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Why the U.S. Paused Sanctions on China’s Spy Agency — and What It Means for the Global Economy

The U.S. has halted planned sanctions on China’s Ministry of State Security to preserve the trade truce. Here’s what the move means for geopolitics, technology supply chains, and global markets.
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How Tariffs and the AI Boom Are Stress-Testing Global Growth: OECD’s Warning for 2025–26

The OECD cautions that rising tariffs and a rapid AI investment surge may test the resilience of global economic growth in 2025–26. An analytical look at trade risks, technology cycles, and macroeconomic stability.
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OPEC+ Holds the Line: Why the Bloc Is Freezing Output Hikes Into 2026

OPEC+ confirmed it will pause oil-output hikes into early 2026. Learn how the decision shapes crude prices, inflation trends, and geopolitical energy risks.
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The Demographic Time Bomb: Why Ageing Economies Face a Structural Growth Crisis

Ageing populations are emerging as a major structural threat to long-term GDP growth. This article breaks down the EBRD’s latest warning, exploring demographic risks, economic impacts, and policy solutions.
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G20 Growth Outlook Falls to Post-Crisis Low: IMF Warns of Weakest Medium-Term Prospects Since 2009

The IMF warns that G20 countries face their weakest medium-term growth outlook since 2009, citing productivity stagnation, fiscal strains, and geopolitical risks. An in-depth analysis of global economic implications.
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IEA Warns Oil Demand May Keep Rising Until 2050 — A Reality Check for Energy Transition Goals

The IEA's new forecast signals global oil consumption could keep rising until 2050, challenging net-zero targets and reshaping global energy investment strategies.
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Trump and Xi Edge Toward a Trade Reset: Tariffs, Fentanyl, and the Future of U.S.–China Diplomacy

Trump and Xi Jinping are set to discuss lowering China tariffs in exchange for fentanyl control measures — a move that could reset global trade and diplomacy.
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Washington Eyes New Export Curbs on China-Made Goods Using U.S. Software

The U.S. may restrict exports to China of products made with American software, expanding its tech control regime and intensifying supply chain tensions.
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The New Normal: How the US-China Trade War Is Reshaping the Global Economy

The US-China trade war, once seen as a temporary dispute, has now entered a structural phase—becoming what economists ca...
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Global Economy NewsLAST UPDATE: October 18, 2025IMF steering committee eyes risks, hopes for more disinflationReutersThe...