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Jerome Powell vs. Donald Trump: The Shocking New Fight Over the Fed
The news that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is now the subject of a Justice Department criminal investigation, a move that follows persistent public...
Why the Trump-Fed Feud Is the Economic Battle to Watch
Jerome Powell, the head of the U. S. Federal Reserve, is under a criminal investigation by the Justice Department for allegedly misleading Congress about...
Financial Brief: A Weekly Roundup on the Geopolitics of Money | Jan 13
EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS
This week revealed a financial system under direct political assault. The threat of indicting a Fed Chair isn't just a headline, it's a...
Abebe Selassie to Retire as Director of the African Department at the IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced the retirement of its director of the African department, Abebe Aemro Selassie, on May 1, 2026. Since...
Russia–India Dialogue Provides Platform for Bilateral Entrepreneurship
The XVI Russia–India Business Dialogue, held at the Press Center of MIA “Russia Today” in Moscow, brought together more than 1,250 participants, including representatives...
China Financials Weigh on Blue-Chips, Tech and AI Offer Bright Spots
China’s blue-chip stocks fell on Thursday as investors booked profits in financial shares, while Hong Kong equities declined following overnight weakness on Wall Street....
Russia’s Wartime Economy Under Pressure
In June 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin told the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that Western sanctions had failed to isolate Russia. Instead, he...
Asia’s AI Ambitions: Progress Without Control
Across Asia, governments are pouring billions into artificial intelligence, viewing technological advancement as a path to strategic autonomy and economic resilience. Yet, with massive...
Financial Brief: A Weekly Roundup on the Geopolitics of Money | Jan 06
EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS
Asian equities soared to new highs, momentarily brushing aside the geopolitical shock of Venezuela's presidential capture. The real action, however, was in the...
Venezuela’s Rich Oil and Mining Sectors: Stranded by Failing Infrastructure
Venezuela has the largest estimated oil reserves in the world, holding about 17% of global reserves, or 303 billion barrels. Despite this, its crude...