Economy
The United States government has opened an official investigation into Germany’s pharmaceutical pricing policies, in a move that could potentially lead to the imposition of new tariffs on medical products. The inquiry, announced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), will......
Global oil prices recorded a significant decline on Thursday following the signing of a framework agreement between the United States and Iran, a development that has eased concerns over energy supplies and reduced tensions in one of the world's most strategic regions for oil transportation. Market......
The United States Supreme Court has declined to hear a legal challenge brought by retail giant Macy’s against a federal labor ruling that required compensation for employees dismissed during a labor dispute. The decision effectively leaves in place previous court rulings supporting the authority......
The United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is scheduled to visit India on June 23–24 for high-level discussions aimed at advancing ongoing trade negotiations between Washington and New Delhi. According to an Indian trade official, the visit will focus on finalizing the details of an......
The United States is facing growing resistance to its proposed strategy for boosting critical minerals production, as key allies and industry stakeholders question the effectiveness of government-backed pricing measures. The issue is expected to be a major topic of discussion among leaders attending......
Foreign investors withdrew a net 26.6 billion dollars from emerging market portfolios in May, reversing the rebound seen in April and underscoring renewed volatility in global capital flows. Equity sales in Asia drove most of the outflows, outweighing more stable demand in emerging market debt. The......
Artificial intelligence infrastructure spending by major technology companies has reached a scale that now exceeds the intensity seen during the peak of the dot-com era. The investment surge is driven by hyperscalers including Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, and Oracle as they expand data center capacity......
Gold prices extended their decline for a second straight session as markets reacted to escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran while simultaneously reassessing the trajectory of US interest rates. Spot gold dropped 3.5 percent to 4,111.95 dollars per ounce, marking its lowest......
Morocco ranked second in Africa for electric vehicle sales in 2025, with 5,500 units registered, according to data covering continental EV trends. The country accounted for 22% of Africa’s estimated 25,000 electric vehicles sold during the year, placing it behind Egypt and ahead of South Africa.......
Wael Sawan, chief executive of Shell, has warned that the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz is driving a severe shock across global energy supply chains. The disruption comes amid escalating tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, which have destabilised one of the world’s most critical......
Gold declined sharply and moved below 4,200 dollars per ounce for the first time since late March. The metal traded at 4,190.62 dollars, marking a daily drop of 1.65 percent. The move extended a broader selloff that has erased the year to date gains in gold and challenged its role as a safe haven during......
Global debt markets are undergoing a structural shift driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure spending. Morgan Stanley estimates that global AI-related debt issuance will rise to nearly $570 billion in 2026, more than doubling from previous levels as major technology companies......
The Houthi movement in Yemen announced a full ban on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea, escalating tensions across one of the world’s most strategic shipping corridors. The declaration came alongside immediate missile attacks on commercial vessels operating in the Gulf of Aden, marking......
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