Economics

The Trump administration has launched a sweeping new phase in its trade policy by imposing fresh tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on imports from 60 major trading partners, arguing that

Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), intends to remain in her position until at least the year's conclusion.

According to a study based on a survey of almost 2,000 citizens, the British economy has incurred losses of £1.15 billion ($1.5 billion) due to the unprecedented heatwave in June.

The latest gains in the U.S. dollar are being driven by more than a traditional flight to safety. According to market participants and people tracking currency markets, the greenback’s recent

The Indian rupee’s renewed weakness has triggered a broader reassessment of the Reserve Bank of India’s approach to managing exchange rate movements, shifting attention from the currency’s decline itself to

European banks are entering another earnings season from a position that would have seemed unlikely only a few years ago. After spending much of the previous decade grappling with weak

Australia's stock market has emerged as a "safe haven" due to fluctuations in Asian markets associated with artificial intelligence, according to Bloomberg, referencing trading data and analysts.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup did more than crown a world champion. It became a large-scale experiment in how football could be presented, packaged and commercialised for a global audience.

Global financial markets came under intense pressure as investors simultaneously reassessed the sustainability of the artificial intelligence investment boom and confronted the growing economic consequences of escalating geopolitical tensions in

Global investors have continued directing fresh capital into equity markets, extending a multi-week buying streak that reflects growing confidence in the global economic outlook despite persistent geopolitical uncertainty and uneven

Worldwide smartphone shipments in Q2 2026 dropped by 6.7% compared to the previous year, totaling 277.5 million units, as per initial estimates from the International Data Corporation (IDC). This signifies…

European companies are entering one of their strongest corporate earnings seasons in several years, but investors are increasingly asking whether the impressive headline numbers reflect genuine long-term strength or simply

Organised crime groups are increasingly exploiting weaknesses in cryptocurrency regulation to move billions of dollars across borders, highlighting how digital finance is evolving into one of the most complex challenges

The FIFA World Cup trophy will not be lifted until Sunday’s final, but one winner has already emerged from football’s biggest tournament. While Spain and Argentina prepare to battle for

The International Monetary Fund noted that the global economy's capacity to absorb the impact from decreased energy supplies via the Strait of Hormuz, caused by renewed conflicts between the US…

Investors are once more purchasing Apple stocks in large quantities, while worries regarding investment in artificial intelligence affect the stocks of chip manufacturers and cloud computing leaders, Bloomberg states, referencing…

The launch of Samsung Electronics' AI chip manufacturing facility in Yongin, located south of Seoul, is set to be advanced from 2030-2031 to 2029. The choice was made to meet…

The US stock market has become one of the most visible symbols of President Donald Trump’s economic message during his second term. Record-breaking equity indices, rising retirement account balances and

Inflation in the United States is increasingly being shaped by multiple forces operating simultaneously rather than a single economic shock. The Federal Reserve’s latest monetary policy assessment suggests that price

The cryptocurrency industry is beginning one of its most significant technological transitions as advances in quantum computing reshape long-term security planning across blockchain networks. Although quantum computers capable of breaking

China’s manufacturing sector is facing an increasingly complex challenge as rising factory costs collide with subdued domestic demand, making it difficult for producers to protect profitability. While producer prices have

The financial consequences of the Iran conflict are becoming increasingly visible across Gulf economies, but the burden is proving far from uniform. As listed companies begin reporting quarterly earnings, investors

According to trading data cited by Bloomberg, Nigeria's stock market has surpassed South Korea's in dollar value since the beginning of 2026.

Beijing and Hong Kong authorities have announced a set of initiatives aimed at enhancing trading in currency, bonds, and gold in Hong Kong, according to The Business Times.

Seven OPEC+ nations have consented to boost their oil production limits in August 2026 by 188,000 barrels daily, according to the organization's press service. The choice was reached during a…

Gold’s outlook has entered a more complex phase after JPMorgan significantly lowered its near-term price expectations, signalling that the forces which powered the metal’s record rally are beginning to evolve.

The launch of Trump Accounts alongside the United States’ 250th Independence Day celebrations reflects more than the introduction of another government-backed savings program. By unveiling the initiative during one of

Trade between the European Union and the United States has continued to expand despite an environment shaped by tariffs, policy uncertainty and recurring trade disputes, highlighting the resilience of one

Iran is intensifying efforts to rebuild energy ties with Japan as it looks beyond short-term sanctions relief and positions itself for a broader return to international oil markets. According to

Iranian officials refused to allow the IAEA access to the nuclear sites aimed at by the US, stated Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Wednesday.

Record-high national debt in multiple countries, persistent inflation, and uncertainties linked to the artificial intelligence (AI) surge are escalating worldwide economic threats. This prediction was provided by the Bank for…

Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) markets are navigating two contrasting trends as geopolitical disruptions reshape near-term trade while long-term demand continues to strengthen. According to Shell’s latest LNG outlook, shipping

The launch of a new stablecoin initiative backed by a consortium of global financial, technology and cryptocurrency companies marks an important shift in the evolution of digital payments. Rather than

Inflation across the euro area is expected to remain under pressure despite signs of easing tensions in the Middle East, as European Central Bank policymakers continue to warn that the

According to CNN, referencing Kpler, a firm that analyzes relevant data, just 124 vessels transporting goods passed through the Strait of Hormuz over four days.

The experience of Whirlpool’s refrigerator manufacturing operations in Amana, Iowa, illustrates how trade protection alone has struggled to secure factory employment in an industry facing multiple structural challenges. While higher

The United States stock market’s record-breaking rally is entering a more demanding phase as the cost of borrowing money to finance equity trades climbs sharply, prompting investors and market participants

According to Xinhua, referencing a strategy from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the National Energy Administration (NEA), China will significantly have established a new framework for ensuring…

American consumers poured billions of dollars into online shopping during Amazon’s four-day Prime Day sales event, but the surge in spending has highlighted a more cautious pattern of consumer behavior

Iraq’s demand for a higher oil production quota has exposed growing tensions within the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), raising questions about how the producer alliance will balance

The US Treasury market is confronting an unusual challenge as investors struggle to predict the future direction of Federal Reserve policy. Diverging expectations between bond traders, investment managers and economists

Across Europe, extreme heat is no longer being treated as a short-term weather disruption but as a growing operational challenge that is forcing businesses, employers and public authorities to rethink

Few companies illustrate the changing balance of power in the semiconductor industry more clearly than SK Hynix. For much of its history, the South Korean chipmaker was viewed as a

According to ECB Chief Economist Philip Lane, inflation in the eurozone may stay over the 2% target for "a while."

German car manufacturer Porsche AG is considering potential layoffs as part of a wider business streamlining strategy.

The sharp decline in gold and silver prices has highlighted a recurring reality in global financial markets: precious metals may be viewed as safe-haven assets during periods of uncertainty, but

The United States decision to grant broad sanctions waivers covering Iranian oil exports marks one of the most significant economic developments to emerge from the latest phase of negotiations between

The acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Composer by financial services company SoFi represents more than another technology deal in the rapidly evolving fintech sector. It reflects a much broader transformation

The sharp decline in the Nasdaq 100 and the rapid erosion of more than a trillion dollars in market value across major technology companies highlight a growing debate on Wall

The latest round of Chinese export controls targeting a group of American companies highlights how trade restrictions have evolved into a central instrument in the broader strategic competition between the