Economy
Oil Surges Past $100 as US Blockade Move Triggers Global Market Shock
Global markets turned cautious after the United States signaled a blockade on Iranian shipping following the collapse of weekend talks. The move, led by...
The Human Loophole: AI and the End of Labour Economy
For three centuries, the global engine has been a production economy. Its defining challenge was the scarcity of supply: how to harness enough energy,...
Chinese Envoy Seizes Cairo Talks to Counter U.S. Post-Iran War Influence with Global Development Push
In early April 2026, Chinese Ambassador to Egypt Liao Liqiang met with Egyptian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad for...
Ceasefire Shakes Dollar Dominance
The US dollar is heading for its sharpest weekly decline since January, as global markets react to a fragile ceasefire linked to tensions involving...
Trump Escalates Eonomic Pressure with 50 Percent Tariff Threat over Iran Arms
Donald Trump has threatened to impose sweeping 50 percent tariffs on any country supplying weapons to Iran, signaling a shift from direct military confrontation...
WTO’s Trade Multilateralism, its Basic Principles of Global Trading
The 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (MC14) was held in Yaounde, the capital city of Cameroon, from March 26-29. The landmark...
Will Bonds Ever Recover? Why Pre-War Levels Are Out of Reach
Global bond markets might recover slightly but are not expected to fully bounce back from the selloff caused by the war, mainly because energy...
What the math reveals about SpaceX’s $1.75 trillion valuation
Elon Musk’s SpaceX aims for a $1.75 trillion valuation in its upcoming initial public offering (IPO). This valuation would place SpaceX as the sixth...
Trump’s two-week Iran ceasefire: How investors are responding
U. S. President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran shortly before a deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, avoiding...
Global Markets Rattled as Trump Escalates Threats Against Iran
Financial markets are navigating a tense and uncertain landscape as geopolitical risks collide with economic fundamentals. Fresh warnings from Donald Trump about potential strikes...