Vietnam’s Economy Surges Despite U.S. Tariffs
Vietnam’s economy grew 8% in 2025, up from the previous year’s growth, driven by strong exports despite U.S. tariffs, according…
Dollar on course for biggest drop in almost a decade
The US dollar is on course for its biggest annual drop in nearly a decade after Donald Trump’s trade war…
Trump promised ‘aggressive’ housing reform next year. Here’s what to expect for home prices in 2026
Next year may mark a turning point for the US housing market. After several years in a deep freeze, with…
Tariffs Unravel India’s Dream of Challenging China in Toymaking
Three years ago, Vijendra Babu opened India’s largest toy factory, a two-story building with enough space to play 11 football…
How the 2025 Central Economic Work Conference Shapes China’s Economic Development
The Central Economic Conference was held in Beijing on Wednesday and Thursday, December 10 and 11, 2025, to discuss all…
The BRICS’ Dollar Dilemma: Grand Plan for Local Trade Lacks Critical Details
Brazil handed over the BRICS Presidency to India on December 12, 2025, though India will formally take over on January…
A weekly roundup on the geopolitics of money
EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS: The final week of 2024 delivered a stark message: the era of easy money is over. In a…
China’s rare earth magnet exports to EU jump nearly 60% as approvals take effect
China’s exports of permanent magnets to the European Union saw a sharp rebound in November, as Beijing confirmed last week…
Tech war: China’s AI developers to welcome Nvidia’s H200 chip shipments
China’s artificial intelligence developers are expected to welcome Washington’s go-ahead for Nvidia to ship its H200 AI chips to approved…
Trump unveils ‘historic reset’ of Biden fuel rules, touts $109 billion in savings
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday afternoon a reset of federal fuel standards that heightened under the Biden administration, which…