Economics

U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his long‑standing critique of the dollar’s strength, arguing that while a robust greenback may look impressive on financial statement printouts, a more modest valuation

As the self‑imposed August 1 deadline looms, global investors are sharpening their focus on the prospect of a landmark trade agreement between the United States and the European Union. With both

Tokyo and Washington have unveiled a profit‑sharing arrangement under their recently finalised $550 billion investment framework, stipulating that returns will be allocated in proportion to each side’s financial and risk contributions.

Europe’s smaller companies have surged to the forefront of investor portfolios, driven by their domestic focus, favorable valuation trends, and anticipated policy support. As trade tensions and currency volatility persist,

The euro zone economy picked up pace sharply in July, with overall business activity hitting its strongest level since last August. A combination of resilient consumer spending, rebounding tourism flows

The European Union is on track to record its first annual slowdown in solar energy installations since 2015, upending more than a decade of relentless expansion. Industry projections indicate that

In a landmark agreement announced on July 23, the United States and Japan have settled on a wide‑ranging trade deal that dramatically reshapes bilateral commerce and carries significant implications for

The European Commission has finalized a detailed counter-tariff proposal—totaling €93 billion—that targets an extensive array of U.S. exports. By unifying two prior drafts (€21 billion and €72 billion) into a

President Donald Trump stated that Japan is channeling funds into the American economy as a component of an agreement with the United States.

As the prospect of a 30 percent U.S. tariff on European imports looms under the Trump administration, Brussels has quietly readied its so‑called “nuclear option” – the Anti‑Coercion Instrument (ACI). Never

China’s battle against deflation has entered a perilous new phase. Producer prices have now fallen for 33 consecutive months, marking one of the longest bouts of factory‑gate deflation in modern

Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing sources, that the EU and the US have not yet resolved their key differences in discussions regarding a trade agreement.

Foreign investors poured nearly €100 billion into euro area government debt in May, marking the largest monthly net inflow since at least 2014. This surge of demand reflects a broader reassessment of

The Biden administration has made clear it will not sacrifice the substance of its international trade agreements for the sake of meeting an arbitrary deadline, even as a looming August

American Express Co., a major player in the U.S. credit card industry, reported a 9% year-over-year revenue rise in the second quarter and a 4% drop in net income, with…

Donald Trump is set to allow investments in cryptocurrency, gold, and private equity within the $9 trillion US pension market, according to the Financial Times, referencing three individuals knowledgeable about…

China’s shipments of rare earth permanent magnets to the United States saw a dramatic rebound in June, delivering nearly 350 metric tons to U.S. ports after months of constrained deliveries.

Since US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a sweeping 30% tariff on European Union imports set to begin August 1, EU exporters have been scrambling to mitigate its fallout. What started

The global cryptocurrency industry has vaulted to unprecedented heights in mid‑July 2025, with total market capitalization topping $4 trillion for the first time. This landmark has been driven by a potent

As the Federal Reserve gears up for its July 29–30 policy meeting, officials appear set to maintain the benchmark federal funds rate in its current 4.25 percent–4.50 percent range, citing renewed signs

Across Africa, Latin America and Asia, central banks are increasingly bypassing London’s bullion market in favour of direct purchases from domestic mines. With gold prices soaring and geopolitical uncertainty mounting,

Deflationary forces have tightened their hold on China’s economy, as factory‑gate prices continue to slide and corporate earnings shrink. In the first half of 2025, producer prices fell by nearly

Japan’s economy faces mounting uncertainty after data showed exports contracting for a second consecutive month in June. The 0.5 percent year‑on‑year decline followed May’s 1.7 percent drop, deepening concerns that

The German central bank anticipates no growth in the country's GDP for April-June 2025 following an unanticipated recovery in the first quarter.

Despite a headline‑grabbing 5.2% expansion in the second quarter of 2025, China’s economy is marked by growing fissures that belie its outward strength. Exports continue to surge—buoyed by a temporary

The UK government is bringing back subsidies up to £3,750 ($5,000) for electric vehicles to aid the auto industry and achieve environmental goals.

