The European Union’s decision to indefinitely freeze Russian central bank assets marks a quiet but consequential shift in how Europe is financing Ukraine’s war effort and managing internal political risk. By removing the requirement to renew the asset freeze every… Read More ›
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Global Central Banks Shift Back Toward Tightening as the Fed Stands Apart With Continued Cuts
Global monetary policy is entering a new phase as several major central banks signal an end to the long easing cycle that followed the pandemic-era inflation shock. Across Europe, Asia and the Pacific, policymakers are reassessing their stance as inflation… Read More ›
Mexico’s Tariff Shock Threatens India’s $1 Billion Auto Export Pipeline as Global Trade Pressures Collide
Mexico’s abrupt decision to impose steep tariff increases on vehicle imports from countries without trade agreements is set to disrupt a critical export channel for India’s automobile industry. Despite intense lobbying by major automakers and Indian industry groups, the tariff… Read More ›
Fed Weighs Cautious Rate Cut as Divided Outlook Points Toward a Potential Pause in the Policy Path
The Federal Reserve is preparing to deliver another interest-rate cut, yet policymakers are increasingly signaling that the cycle of easing could soon enter a period of hesitation. This meeting unfolds under unusually complex conditions: patchy economic data following the prolonged… Read More ›
Strategic Priorities and Economic Pressures Drive India and the United States to Intensify Bilateral Trade Negotiations
India and the United States have entered a more active phase of trade engagement, with senior officials accelerating efforts to reshape their economic partnership and resolve a series of longstanding tariff, market-access and investment barriers. The renewed momentum reflects pressures… Read More ›
Europe Moves Toward Leaner Banking Rules as the ECB Seeks Simplification Without Weakening Capital Defenses
The European Central Bank is preparing a shift in the regulatory architecture for the region’s banking sector, endorsing a simplification of capital-buffer requirements that were built up in the years following the global financial crisis. But while the framework may… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›