Japan Faces Growth Risks Amid Europe’s Political Uncertainty Global Economy World

Japan Faces Growth Risks Amid Europe’s Political Uncertainty

Japan’s economic outlook is facing new headwinds as political uncertainty in Europe begins to ripple through global markets. Investors are increasingly worried that instability in key European economies will disrupt trade flows, weaken demand for Japanese exports, and fuel volatility in foreign exchange markets. With growth already slowing in parts of Asia, analysts are warning […]

Supply Chain Disruptions Challenge India’s Policy Direction World

Supply Chain Disruptions Challenge India’s Policy Direction

India is confronting fresh supply chain disruptions that threaten to slow economic growth and reshape national policy priorities. Delays in moving essential goods, rising transportation costs, and shifting global trade patterns are putting sustained pressure on key sectors, from manufacturing to agriculture. As 2025 advances, policymakers face the urgent task of keeping the economy on […]

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Global Markets Rattle and Economies Brace as Trump Trade Doctrine Escalates and Navarro Declares the Battle Has Just Begun

A financial storm is brewing with trillion-dollar consequences as the United States redefines the rules of global trade. Behind it is a bold declaration from the Trump administration; the era of passive economic diplomacy is over, and for the rest of the world, this is just the beginning. A seismic shift is underway in the […]

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Oval Office Erupts as Trump Halts All Military Aid to Ukraine, Sparking Global Tensions.

A high-stakes confrontation between United States President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office has triggered a major policy shift, with Trump ordering an immediate pause on all US military aid to Ukraine. The decision, confirmed by a senior White House official on Monday, marks a dramatic turn in US-Ukraine relations […]

Global Markets in Turmoil as Trump’s Tariffs Wipe Out $3.4 Trillion From S&P 500 Sparking Trade War With Canada and China US

Trump Seeks Ukraine’s Rare Earth Minerals to Counter China but Faces Major Roadblocks in Supply Chain and Geopolitics

US President Donald Trump is pushing to secure $500 billion worth of Ukraine’s rare earth and critical minerals as part of a broader strategy to strengthen America’s industrial sector and reduce reliance on China. This initiative is also tied to negotiations for a peace deal with Ukraine, serving as a potential compensation for the US […]

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Hong Kong’s ‘Superman’ Billionaire and the Battle Over the Panama Canal

A Hong Kong billionaire, often referred to as “Superman” for his larger-than-life persona, has found himself at the center of a tense global dispute over the Panama Canal, one of the world’s most strategic and vital trade routes. The billionaire, whose wealth stems from a diverse portfolio of industries, including logistics, infrastructure, and transportation, has […]

UK and India to Relaunch Trade Talks in Delhi Blog

UK and India to Relaunch Trade Talks in Delhi

The United Kingdom and India are set to resume negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday, nearly a year after discussions were paused due to general elections in both countries. Jonathan Reynolds, the UK’s Business and Trade Secretary, is leading the British delegation in Delhi, where he will meet his Indian counterpart, Piyush […]

BHP Sees 23% Drop in First-Half Profit but Forecasts Recovery in Copper and Steel Demand Blog

BHP Sees 23% Drop in First-Half Profit but Forecasts Recovery in Copper and Steel Demand

BHP Group, one of the world’s largest mining companies, has experienced a significant 23% drop in its first-half profit for the year 2024. The company’s attributable underlying profit for the six months ended December 2024 stood at $US5.08 billion ($8 billion), down from $US6.57 billion ($10.3 billion) in the same period last year. This drop […]