China’s economy expanded by 5.2 percent in the second quarter of 2025, down from 5.4 percent in Q1 and only slightly above analysts’ projections. Although this pace still meets Beijing’s

As a summer deadline for U.S. tariff hikes on European goods looms, transatlantic trade negotiations have hit an impasse, with U.S. President Donald Trump insisting on deeper concessions from the

With just 29 days remaining before President Trump’s next major tariff truce with China expires on August 12, exporters across the country have launched an all‑out effort to mitigate the

US President Donald Trump has escalated his trade confrontation with two of America’s closest economic partners by announcing a 30 percent tariff on all imports from the European Union and Mexico,

The European Union has ramped up efforts to finalize a comprehensive trade agreement with the United States, driven by strategic economic imperatives, political considerations and the desire to safeguard its

Swiss Barry Callebaut, the leading global supplier of chocolate and cocoa products, has downgraded its sales outlook for the ongoing financial year for the third occasion.

According to the Financial Times, US universities might forfeit roughly $1 billion in income due to the decline in international students who cannot or do not wish to study in…

US President Donald Trump declared that a 25% tariff on products from Japan and South Korea will take effect on August 1. He released two official letters directed to South…

The legislation put forward by President Donald Trump's administration could lead the United States towards debt slavery, the previous head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), entrepreneur Elon Musk…

Fast‑evolving discussions among the Group of Seven culminated this week in a landmark agreement to carve out U.S. and U.K. multinational companies from key provisions of the global minimum tax

President Donald Trump on Friday announced the immediate suspension of all trade talks with Canada, citing the impending implementation of a Canadian digital services tax as a “direct and blatant

In a landmark shift in U.S.–China trade relations, Beijing has agreed to accelerate the export of rare earth minerals to American manufacturers, a move with profound implications for U.S. industrial

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), the country’s largest equities and derivatives trading venue, has offered a record-breaking ₹13,880 crore (approximately $160 million) to the Securities and Exchange Board

Central banks around the world are accelerating their accumulation of gold at a pace unseen in decades, signaling a strategic pivot in reserve management that reflects changing economic and geopolitical

A vast and covert supply chain has emerged to funnel millions of unauthorized e-cigarette devices from China into the United States, exploiting regulatory gaps, mislabeling tactics and a web of

U.S. business activity showed a notable slowdown in June as firms grappled with a convergence of cost pressures, supply chain adjustments and shifting demand patterns. While the economy continued to

China’s leading manufacturers of bitcoin mining machines—Bitmain, Canaan and MicroBT—are rapidly establishing production footprints in the United States. This strategic pivot reflects a confluence of trade-policy pressures, security concerns and

Senior Israeli and U.S. officials have hinted that sustained military pressure could catalyze a collapse of Iran’s current leadership, raising alarms across global energy markets. As Tehran’s political stability hangs

A range of private‑sector and international forecasters have warned that the US economy is set to decelerate sharply over the coming year, pointing to faltering consumer spending, weakening industrial activity

Africa’s financial landscape is experiencing a quiet revolution as countries across the continent roll out local currency payment systems that bypass the U.S. dollar. Spurred by soaring transaction costs, currency

Investor anxiety has surged in recent weeks as a string of unexpected policy moves and external shocks throw long‑standing monetary roadmaps into disarray. From surprise rate cuts in Europe to

President Donald Trump’s grand declaration at his January inauguration—that “the golden age of America begins right now”—has met a sobering dose of central-bank pragmatism this week. With policymakers at the

In a decision long anticipated by markets, the Federal Reserve opted to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 4.25–4.50 percent, even as its updated policy projections penciled in two quarter‑point cuts

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee opted on June 19 to keep the Bank Rate on hold at 4.25%, reflecting a delicate balancing act between persistent inflationary pressures, signs