How the Iran Conflict Threatens Europe’s Energy Security and Growth
The U. S.-Israeli military actions against Iran are expected to increase inflation and negatively affect Europe's already slow economic growth. The attacks have disrupted...
Growth Cools, Momentum Holds: India Still Leads the Global Pack
India’s economy expanded 7.8% year-on-year in the October–December quarter, easing from 8.4% in the previous quarter. The moderation reflects softer government spending and private...
Middle East Conflict: Why Investors Are Bracing for a Market Hit
Conflict in the Middle East has shifted from being a minor concern to a major worry for investors due to the increasing power struggle...
Nigeria’s Strategic Pivot to South America’s Economic Giant, Brazil
In this interview, Hon. Uche Uzoigwe, Secretary-General of NIDOA-Brazil, discusses the economic potentials in South America, particularly Brazil, and investment incentives for Brazilian corporate...
Africa’s Rise: The 21st Century Story That Leaves Russia Behind
Cooperation with Africa has, steadily, taken on a new dimension after holding two Russia-Africa summits. Following the sudden collapse of the Soviet era, there...
Golden Age? Most Americans Reject Trump’s Claims of Booming Economy, Poll Finds
President Donald Trump has repeatedly touted the U.S. economy as “roaring” and declared inflation “defeated” since returning to office in January 2025. In his...
AI Boom Could Ease Debt Pressures, But Won’t Solve Fiscal Crises
Economists are cautiously optimistic that advances in artificial intelligence could boost productivity across major economies, potentially helping governments manage soaring debt. Debt levels in...
AI Boom Won’t Magically Fix the Debt Problem Facing Major Economies
Artificial intelligence could deliver the productivity surge policymakers have been hoping for since the global financial crisis. But even if it does, economists caution...
What China’s Spring Festival spending really tells us about its economy
As China is about to enter the 2026 Two Sessions period, the outside world is paying more attention to various consumption data during the...
Financial Brief: A Weekly Roundup on the Geopolitics of Money | Feb 24
EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS
This week, legal frameworks and geopolitical threats overrode economics. Trump replaced struck-down IEEPA tariffs with Section 122 duties citing a balance-of-payments crisis economists...