Economy
Trump’s Tariffs: The Response of Emerging Powers
President Donald Trump has launched an aggressive wave of protectionist policies marking a dramatic shift from decades of US support for free trade and...
Kazakhstan Eyes Pakistani Ports as Regional Trade Transit Hubs
If you glance at a map, Kazakhstan’s situation jumps out right away. It’s huge, resource-rich, and stuck in the middle of land with no...
Beyond Gaming: How Roblox Previews the Future Economy of the Global South
“The metaverse is not the end of games—it’s the beginning of shared experiences,” said David Baszucki, the founder of Roblox. His vision frames the...
Foreign Investors Offload Largest Tranche of Japan Bonds in a Year as BOJ Signals Shift
For decades, Japan’s government bond market has been anchored by the Bank of Japan’s ultra-loose monetary policy, characterized by negative interest rates and aggressive...
China’s Record Holiday Rail Travel Highlights Consumer Appetite Amid Economic Headwinds
China’s national railway network carried 23.13 million trips on the first day of the extended National Day holiday on Wednesday, setting a new single-day...
Why Vietnam Could Be Pakistan’s Gateway to ASEAN
When people talk about Pakistan’s trade partners, Vietnam usually doesn’t make the list. China, the Gulf, maybe the US or the UK, those are...
U.S. labor market shows signs of softening as job openings, hiring slow
In August, U. S. job openings rose slightly, while hiring went down, reflecting a weak labor market that may lead the Federal Reserve to...
South Korea’s Used Car Export Boom: Resilience or Risk?
South Korea’s auto industry, long a cornerstone of its export economy, is undergoing a structural shift. As U.S. tariffs choke off new car exports,...
The Silver Lining: Italy Cashes In on Inflation and Job Growth
Italy's tax revenue is increasing more than expected due to job growth and inflation, which may lower the budget deficit to below 3% of...
Cross-Border Deepfake Threats: A Systemic Risk to Global Finance
Public debate on deepfake threats in finance remains muted compared to politics. A manipulated video of a candidate goes viral and sparks instant outrage;...