China's Economy Regains Footing as Exports Drive Third-Quarter Rebound to 4.5%
China’s economy grew 4.5% year-on-year in the third quarter, beating forecasts and easing pressure on policymakers to roll out more aggressive stimulus to hit the government’s full-year growth target. The
Why a Disruption at the Strait of Hormuz Would Ripple Through the Entire Global Economy
AFP At its narrowest point, the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway separating Iran from Oman’s Musandam Peninsula, shrinks to just 3.7 kilometers of usable shipping lane. Through that narrow channel
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Economic Trends
Scott Bessent Navigates China's G20 Friction, Japan's Role, and Canada's Diplomatic Standoff
The global economic landscape often feels like a sprawling, interconnected web of alliances and antagonisms, and few observers offer as sharp a perspective as Scott Bessent, founder of Key Square
International Affairs
Credit Default Swap Market Signals Rising Apprehension Over AI Investment Boom
The quiet, often opaque world of credit default swaps has begun to hum with activity, reflecting a subtle but significant shift in how financial markets are assessing the burgeoning artificial
Iran's Security Chief Warns of "Seismic" Retaliation as Trump Administration Prepares New Economic Measures
The specter of intensified confrontation looms large as the Trump administration prepares to unveil new economic measures against Iran, prompting a stark warning from Tehran’s top security official. Mohsen Rezaei,
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Goldman Sachs Examines How Artificial Intelligence Will Reshape India's Job Landscape
The latest analysis from Goldman Sachs suggests a profound transformation awaits India’s vast workforce as artificial intelligence continues its rapid integration into global industries. Their research indicates that while AI
