GLOBAL ECONOMY NEWS

China’s Central Bank Bets on New Policy Tools to Contain Rising Financial Risks

China’s central bank says it will innovate policy tools to maintain financial stability. What this means for markets, debt risks, and global investors.

2026.01.27

Asia Pacific

India and the EU Seal Landmark Trade Deal as Global Supply Chains Rewire

India and the EU are set to conclude a landmark free trade agreement. Here’s what the deal means for global supply chains, trade policy, and economic power shifts.

2026.01.23

Global Economy

U.S. Exit from the WHO: What It Means for Global Health Governance and the World Economy

The U.S. decision to leave the World Health Organization raises concerns over global health funding, economic resilience, and international cooperation.

2026.01.22

US

A Supreme Court Test for the Fed: Why Trump’s Legal Challenge Matters for Global Markets

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Donald Trump’s challenge to dismiss a Federal Reserve governor, a case that could reshape central bank independence and global market confidence.

2026.01.21

US

Trade Tensions Are Back: Why the IMF Sees a Growing Threat to the Global Economy

The IMF warns that rising trade tensions and protectionism pose a major downside risk to the global economy, threatening growth, inflation stability, and investment.

2026.01.20

Global Economy

EU Prepares €93 Billion Tariff Response as Trump’s Greenland Threat Reignites Trade and Security Tensions

The EU is preparing €93bn in retaliatory tariffs after Donald Trump’s Greenland threats, raising fears of renewed US–EU trade and security tensions.

2026.01.19

EUR

India’s Growth Surprise: Why the IMF May Raise Its GDP Forecast

India’s stronger-than-expected Q3 growth is prompting the IMF to consider raising its GDP forecast. What it means for global markets and emerging economies.

2026.01.16

Asia Pacific

US Tightens Grip on China Tech Trade With New Semiconductor Tariffs

The US has introduced effective 25% tariffs on Nvidia and AMD chip sales to China, escalating the tech trade war and reshaping global semiconductor markets.

2026.01.15

Tech

IMF Warns AI Job Losses Risk Deepening Inequality Without Stronger Government Action

The IMF urges governments to strengthen worker protections as AI accelerates job displacement, warning of rising inequality and economic instability without policy action.

2026.01.14

Global Economy

Japan’s “Takaichi Trade” Returns as Early Election Talk Sends Stocks Soaring

Japanese equities jumped as early election talk revived the “Takaichi Trade,” raising expectations of fiscal expansion while reigniting concerns over debt and the yen.

2026.01.13

Asia Pacific