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Financial Brief: A weekly roundup on the geopolitics of money | Dec 30
EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS
The final trading days of 2025 were dominated by the collision of political risk and monetary policy. An unprecedented White House threat to...
The Melaka-Dumai Project: Between The Bridge and The Trap
Is the planned Melaka-Dumai bridge intended to bring the people closer together, or is it intended to bring capital closer together for the benefit...
Ukraine Strike on Russian Terminal Cuts Kazakhstan Crude Production
NEWS BRIEF
Kazakhstan’s oil output fell by 6% in December after a Ukrainian drone strike crippled Russia’s key Black Sea export terminal, revealing the unexpected...
Syrian Central Bank Announces New Currency, Swap to Begin in 2026
NEWS BRIEF
Syria will begin a currency swap on January 1, 2026, replacing old banknotes with new ones in an effort to restore confidence in...
Arif Habib’s Winning Bid Marks a New Era for Pakistan’s PIA
NEWS BRIEF
A consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation has placed the highest bid of $482 million for the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines, significantly...
Beijing Hits EU with Dairy Tariffs as Trade Conflict Widens
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China will impose provisional duties of up to 42.7% on European Union dairy products starting Tuesday, marking the latest retaliatory measure against EU...
Funding Pakistan’s Stability: The World Bank’s $700 Million Commitment
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The World Bank has approved $700 million in financing for Pakistan's economic stability, advancing a controversial multi-year program that could total $1.35 billion....
Magnet Diplomacy: China’s Rare-Earth Exports Soar After Xi Deal
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China's rare-earth magnet exports surged to 6,150 metric tons in November, the second-highest level on record and a 12% increase from October, following...
Trump Bets on the Economy in Pivotal Midterm Campaign Push
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President Donald Trump launched his midterm election campaign push in North Carolina on Friday, seeking to reframe the economy as a winning issue...
A Gateway to the Gulf: India Inks Economic Pact With Oman
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India has signed a landmark economic partnership agreement with Oman, securing zero-duty access for over 98% of its exports as part of a...