Economics

Singapore closed 2025 with economic momentum that decisively outpaced expectations, as a powerful combination of advanced manufacturing, electronics demand, and artificial intelligence–related investment lifted full-year growth to 4.8%. The performance

China’s quiet move to require chipmakers to source at least half of their equipment domestically marks one of the most consequential shifts yet in Beijing’s semiconductor strategy. While not formally

The number of corporate bankruptcies in the United States kept increasing in 2025, hitting an 11-month peak since the global financial crisis ended 15 years ago, as reported by S&P…

Most economists surveyed by The Financial Times connect the chances of a European economic recovery in 2026 with Germany's plan to invest €1 trillion in infrastructure and defense. However, they…

The uneasy relationship between the White House and the $30 trillion U.S. government bond market has become one of the defining economic tensions of the current political cycle, exposing how

Israel’s technology sector, long celebrated for its density of talent and its ability to innovate under pressure, is facing a quieter but potentially more consequential challenge: a growing willingness among

The collective fortune of the ten wealthiest tech billionaires in the US is set to rise by over $550 billion in 2025, driven by a surge in AI advancements.

For much of the past four years, companies that built their identity around buying and holding bitcoin enjoyed a powerful tailwind. Rising crypto prices, abundant liquidity, and growing institutional curiosity

Europe’s push toward a digital euro has reached a decisive phase, with EU governments rallying behind a model that blends online connectivity with offline usability. The choice is not merely

Silver’s surge beyond the $75 threshold has become the most visible signal yet that the rally sweeping through precious metals is no longer confined to gold. What began as a

The U.S. economy grew by 4.3% on an annualized basis during the third quarter of 2025, according to the Commerce Department. This growth rate was faster than the 3.8% growth…

Global investors are recalibrating their artificial intelligence exposure as unease grows over stretched valuations in U.S. technology stocks. After years of capital concentrating in a small group of American AI

Europe’s new car market extended its recovery for a fifth consecutive month in November, with rising electric vehicle registrations providing the clearest source of momentum. While overall volumes remain well

The U.S. economy appears to have delivered another quarter of solid growth in the July–September period, defying predictions that higher prices, tighter financial conditions, and trade disruptions would trigger a

Gold’s surge beyond the $4,400-an-ounce threshold marks more than a dramatic price milestone. It reflects a deep shift in how investors are reading the global monetary cycle, inflation risks and

China’s decision to impose provisional duties of up to 42.7% on selected dairy imports from the European Union marks a significant escalation in a trade dispute that has steadily widened

The U.S. dollar is closing out one of its weakest years in nearly a decade, and while recent months have brought a modest stabilisation, currency markets are increasingly convinced that

Donald Trump’s directive to move cannabis into a less restrictive federal drug category marks the most significant shift in U.S. marijuana policy in decades. Yet for consumers, the change is

A growing push by technology companies to secure long-term carbon removal capacity is reshaping how early-stage climate solutions are financed and brought to market. The latest backing for a biowaste-based

Germany plans to boost its government bond issuance to an unprecedented €512 billion in 2026 to finance substantial infrastructure and defense expenditures.

The Wall Street Journal reports, referencing expert assessments, that 70% of Venezuela's oil shipments are transported by tankers affected by US sanctions.

Officials in the Marshall Islands have initiated a basic income (UBI) scheme, according to The Guardian.

Gold’s extraordinary rally over the past two years would normally invite caution. Prices have more than doubled, delivering the strongest performance since the late 1970s and propelling bullion into territory

The latest downturn in cryptocurrency markets has acted less like a temporary setback and more like a structural reset in investor behavior. What began as a sharp price correction has

The U.S. demand that the European Union exempt American oil and gas from the bloc’s methane emissions law until 2035 reflects a widening clash between energy security priorities and climate

The Trump administration’s move toward buying equity stakes in strategically important companies marks a sharp evolution in how Washington thinks about economic power, national security, and industrial policy. Rather than

Chinese officials are implementing a new licensing system for the export of steel products, coming at a time when steel exports have hit record levels this year.

Headline inflation in the United States is moving in a direction policymakers welcome. Price growth is easing, economic activity remains resilient, and wage gains continue to outpace official inflation measures.

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest rate decision has deepened a sense of strategic uncertainty across global markets. After three consecutive cuts designed to ease financial conditions, the central bank is

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced in a press conference after the meeting that the US economy is expanding at a steady rate.

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

The worldwide deficit of new planes, noted in recent years because of issues in the aerospace supply chain, continues to be a primary factor obstructing industry expansion, as stated by…

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

Global chip sales are projected to reach nearly $1 trillion in 2026, as reported by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS), an industry organization.

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

The Venezuelan government has rejected the court's decision to forcibly sell Citgo Petroleum Corporation (CITGO), a U.S. subsidiary of the state-owned company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), said Vice President Delcy…

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 central banks added 52.6 tonnes of gold to their international reserves in October, as reported by preliminary data from the World Gold Council (WGC).

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves introduced a new budget featuring substantial tax hikes.

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

US Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have experienced $3.5 billion in investor withdrawals since the start of this month, as per Bloomberg's estimates.

Europe should eliminate domestic obstacles to move away from a growth model that relies heavily on exports, said European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde during a speech to bankers, as…

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