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Argentina Positions Pistachios as a Strategic Export as Global Demand Surges
Argentina’s western provinces are experiencing an agricultural shift driven by an unexpected catalyst: a surge in global pistachio consumption, amplified by the viral popularity of pistachio-filled sweets in the Middle East. What began as a niche trend sparked by Dubai’s… Read More ›
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Quiet Wealth Takes Hold as Chinese Elites in Singapore Shift to Discreet Luxury
The behaviour of affluent mainland Chinese in Singapore has undergone a notable transformation, as regulatory scrutiny intensifies both in their home country and in the city-state. Once associated with ostentatious displays of wealth — from luxury cars to lavish memberships… Read More ›
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Global Framework Overhaul Aims to Modernize How Banks Measure and Communicate Risk Exposure
The launch of an international consultation on a new risk-mitigation accounting model marks a significant turning point in how banks may soon present their exposure to interest rate shifts, liquidity pressures and market-driven vulnerabilities. The initiative, led by the International… Read More ›
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China Positions 2026 Growth Strategy Around Aggressive Stimulus Push to Break Deflation Cycle
China’s pursuit of a 5% GDP growth target for 2026 reflects more than a desire to signal economic confidence. It represents a strategic bid to end persistent deflationary pressures, stabilise domestic demand and set the tone for the first year… Read More ›
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Record-Breaking Silver Rally Reshapes Global Markets as Demand Outstrips Supply in 2025
Silver’s explosive surge to record levels in 2025 has shifted the metal from a niche investment to a central player in global commodity markets. Long known as the “Devil’s metal” for its sharp price swings and unpredictable cycles, silver is… Read More ›
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EU Urged to Resist Biofuel Lobby as Climate Strategy Faces Critical Test
Campaign group T&E has intensified pressure on the European Commission to dismiss automakers’ request for a post-2035 exemption that would allow new cars to continue running on biofuels. The plea from the automotive industry comes at a sensitive moment, with… Read More ›
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China Strengthens Financial Defences as Central Bank Targets Virtual Currencies and Deepens Scrutiny of Stablecoins
China’s central bank has intensified its campaign against virtual currencies, signalling a renewed wave of regulatory tightening aimed at containing financial risks, safeguarding capital controls, and asserting the primacy of the state-backed monetary system. In a statement following a high-level… Read More ›
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Amazon and Flipkart Deepen Fintech Ambitions as They Push Into Consumer Lending and Challenge India’s Banking Sector
Amazon and Flipkart, India’s two largest e-commerce platforms, are accelerating efforts to build full-fledged financial ecosystems around their marketplaces, signalling an aggressive move into consumer credit that positions both companies as emerging competitors to India’s traditional banks and non-bank lenders…. Read More ›
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Euro Zone Stability Limits Expectations for Further ECB Easing
Fresh economic indicators across the euro zone point to a macroeconomic environment that remains steady, predictable and broadly aligned with the European Central Bank’s baseline scenario. Growth is subdued but resilient, inflation remains near the 2% target, and labour markets… Read More ›
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India’s Economic Momentum Strengthens as Domestic Engines Offset Tariff Pressures
India delivered a stronger-than-expected economic performance in the September quarter, expanding by 8.2% despite facing a new round of external pressures from steep U.S. tariffs. The acceleration in growth underscores the resilience of domestic demand, the revival of key sectors… Read More ›
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