Economy & Markets
What the math reveals about SpaceX’s $1.75 trillion valuation
Elon Musk’s SpaceX aims for a $1.75 trillion valuation in its upcoming initial public offering (IPO). This valuation would place SpaceX as the sixth...
Trump’s two-week Iran ceasefire: How investors are responding
U. S. President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran shortly before a deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, avoiding...
How China’s oil-shock readiness is paying off for investors
China's ability to handle energy shocks has led to strong performance in its financial markets, attracting global investors amidst ongoing conflicts in Iran. The...
Global Markets Rattled as Trump Escalates Threats Against Iran
Financial markets are navigating a tense and uncertain landscape as geopolitical risks collide with economic fundamentals. Fresh warnings from Donald Trump about potential strikes...
The US-Iran war is more of a geoeconomic game and less of a geopolitical one
Authors: Sanjay Turi and Praveen Sothwal*
In the 1960s, there were various domestic social welfare programs in the US. Very high defense spending and the...
Iran conflict could spike China’s ‘bad inflation’ risk
China is facing potential economic challenges as deflation risks could worsen due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. Economists warn that this situation might...
War in Iran Tests the Petrodollar as China’s Yuan Gains Ground
A five-week conflict is forcing a quiet but significant shift in how the world pays for oil
The US-Israeli war on Iran which started five...
Egypt and Russia: Indivisible Partners
The Arab Republic of Egypt, a country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia, has a highly strategic location and...
South Korea and Indonesia Deepen Strategic Partnership Amid Global Energy Uncertainty
Lee Jae Myung and Prabowo Subianto convened in Seoul to address growing concerns over global energy security, positioning their countries as key partners in...
The importance of the 2026 Boao Forum for Asia for ASEAN countries and the RCEP
The 2026 Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference is scheduled to convene from March 24 to 27 in Boao, Hainan, China. The theme...