Global value chains have shifted into an era of enduring structural volatility, compelling businesses and governments to overhaul how products are produced and distributed worldwide. This transformation, detailed in a key report from the World Economic Forum released on January 19 during its 56th annual......
The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its global growth projection for 2026 to 3.3 percent, crediting a surge in artificial intelligence investments and easing trade tensions for bolstering an economy showing unexpected resilience amid lingering political uncertainties. This marks a 0.2 percentage......
China’s birth rate fell to its lowest level since records began in 1949, highlighting the depth of the country’s demographic challenges despite years of policy reforms aimed at encouraging family growth. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, China registered 7.92......
The China-led mBridge digital currency platform has processed over $55 billion in cross-border transactions, according to a fresh Atlantic Council report. This marks a 2,500-fold increase in volume since the project's 2022 launch, highlighting surging momentum for alternatives to dollar-dependent......
The long-awaited trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc is set to be officially signed today in Paraguay, marking the culmination of over 25 years of negotiations. The deal aims to create one of the world’s largest free-trade zones, covering more than 700 million consumers......
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled a landmark trade agreement in Beijing, slashing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for eased duties on Canadian agricultural goods. This pact signals Ottawa's pivot away from heavy reliance on the United States,......
Russian crude-loaded tankers are stacking up at sea, unable to offload cargo, as Moscow struggles to revive its Indian market lifeline that rescued its oil trade after European buyers pulled back following the Ukraine invasion. Russia shipped 3.42 million barrels per day over the four weeks ending January......
Copper prices approached record levels on January 12, 2026, fueled by a weaker US dollar and anticipation of fresh Chinese policies to spur consumer spending. This industrial metal, vital for global electrification, saw three-month contracts on the London Metal Exchange climb 1.9% to $12,964 per metric......
Silver prices climbed above $79 per ounce on Friday, recovering from a sharp midweek pullback as traders grapple with tightening global supply pressures from new Chinese export restrictions that took effect on January 1. The white metal traded around $79.79 per ounce as of January 10, 2026, reflecting......
Volkswagen Group has surpassed Tesla to claim the top spot in worldwide electric vehicle sales excluding China through November 2025, signaling a notable shift in the competitive landscape as the U.S. electric car pioneer grapples with its second straight year of declining deliveries. Data released......
Fuel oil prices in Asia have spiked to their highest levels in eight months, driven by traders' expectations of a major redirection of Venezuelan heavy crude toward American refineries. The premium on high-sulfur fuel oil (HSFO) 380-cst for the nearest month surged above $27 per barrel on January......
China’s consumer inflation accelerated in December, reaching its highest level in nearly three years, while the decline in factory-gate prices continued to ease, according to official data released on Friday. The consumer price index (CPI), a key measure of inflation, rose by 0.8 percent year-on-year......
Investors pulled back from emerging markets on Thursday, driving down stocks and currencies amid rising geopolitical tensions and fears of steep U.S. tariffs. The MSCI emerging markets index dropped between 0.7% and 0.8%, its sharpest decline since mid-December, as currencies in Thailand, South Korea,......
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