Economy & Markets
The Weaponization of Interdependence: Economic Networks as Instruments of Power
From Globalization to Geopolitical Competition
The integration in one sense was the great pacifier for the three decades following the fall of the Iron Curtain,...
Did Oil Markets Bet on Trump and Win on Iran War Pricing?
Oil markets experienced extreme volatility during the Iran war, which disrupted global energy flows after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed following U.S.-Israeli...
Loose Bricks? The Question of BRICS
The spokesperson for India's External Affairs Ministry, Randhir Jaiswal, said in March that "India is actively engaging with member countries of BRICS to arrive...
Can Trump’s Critical Minerals Pricing Plan Break China’s Dominance?
The Trump administration is attempting to reshape global critical minerals markets through a Western trading bloc designed to counter China's dominance over minerals essential...
The Centrality of India-US Ties in Shaping Quad’s Future
With its recent Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Delhi, the Quad has again shown it remains active, defying widespread rumours of collapse.
While the Japanese and...
The Grassroots Secret of Chinese Manufacturing
The dramatic transformation of the global flange industry over the past two decades serves as a masterclass in the profound structural power of China’s...
Shanghai Stocks Rise on Iran Peace Hopes
Chinese and Hong Kong markets rebounded on Friday as investor sentiment improved following signs of a potential diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and...
Russia-Africa: The Twilight Narratives
In this conversation, Louis Gouend, Founder and CEO of the African Business Club (ABC), discusses aspects of the current and future perspectives of Russia-Africa...
Hong Kong Banks, Insurers Face Beijing Investment Crackdown
China's recent crackdown on cross-border investments poses challenges for banks, insurers, and wealth managers in Hong Kong that rely on mainland clients. In May,...
G7 Warns of Rising Global Economic Imbalances
France is using its G7 presidency to highlight global economic imbalances, particularly focusing on China's rising exports, ongoing U. S. deficits, and Europe's low...