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The global economy faces a major shift as the United States becomes the first nation where government interest payments on national debt surpass $1 trillion in 2024, according to the Federal Reserve B...
Security forces in Iran utilized tear gas against protesters in the central Tehran bazaar on Tuesday as protests continued across the country. An NGO reported that over twenty people have been killed ...
This article argues that recent Iranian protests stem from economic hardship induced by US sanctions rather than a desire for regime change or political revolution. Economist Mohammad Reza Farzanegan ...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Chrystia Freeland as an economic advisor to Ukraine. Freeland, who served as Canada's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, brings e...
Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, announced that the country has received a record $45 billion in security assistance in 2025. This amount represents a 30% increase compared to the previous ye...
Democratic Party strategists are focusing heavily on issues related to cost of living and economic relief to sway voters away from President Donald Trump ahead of the 2020 election....
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov and Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina have been given a final opportunity by President Putin to rejuvenate the economy and control inflation, with expecta...
The Islamic Republic of Iran faces significant internal challenges due to economic difficulties exacerbated by sanctions and external military actions from Israel against both Iran and its regional pr...
Protests began in Iran on December 28th and have spread nationwide as demonstrators express dissatisfaction with the country's economic downturn and currency devaluation. Demonstrations have escalated...
Cai Qi, a member of China’s Politburo Standing Committee, has called on officials overseeing propaganda and public messaging to prioritize economic goals in preparation for the country's forthcoming f...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed the former Canadian finance minister Bill Morneau as an economic advisor to Ukraine. This move is seen as an effort to bolster Ukraine's economy a...
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of Iran stated that the economic demands of protesters are reasonable but warned against what he termed as rioting behavior. The protests started last Sunday due ...
Economic despair has fueled widespread protests across Iran over 24 hours as protesters express anger towards the regime due to the plummeting national currency reaching historic lows. Initially peace...
The article discusses Russia's ongoing military involvement and analyzes why President Vladimir Putin might continue his aggression despite mounting economic challenges within the country....
Japanese business leaders have canceled their annual trip to China aimed at fostering economic ties, marking the first time in over a decade that such political tensions have disrupted this significan...
The article highlights five positive factors that are expected to boost optimism regarding the U.S. economic outlook for 2026. Key among them is recent market performance, which saw a rise of over 15%...
Federal Reserve meeting minutes indicate that most policymakers are anticipating further reductions in interest rates. However, there remains a division among the officials regarding the timing and ex...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has outlined key details regarding the economic recovery plan for Ukraine following recent conflicts and crises....
According to preliminary estimates, India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by GDP metric and aims to overtake Germany within three years. Official confirmation of this ...
President Donald Trump has recently engaged in international affairs concerning multiple global flashpoints, including political turmoil in Ukraine, economic issues in Nigeria, and the ongoing politic...
Myanmar’s recent election held under military rule has disappointed many, including Taya, who saw her life improving before the 2021 coup. After a brief democratic period, the economy is deteriorating...
Japan's Takaichi-led Cabinet has proposed a record budget ahead of parliamentary approval scheduled for early next year....
The article discusses how tariffs implemented by the U.S. have negatively impacted its economy. It suggests that these tariff policies will continue to play a significant and detrimental role in 2026 ...
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide has announced the allocation of 4 billion Norwegian kroner ($400 million) in assistance to Ukraine. This financial support is intended to help cover costs r...
The opening of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in the Hetao cooperation zone marks a significant step for Hong Kong in its ambition to become an international tech hub. Chief Exe...
The article discusses how fear and apprehension are prevalent in Germany due to ongoing tensions with Russia. It highlights concerns over potential military actions, economic repercussions, and geopol...
Despite record December confidence levels, economic growth predictions for Ukraine remain capped at 2% by forecasters. The Ukrainian economy has shown resilience in adapting to wartime conditions, yet...
India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, with a GDP of $4.18 trillion, according to recent government announcements. This achievement sets India on track to potentially ...
China has initiated a free-trade experiment by turning the entire island province of Hainan into a duty-free customs zone, with an economy akin to Belgium and a GDP of $113 billion. Some speculate tha...
India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy based on nominal GDP at $4.18 trillion, according to government data. The projections forecast India will overtake Germany to tak...
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung plans a state visit to China next week with stops in Beijing, Shanghai, focusing on improving ties amid economic rivalry and discussing nuclear issues....
Business bankruptcies have surged to an 11-year peak in Germany due to poor economic growth, affecting small businesses the most. Economists caution about potential job losses but note that there migh...
The Nikkei 225 has surpassed the psychological milestone of 54,000, driven by ongoing expectations surrounding Yoshihiko Noda's successor Toshimitsu Motegi and subsequent policymakers. Ten-year Japane...
The Iranian government began providing $7 monthly payments to citizens last month in an attempt to mitigate ongoing economic unrest. Despite this initiative, protests and public dissatisfaction contin...
This article discusses how gold and silver prices are experiencing their largest annual gains since the early 1980s due to economic uncertainties worldwide, including high inflation rates and geopolit...
Hong Kong's exports increased by 18.8% year-over-year in November, marking the strongest growth since March 2022. The rise was primarily due to robust demand for electrical equipment, machinery, and a...
The article discusses how despite potential declines in global crude oil prices, Russia’s economic resilience remains intact due to diversification measures, accumulation of foreign exchange reserves,...
The Ukrainian Ambassador to India, Oleksandr Polishchuk, expressed optimism regarding an upcoming visit by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the country later this year. This announcement was made duri...
The latest full-year trade data indicate that Russia has increased its food imports while reducing the import of machinery, likely due to tightening sanctions impacting industrial growth....
BOJ governor Ueda emphasized that Japan's central bank intends to persist with its strategy of raising the interest rate after recent hikes to 0.75%, marking a three-decade high. Observers anticipate ...
Thailand's currency, the baht, experienced an unexpected rise of nearly 10% against the US dollar in 2025, becoming the second-best performing currency. This appreciation contradicts the country's eco...
China is identified as the world's second-largest economy. Although China has outgrown all other economies since its founding in 1949, it still lags behind the first-place nation....
Chinese outbound travel is predicted to grow dramatically in 2026 due to relaxed visa policies and a stronger yuan. However, visits to Japan might drop by nearly half as a result of a political rift b...
China’s central bank has strengthened the yuan’s daily fixing rate for three consecutive sessions, setting it at a nearly 16-month high of 7.0103 to the US dollar on Tuesday. Despite recent US dollar ...
Financial institutions like Citibank and Bank of America are expressing optimism towards Hong Kong's residential real estate market due to decreased mortgage rates and robust leasing demand, leading t...
Policy makers in Southeast Asia are concerned about multiple issues including geopolitical tensions, economic instability, and regional security challenges....
The opposition parties Union and governing party SPD have started their political year with press conferences highlighting very different stances on the economic situation due to a new SPD concept for...
President Trump is threatening the independence of the Federal Reserve in an attempt to secure cheaper borrowing costs. This action could undermine one of the world's most significant financial instit...
Pakistan is experiencing an outflow of multinational corporations across various industries due to the increasing dominance of the military in commerce, leading to a hostile business environment....
Cuba's economy and political stability face challenges due to the ongoing economic crisis in Venezuela, its key strategic ally. The decline in financial support, oil supplies, and other crucial assist...