Economy & Markets
Australia AI Budget Push Faces Questions Over Startup Incentives and Real Productivity Gains
The latest federal budget in Australia has once again highlighted artificial intelligence as a key driver of future productivity growth. However, experts argue that...
Trump Returns From China With Trade Stability but No Major Breakthrough
President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing highlighted a shift in U. S.-China relations after the trade tensions of the previous year. The summit between...
The Beijing Summit Missed the Trade Story That Actually Matters
America’s record services surplus and China’s quiet AI exports tell adifferent story than tariff politics
On the morning of 14 May 2026, Xi Jinping and...
Why China Introduced a Zero-Tariff Policy for Egyptian Goods
China's move to exempt Egyptian imports from customs duties (zero-tariff policy), which began in May 2026 as part of its Belt and Road Initiative,...
Trump Pushes China Trade Agenda With Nvidia CEO on Beijing Visit
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for a high stakes visit focused on trade, technology, and geopolitical tensions. The trip marks the first...
Financial Brief: A Weekly Roundup on the Geopolitics of Money | May 12
EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS
Inflation resurging. U.S. CPI expected to rise 0.6% in April, hitting 3.7% annually, the biggest increase in over 2.5 years driven by oil...
Who Are Britain’s “Bond Vigilantes” and Why Do They Matter?
Britain's long-term government borrowing costs have risen to their highest level since 1998, creating concern among investors that a potential leadership change could weaken...
Dollar Steady as Iran War Uncertainty Weighs on Markets
Global currency markets remained broadly stable on Monday despite escalating geopolitical tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Iran. The...
Trump Crackdown on China Linked Solar Firms Disrupts U.S. Manufacturing Boom as Financing and Investment Stall
A wave of policy uncertainty under the Trump administration is disrupting the expansion of U.S. solar manufacturing, as major solar companies, banks, and insurers...
Financial Brief: A Weekly Roundup on the Geopolitics of Money | May 05
EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS
The S&P 500 fell from record highs after a South Korean ship exploded in the Strait of Hormuz, while oil held above $100...