China’s industrial sector is facing significant challenges, with profits declining at an alarming rate, signaling deeper issues within the economy. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals that industrial profits dropped by 27.1% in September compared to the… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Global Financial Markets Brace For Political Uncertainty And Economic Shifts
As political landscapes shift globally, investors are increasingly focused on the potential volatility in financial markets resulting from pivotal events in the coming weeks. With the United States poised to select a new president, Japan grappling with political instability, major… Read More ›
Trump’s Economic Policies Could Trigger Sharp Euro Decline, Warns Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs has issued a stark warning regarding the euro’s future, predicting a potential 10% drop if Donald Trump wins the upcoming U.S. presidential election on November 5. The former president’s aggressive economic policies, such as imposing widespread tariffs and… Read More ›
IMF Highlights Macro Forces Driving China’s Trade Surplus: Industrial Policies Not The Main Culprit
The growing trade surplus between China and the United States has sparked much debate, with some experts pointing to China’s industrial policies as a significant factor. However, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Chief Economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, argues that broader macroeconomic… Read More ›
IMF Urges China To Shift To Consumer-Driven Growth To Avoid Economic Slowdown
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has called for China to make a crucial economic transition away from its long-standing export-driven model. In an interview with Reuters, Georgieva warned that unless China shifts towards a consumer-driven economy, it… Read More ›
Corporate Tax Havens: A Call for Reform and Transparency
As discussions around tax reform and corporate accountability gain momentum globally, recent findings from the Tax Justice Network (TJN) have unveiled a troubling reality regarding corporate tax abuse. The British Overseas Territories, particularly the British Virgin Islands (BVI), the Cayman… Read More ›
Global Ripple Effects: China’s Slowing Growth And Its Impact On The World Economy
The global economy is bracing for the wider implications of China’s slowing economic growth, as the World Bank projects a further decline in China’s growth rate in 2025. Despite recent stimulus measures providing a temporary lift, the World Bank forecasts… Read More ›
EU-China Trade War Escalates: Brandy Tariffs Signal Heightened Tensions
The ongoing trade conflict between the European Union (EU) and China took a sharp turn this week, with China imposing temporary anti-dumping measures on EU brandy imports, targeting popular French brands such as Hennessy and Rémy Martin. The move comes… Read More ›
Fears Mount Over Prolonged Middle East Unrest And Its Impact On Global Oil Markets
As tensions escalate in the Middle East, concerns are growing over the potential ripple effects on global oil markets. Industry experts are increasingly apprehensive about what prolonged unrest between Israel and Iran could mean for oil supply and prices, especially… Read More ›
U.S. Economy Gains Momentum As Strong Jobs Report Defies Recession Fears
In September, the U.S. economy received a significant boost, pulling it further from the shadows of a feared recession and positioning the Federal Reserve to navigate a potentially smooth landing for the nation’s monetary policy. Despite lingering concerns over inflation,… Read More ›