Economy
Who will lead the ECB? Succession talk turns to Knot and De Cos
The former governors of the Spanish and Dutch central banks, Klaas Knot and Pablo Hernandez de Cos, are seen as the top candidates to...
Inside the EU’s draft ‘Made in Europe’ law: Key points explained
The European Commission will propose a new law that requires a certain percentage of products supported by public money to be "made in Europe....
Financial Brief: A Weekly Roundup on the Geopolitics of Money | Feb 17
EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS
A week of cautious markets and sovereign stress. Asian equities traded tentatively as oil rose on U.S.-Iran talks, with markets pricing de-escalation before...
China Emerges as Backdoor Hub for Foreign Cars Entering Russia
Despite sweeping sanctions imposed after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, tens of thousands of foreign-brand vehicles continue reaching Russian buyers through gray-market channels routed...
What’s Standing in the Way of the Euro’s Global Rise?
Euro zone finance ministers will meet on Monday to discuss enhancing the global role of the euro to improve Europe’s competitiveness against the U....
Matters Arising: Strategic Goals of SADC Tourism Programme 2020-2030
Southern African States have shown a continued commitment to the development of the tourism regional integration agenda, demonstrating their collective responsibility to strengthen cooperation,...
China and Mexico Hold Trade Talks After Tariff Hike Escalates Tensions
China’s chief trade negotiator Li Chenggang met Mexico’s Deputy Economy Minister Vidal Llerenas in Beijing on Monday, marking the first face-to-face talks since Mexico...
Bangladesh Vote Raises Hopes for Garment Sector Hit by Tariffs and Turmoil
Bangladesh heads to the polls with its vital garment industry under severe strain, after six consecutive months of falling exports driven by U.S. tariffs...
Why Indonesia Is Doubling Down on Prabowo’s Growth Plan—Despite the Market Fallout
Inside Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's administration, officials are firmly supporting his controversial growth and spending policies, despite recent warnings from global financial agencies that...
How a US Trade Deal Could Reshape the Lives of India’s Farmers
The United States and India have announced a temporary agreement for a trade deal aimed at reducing tariffs, improving energy relationships, and enhancing economic...