India’s Solar Tax Move Sends a Strategic Signal Beyond Trade
India's decision to raise tariffs on solar panels made in China was based on more than just trade balances. It was a strategic message—a...
Japan’s Political Jitters and China Tensions Send Asia Stocks Sliding
Asian markets stumbled on Friday as political uncertainty in Japan and fresh Sino-U.S. trade friction dampened investor optimism, cutting short what had been one...
France’s Political Turmoil Weighs on Growth, Warns Central Bank Chief
France’s prolonged political instability is beginning to dent economic growth and weaken confidence, according to Bank of France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau. Speaking...
Elon Musk’s $878 Billion Tesla Pay Plan: Lofty Goals, Easy Billions
Tesla’s board has proposed what could become the largest executive pay package in corporate history a 10-year deal that could grant CEO Elon Musk...
Finance at War: How Conflict Redefines the Global Economy
Summary: Finance has become the new frontline of war. In 2022, sanctions froze over $300 billion of Russian central bank reserves and imposed more...
Germany’s Industrial Output Suffers Sharpest Drop Since 2022, Raising Recession Fears
Germany’s industrial sector faced a significant setback in August, with output plunging by 4.3% compared to the previous month, marking the steepest monthly decline...
How to Shock a Nation and Profit From It: Naomi Klein Explains
What do a military coup, a hurricane and a global pandemic have in common? According to Naomi Klein’s landmark work The Shock Doctrine, they’re...
The $20 Billion Question: Why Did Trump Bail Out Argentina?
In late September 2025, President Donald Trump and his treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, revealed a $20 billion rescue package for Argentina. The package came after Argentina’s currency, the...
India’s RCEP Standoff: Navigating a New Economic World Order
There has been significant geopolitical churning in Asia—as in other parts of the world—in the aftermath of the tariffs imposed by US President Donald...
With France’s Government in Turmoil, What Happens to Its Budget?
French budget negotiations have led to the resignation of a third prime minister in under a year, just days before the government was set...