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Trump Returns From China With Trade Stability but No Major Breakthrough
President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing highlighted a shift in U. S.-China relations after the trade tensions of the previous year. The summit between...
The Beijing Summit Missed the Trade Story That Actually Matters
America’s record services surplus and China’s quiet AI exports tell adifferent story than tariff politics
On the morning of 14 May 2026, Xi Jinping and...
AI Sovereignty and the New Cold War: Why Nations Are Racing for ‘Sovereign AI’
A New Arms Race
When US President Donald Trump arrives in China on May 14 to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, he does so...
Why China Introduced a Zero-Tariff Policy for Egyptian Goods
China's move to exempt Egyptian imports from customs duties (zero-tariff policy), which began in May 2026 as part of its Belt and Road Initiative,...
China’s Complex Relationship With Elon Musk: Hero or Villain?
In China, Elon Musk has gained both admiration and criticism. While he is seen as a visionary, he has faced scrutiny from regulators and...
China Yuan Hits Three Year High as Markets Watch Trump Xi Summit
China’s currency reached its strongest level against the United States dollar in more than three years as investors closely monitored the summit between Chinese...
Trump Pushes China Trade Agenda With Nvidia CEO on Beijing Visit
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for a high stakes visit focused on trade, technology, and geopolitical tensions. The trip marks the first...
Financial Brief: A Weekly Roundup on the Geopolitics of Money | May 12
EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS
Inflation resurging. U.S. CPI expected to rise 0.6% in April, hitting 3.7% annually, the biggest increase in over 2.5 years driven by oil...
Who Are Britain’s “Bond Vigilantes” and Why Do They Matter?
Britain's long-term government borrowing costs have risen to their highest level since 1998, creating concern among investors that a potential leadership change could weaken...
Dollar Steady as Iran War Uncertainty Weighs on Markets
Global currency markets remained broadly stable on Monday despite escalating geopolitical tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Iran. The...