The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has sounded a stark warning to governments worldwide: the relentless buildup of public debt is no longer sustainable now that the era of ultra-low interest rates is over. In a speech delivered at a… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Nvidia CEO Hails Trump’s Reindustrialisation Push as “Visionary”
At a ceremony in Norrköping this weekend, Nvidia’s co-founder and chief executive officer, Jensen Huang, gave high praise to U.S. President Donald Trump’s initiatives aimed at revitalising American manufacturing, describing them as “visionary” and critical to the future of technology…. Read More ›
Trump’s Tariff Threat Unlikely to Shift iPhone Production to U.S. Shores
President Donald Trump’s recent threat to slap a 25% tariff on imported iPhones has reignited the debate over domestic manufacturing in the United States. However, despite the political pressure, industry experts and insiders believe the idea of shifting iPhone production… Read More ›
EU Pushes Back with Calls for Dialogue and Countermeasures After Trump’s 50% Tariff Threats
When President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a sweeping 50% tariff on all European Union imports beginning June 1, Brussels responded swiftly and in unison: trade must be conducted in good faith, not under the threat of punitive levies…. Read More ›
Why is China Prioritizing Multilateralism Over Bilateral U.S. Trade Negotiations
As U.S.-China trade tensions linger, Beijing has redirected its diplomatic focus beyond one-on-one negotiations with Washington, championing a multilateral approach to stabilize global trade and safeguard its economic interests. At a high-profile meeting of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) General… Read More ›
U.S. Markets Wobble as Trump’s Tax-Cut Bill Stirs Investor Anxiety
U.S. stocks dropped sharply and the dollar slipped as Wall Street grew increasingly uneasy over President Trump’s proposed tax-cut plan, which many fear could exacerbate the nation’s fiscal deficits and unsettle financial markets. Equity benchmarks tumbled in early trading, while… Read More ›
Versailles Summit Signals France’s Strategic Leap with €20 Billion in New Investments
At the recent “Choose France” summit held at the Palace of Versailles, France unveiled a significant achievement: securing €20 billion in new investments. This development underscores the summit’s pivotal role in bolstering France’s economic landscape and reinforcing its position as… Read More ›
Chinese Firms Pivot to Singapore Listings to Bolster Southeast Asian Expansion
Amid growing trade frictions with the United States and heightened geopolitical uncertainty, a wave of Chinese and Hong Kong–based companies is turning to Singapore’s stock exchange as a strategic launchpad for regional growth. At least five mainland and Hong Kong… Read More ›
U.S. Consumers Reel as Sentiment Dips to One‑Year Low Amid Inflation and Trade Worries
U.S. consumer sentiment weakened sharply in May, with the University of Michigan’s index dropping to its lowest level since June 2022. The decline reflects mounting concerns over rising living costs, lingering trade tensions, and growing doubts about the economic outlook…. Read More ›
Tariff Turmoil Forces Firms to Retract Forecasts Amid Trade Policy Uncertainty
A wave of U.S. tariffs and their abrupt pauses has sown profound uncertainty among corporations worldwide, prompting many to withdraw or suspend annual and medium‑term financial guidance. Since President Trump’s administration began imposing levies on steel and aluminum in March… Read More ›