Spurred by the war in Ukraine, rising geopolitical tensions, and decades of underinvestment, the continent is entering a new era of state-led defense spending.
Go Deeper (4 min read)For years, researchers, economists, and investors relied on a broad array of Chinese economic data to gauge the health of the world’s second-largest economy.
Go Deeper (5 min read)In recent months, a wave of cautious optimism has swept across European circles. Some claim that Europe is "back on track" — buoyed by a perceived slowdown in the United States.
Go Deeper (5 min read)At the heart of this tectonic shift is the rise of China, a civilization-state that has transformed itself into a peer competitor of the United States in just a few decades.
Go Deeper (4 min read)The United States retains a powerful edge in the global economy for one simple reason: it consumes.
Go Deeper (5 min read)Beijing is preparing an initial proposal aimed at preventing further tariff hikes and technology restrictions from the Trump administration.
Go Deeper (3 min read)President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to issue a series of executive orders immediately after his inauguration, leveraging executive authority to prioritize key policies related to immigration, energy, and government reform
Go Deeper (4 min read)The U.S. labor market continues to show signs of strength, offering relief to households and businesses but raising concerns within financial markets as the Fed might be forced to significantly reduce the pace of its rate reductions.
Go Deeper (2 min read)Investors were rattled on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested a pause in rate cuts and hinted that the total number of reductions might be less than expected.
Go Deeper (3 min read)The global asset management industry is undergoing a profound shift as US-based financial giants dominate the UK and European markets.
Go Deeper (3 min read)China’s consumer price growth slowed in November, reflecting weak domestic demand despite Beijing’s push to revive spending.
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