DRC offers US rights to M23-controlled tantalum deposits, draft pact shows
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has added the Rubaya coltan mine, which is held by Rwandan-backed rebels and contains one of the richest...
Japan’s Export Surge Sparks Hope But IMF Warns Storm Clouds Still Loom
Japan’s exports surged in January and business confidence improved in February, offering cautious relief for policymakers seeking to stabilise a fragile recovery. The data...
A Global Euro May Come With a Stronger Currency
As transatlantic tensions deepen and strategic autonomy gains urgency, European Union leaders are accelerating efforts to expand the global role of the euro. Discussions...
AI Jitters and Hedge Fund Bets Shake Luxury Stocks at a Fragile Turning Point
Europe’s luxury sector is navigating renewed turbulence after a two-year slowdown ended the post-pandemic boom in high-end consumption. Flagship houses such as LVMH, Kering,...
Euro Zone Aims to Boost Global Role of the Euro
Euro zone finance ministers are set to meet on Monday to discuss strategies aimed at strengthening the euro as an international currency. The European...
Yen Slips After Rally as Traders Weigh BOJ Path, Fed Cut Prospects
The Japanese yen eased on Monday after posting its strongest weekly gain in about 15 months, while the U.S. dollar held steady as softer...
What Bitcoin Price Trends Reveal About Digital Inclusion and Exclusion
Bitcoin’s global rise has intensified debates about who gains access to new financial systems and who is left behind. Price trends provide far more...
China’s BYD and Geely eye Mexico plant in bid for North American foothold
Two major Chinese automakers, BYD and Geely, are competing to buy a Nissan–Mercedes-Benz plant in Mexico, as China aims to increase its manufacturing presence...
ECB extends longest rate pause since negative rate era
The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to keep its deposit rate at 2.00% at least until the end of the year, according to...
China Becomes Main Gateway for Foreign Cars Entering Sanctioned Russia
After Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the European Union, United States, Japan and South Korea imposed sweeping sanctions restricting vehicle exports to Russia. Major...