Economics

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.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has made a small adjustment to the capital requirements for banks in the Eurozone for 2026, as these institutions passed their stress tests earlier this…

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,

German officials and business leaders are not giving enough focus to the increasing reliance of the German economy on China, which could lead to serious consequences, according to Bloomberg.

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

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

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

The European Central Bank is not expected to adjust its main interest rate unless the Eurozone economy experiences another major disruption, according to ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel, who…

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

Turkey's Central Bank has updated its inflation forecast for the country, raising it to a range of 31-33% by the end of 2025, up from the earlier estimate of 25-29%,…

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

The Norwegian parliament has decided to pause the "ethical" process of selling shares in the country's sovereign wealth fund, according to Bloomberg. This decision will allow the fund to keep…

Chinese oil refineries are declining to buy oil from Russia after the US and other nations imposed sanctions on Russian oil firms, according to Bloomberg, referencing traders.

The European Central Bank (ECB) is still in a strong position to maintain its current approach to monetary policy, said ECB President Christine Lagarde after the October meeting. She made…

China is signaling a decisive shift in its economic direction as policymakers prepare to anchor the next phase of growth around domestic consumption rather than investment and exports. After decades

President Donald Trump’s surprise directive for the U.S. military to “start testing our Nuclear Weapons” has unleashed a storm of fear, confusion, and geopolitical concern across Washington and allied capitals.

Major central banks around the world are increasingly signalling a cautious stance towards further interest‐rate cuts, even as economic growth softens and inflation edges lower. The pivot by the Federal

Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi firmly resisted U.S. pressure to halt imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) during her first high-level meeting with President Donald Trump in Tokyo.

In a significant turn of events in the fraught U.S.–China economic relationship, President Donald Trump announced a reduction in tariffs on Chinese imports after a face-to-face meeting with Chinese President

The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point for the second consecutive meeting, but Chair Jerome Powell emphatically signalled that further reductions this year are far from

A Reuters investigation reveals how the Trump family has built a vast, globe-spanning network of cryptocurrency ventures, transforming their business empire into one of the most lucrative and politically sensitive

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed a resolution by a 52-48 vote aimed at terminating the 50 percent tariffs imposed on Brazilian imports under a national-emergency declaration issued by President

Global markets are once again bracing for a familiar spectacle — high-stakes negotiations between Washington and Beijing that could alter the course of world trade. As President Donald Trump and

In the shadowed logistics of global oil trade, paperwork and policies often matter more than pipelines and pumping stations. When sanctions sought to choke off Iranian and Russian energy revenues,

Europe’s top financial official has delivered a sharp warning about the growing barriers that prevent the continent’s banks from merging and achieving global scale. EU Commissioner for Financial Services Maria

In Kuala Lumpur, top economic officials from the United States and China embarked on high-stakes negotiations as both powers seek to avert an all-out trade war and steer the upcoming

India’s largest private refiner, Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL), is reportedly preparing to cut purchases of Russian crude oil in light of new U.S. sanctions on Russia’s major oil producers. RIL

Each October, across the occupied West Bank, the olive harvest signals more than a seasonal agricultural routine—it carries deep cultural, economic and social significance for Palestinian communities. This year, as

As artificial-intelligence stocks skyrocket and valuations across tech sectors swell, many professional investors are dusting off tactics used during the late-1990s dot-com boom to steer clear of potential busts. While

President Donald Trump’s upcoming five-day diplomatic swing through Asia is being positioned not merely as ceremonial but as a high-stakes maneuver in his broader economic agenda. The journey—spanning Malaysia, Japan

In a sudden escalation of tensions between Washington and Ottawa, the U.S. administration announced a complete halt to trade negotiations with Canada, citing a television advertisement produced by the Canadian

The immediate delivery spot price of gold dropped 4.4% on October 21, hitting a low of $4,165.57 per ounce, as per trading data.

The market for secondhand luxury goods has entered a phase of acceleration, transforming into one of the most dynamic sectors within fashion and luxury. At the heart of this shift

The global film industry has pressed on with production, financing and location planning despite renewed threats from U.S. leadership to impose sweeping tariffs on films made outside the United States.