preparing to unveil a sweeping framework aimed at reducing its long-standing dependence on China for critical raw materials. Years of industrial reliance, geopolitical tension, and the

Oil markets are heading into 2026 under the weight of an expanding global supply base that continues to grow faster than worldwide consumption. The scale of the imbalance is becoming

Japan’s latest trade release delivered a decisive upside surprise, with October exports expanding at a pace far stronger than market expectations and revealing a complex shift in global demand patterns

The sudden shift from optimism to caution across U.S. financial markets reflects a deeper tension that has been building beneath the surface of the artificial intelligence boom. The dramatic intraday

This year has seen a remarkable revival in the insurance-sector initial public offering (IPO) market in the United States, driven not by booming growth stories but by investor demand for

The intensifying strategic contest over critical materials has reached a new inflection point, as Western nations scramble to fill a looming gap in heavy rare earth elements such as dysprosium

Ukraine is preparing to lodge a landmark claim against Russia, demanding around US$44 billion in compensation for the climate-warming emissions produced by the war since Russia invaded in February 2022.

Japan’s economy shrank in the July–September quarter, ending six consecutive quarters of growth and revealing how vulnerable the country remains to shifts in global trade conditions. The annualised 1.8% fall,

In a decisive pivot, President Donald Trump announced the rollback of import tariffs on more than 200 food-and-beverage items—including staples such as beef, coffee, bananas, oranges and tomato products—as part

In recent weeks, a chorus of more hawkish voices has emerged within the Federal Reserve (Fed), signalling a clear reluctance to follow through with another rate reduction at the upcoming

China’s latest economic indicators reveal a broader loss of momentum that is both sharper and more complex than earlier slowdowns. The October data, which showed factory output rising only 4.9

The United States and South Korea have unveiled comprehensive details of a far-reaching economic and security agreement centred on an unprecedented wave of South Korean investment into American industrial sectors,

China’s leadership has used a succession of recent royal visits to amplify its preferred narrative of stability, trustworthiness and long-term partnership at a moment when it seeks to counterbalance perceptions

In what could prove a defining stretch for the luxury goods sector, major fashion houses are navigating a tense holiday season that may determine whether the recent uptick in sentiment

Major emerging economies are increasingly demonstrating an ability to withstand heightened U.S. tariff pressures, supported by a deliberate restructuring of trade networks, deeper regional connectivity and the gradual diversification of

Global wine production is showing a modest rebound in 2025, yet the broader narrative is one of structural constraint — driven largely by a string of climate shocks, evolving consumption

China’s ambition to revive large-scale soybean imports from the United States after its trade truce with Washington is facing a formidable obstacle: a deep and growing glut of soybeans that

The global appetite for oil and natural gas is projected to continue climbing into 2050, driven by rising demand in emerging economies, energy-security concerns, and infrastructure lock-ins — according to

The U.S. dollar has long served as the bedrock of the international financial system—a currency that grants Washington unmatched power to borrow cheaply, exert global influence, and sustain its economy

For years, Russia has sat on vast deposits of rare earth elements (REEs) and strategic rare-metals yet produced almost negligible volumes compared with global leaders. While other actors raced ahead

The U.S. aluminium market is confronting an unprecedented cost surge. Premiums — the extra amount that buyers pay on the physical market above benchmark metal prices — have soared, reflecting

The most recent survey conducted by the Federal Reserve (Fed) underscores a striking shift in the landscape of financial-stability concerns. Respondents are pointing to policy uncertainty — including debates around

Sentiment among American households has plunged to its lowest level in more than three and a half years, driven by mounting worries over personal finances, labor-market prospects, government dysfunction, and

Japan’s economy appears headed for its first contraction in a year and a half as the impact of new U.S. tariffs ripples through its export-dependent industries. A Reuters poll of

President Donald Trump for the first time acknowledged that U.S. consumers are “paying something” for the tariffs his administration has imposed, even as he maintained that the overall impact of

China’s export engine hit an unexpected wall in October, marking its steepest monthly decline since February and underscoring how exposed the country remains to the U.S. market despite years of