Global Economy

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.
Asia Pacific

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.
US

A $150 Billion Question: How a Supreme Court Ruling Could Upend Trump’s Tariff Legacy

A Supreme Court ruling could force the US to refund up to $150 billion in Trump-era tariffs, with major implications for trade policy, markets, and government finances.
Global Economy

The Copper Crunch: How a Looming Supply Shortage Could Become a Global Economic Risk

A looming copper shortage is emerging as a systemic risk to global growth, inflation, and the energy transition. Here’s why it matters.
Asia Pacific

China–Japan Tensions Rise as Export Controls Deepen Asia’s Tech Divide

China and Japan face renewed tensions as Tokyo tightens export controls on key technologies, raising risks for supply chains, markets, and Asia’s economic outlook.
Latin America

Can U.S. Support Revive Venezuela’s Oil Industry — and Reshape Global Energy Markets?

The US is considering subsidies to rebuild Venezuela’s oil industry. Explore the impact on global energy markets, sanctions policy, and geopolitics.
Asia Pacific

Vietnam’s Economy Defies Tariff Headwinds, Emerging as a Key Winner of Global Supply Chain Shifts

Vietnam’s economy is outperforming expectations despite global tariff pressures, underscoring its rising role in global supply chains and ASEAN growth dynamics.
US

Fed Signals Patience: Why U.S. Rate Cuts Are Not Imminent

The U.S. Federal Reserve is signaling patience on further interest-rate cuts. Here’s what John Williams’ comments mean for markets and the global economy.
Global Economy

Mexico’s New Tariff Strategy: Why Rising Duties on Chinese and Asian Imports Could Reshape North American Supply Chains

Mexico has approved new tariffs on Chinese and Asian imports, a major shift that could reshape North American supply chains and deepen global trade tensions. Here’s what investors and policymakers need to know.
Global Economy

The World’s Wealth Divide Widens: What the Latest Global Inequality Report Reveals

A new global report finds the world’s richest individuals now own three times the wealth of the poorest half of humanity. Here’s what the data reveals—and how rising inequality may reshape economies and politics.