The United States is preparing to take a dramatic step against the International Criminal Court (ICC), with officials weighing sanctions on the court as an entire entity. The move, if finalized, would mark a sharp escalation from earlier measures targeting… Read More ›
Geopolitics
EU Pushes for Ban on Russian LNG as Energy Security and Political Stakes Rise
The European Union is weighing accelerating a ban on imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) as part of its upcoming 19th sanctions package, a move with far-reaching consequences for member states, for Russia’s war economy, and for global energy… Read More ›
Asian Central Banks Poised to Eases Rates in Wake of U.S. Fed Cuts, Trade Tensions
After the U.S. Federal Reserve reduced its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point and signaled that more cuts might follow, central banks across Asia are starting to eye more accommodative monetary policies. The Fed’s actions loosen the pressures of… Read More ›
Weak August Data Exposes Deep Strains in China’s Economy and Threatens 5% Growth Goal
China’s economy lost momentum in August as factory output, retail sales and investment all weakened, highlighting the growing challenge for Beijing to sustain its official growth target of “around 5%” for the year. The slowdown reflects not only cyclical pressures… Read More ›
Madrid talks target tariffs, TikTok divestiture, export controls as U.S. and China seek de-escalation
Senior U.S. and Chinese officials convened in Madrid on Sunday for a fresh round of economic and trade discussions aimed at containing a widening trade rift and ironing out specific flashpoints including tariffs, national-security export controls and the future of… Read More ›
Rising Inflation and Jobless Claims Put U.S. Economy Under Strain
U.S. consumer inflation accelerated in August, driven largely by rising housing and food costs, while weekly jobless claims climbed to their highest level in nearly four years. The dual trends of mounting price pressures and a softening labor market are… Read More ›
Global Uranium Market Heats Up as Nuclear Power Demand Reshapes Energy Future
A wave of renewed interest in nuclear power is transforming uranium from a long-neglected commodity into one of the most sought-after energy resources. With rising global electricity consumption, the pressure of decarbonization targets, and the energy demands of the AI… Read More ›
Trump Pushes EU on Tariffs Against China and India as Leverage on Putin, But Europe Hesitates
Reports that U.S. President Donald Trump pressed European Union officials to impose punitive tariffs — as high as 100% — on imports from China and India have set off urgent debate in Brussels and capitals across Asia and Europe. The… Read More ›
Long-term yields surge as fiscal strains and global rate bets unsettle Europe
Long-dated government bond yields across major European markets climbed to multi-year highs on Tuesday, reflecting renewed investor concern about national finances, shifting expectations on global interest rates and a broader retreat from duration-sensitive assets. The rise in long-term borrowing costs… Read More ›
Tariff Fight Isn’t Over, Even If the Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Emergency Authority
Even if the U.S. Supreme Court were to rule that President Trump exceeded his authority in imposing sweeping tariffs under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), that outcome would not necessarily spell the end of the matter. Legal… Read More ›