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Financial Brief: A Weekly Roundup on the Geopolitics of Money | Mar 04
EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS
This week, the Iran conflict reshaped markets and exposed vulnerabilities. The dollar surged near three-month highs as the euro collapsed to $1.1590 on...
Why ‘Made in EU’ auto rules are straining ties with allies and competitors
The European Union is planning to introduce 'Made in EU' rules for the automotive industry to support local manufacturing while being careful not to...
Vietnam Stocks Soar 41% But Foreign Investors Head for the Exits
Vietnam’s equity market is enjoying its strongest rally in eight years, with the benchmark VN-Index climbing 41% in 2025 as the economy expanded by...
Beyond the Superpowers: The Rise of a Sovereign AI Axis in Asia
As Amartya Sen once argued, development is ultimately about expanding freedom. In the twenty-first century, that freedom is increasingly mediated by algorithms, data flows,...
Relevance of Sun Tzu’s Strategic Thought in the USA-China Tech Rivalry
In contemporary geopolitics, existing power, i.e., the USA, and the rising power, i.e., China, are colliding in the quest for power and dominance. One...
How US-Israeli Iran Strikes Will Penalize Global Prospects
On February 28, 2026, President Trump announced the start of Operation Epic Fury. In a surreal twist, he described the mission's primary objective as...
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...
Beijing’s Tech Blueprint: China Signals Next Phase in Global Innovation Rivalry
China’s annual meeting of the National People's Congress will outline how Beijing intends to convert recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, robotics, and space technology...
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...
Countering AI-Driven Disinformation: An International Synthetic Media Disclosure Agreement
Few technological developments have reshaped society as profoundly as the rise of generative AI over the past decade. These systems have reshaped how people...