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Xi Jinping’s Possible North Korea Visit Signals China’s Bid for Diplomatic Control
Reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit North Korea next week are significant not because the visit itself is surprising, but because of...
Trump’s True Cost of Living Crisis Could Become His Biggest Political Threat
Rising inflation is once again becoming a serious political problem for President Donald Trump, but the bigger issue may be the growing “true cost...
Why China Gave Trump a Cooler Reception Than in 2017
The Chinese diplomatic reception of President Trump differed from previous visits by American presidents. The Chinese perception of Trump had shifted compared to his...
AI Investment Boom May Be Driving Higher Bond Yields and Long Term Inflation Risks
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence investment is increasingly being linked to rising global bond yields and changing expectations for long term interest rates....
China Russia Summit Shows Strong Political Ties but No Breakthrough on Energy Deals
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held high level talks in Beijing where both leaders praised the strength of their strategic...
Dollar Hits Six Week High as War Fears and Interest Rate Hike Bets Grow
The United States dollar strengthened to a six week high as investors reacted to rising global uncertainty linked to the Iran conflict and expectations...
China Defends Rare Earth Export Controls While Pledging Cooperation With United States
China has stated that its restrictions on rare earth and critical mineral exports are lawful and will remain in place, while also expressing willingness...
Indonesia Targets Strong Economic Growth as Prabowo Pushes Fiscal Reform Agenda
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto unveiled ambitious economic growth and fiscal deficit targets for 2027 while promising reforms aimed at restoring investor confidence and strengthening...
United Kingdom Inflation Slows but Iran War Threatens New Energy Price Surge
United Kingdom inflation eased more than expected in April, offering temporary relief to households and policymakers. Consumer prices rose by 2.8 percent compared with...
Iran Conflict Drives United States Shale Oil Growth as Producers Stay Cautious
The war involving Iran and the disruption of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have pushed global crude prices sharply higher, creating strong...