GLOBAL ECONOMY NEWS

Why the ECB Is Sounding the Alarm on Europe’s Overheated Asset Markets

The ECB has sounded a warning over Europe’s overheated asset markets, citing risks from high valuations amid weak growth and elevated interest rates. Here’s what investors need to know.

2025.11.28

EUR

China Just Overtook the US in Open AI – Why It Matters for Global Power

China now leads the world in downloads of “open” AI models, surpassing the US for the first time. This article explains the MIT–Hugging Face data, China’s open-model strategy, and what it means for startups, standards, and geopolitics.

2025.11.27

Tech

Taiwan Pledges an Additional $40 Billion in Defense Spending to Counter China’s Growing Pressure

Taiwan will allocate an additional US$40 billion for defense as tensions with China rise. Here’s what the plan includes, how allies are responding, and the impact on Indo-Pacific security and markets.

2025.11.26

Asia Pacific

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.

2025.11.25

Global Economy

Signs of Progress in U.S.–Ukraine Peace Talks and Global Market Implications

The White House says negotiations with Ukraine show real progress, raising hopes for a path toward ending the Russia–Ukraine war. Here’s what the diplomatic shift means for energy markets, Europe’s economy, and geopolitical risk.

2025.11.24

Ukraine-Russia

Europe Hardens Its China Trade Strategy: Why Germany’s Pivot Matters for the Global Economy

The EU is preparing a tougher trade stance on China as Germany pivots its long-standing policies. This analysis explains Europe’s de-risking strategy, political drivers, and global economic implications.

2025.11.21

EUR

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.

2025.11.20

Global Economy

UK Inflation Falls for the First Time in Months — What It Means for Reeves’ Budget and BOE Policy

The UK reported its first inflation drop since March, reshaping expectations for Chancellor Reeves' upcoming Budget and the Bank of England's policy path. Here's what global investors need to know.

2025.11.19

EUR

Death Sentence for Bangladesh’s Former PM: What It Means for Regional Risk and Investment

Analysis of the global political and economic implications following the death sentence of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, covering regional geopolitical dynamics and market risks.

2025.11.17

Asia Pacific

China’s Economic Momentum Stalls as Factory Output and Retail Sales Hit One-Year Lows

China’s latest data shows factory output and retail sales growth at their weakest in over a year, raising fresh concerns about demand, deflation, and policy effectiveness.

2025.11.15

Asia Pacific