Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s high-stakes bid to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to ease punitive tariffs on Japanese automotive exports appears to have fallen flat at the recent G7 Leaders’ Summit in Calgary, Alberta. Ishiba’s diplomatic setback, underscored by a lack of tangible progress on a critical trade dispute, casts a long shadow over […]

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has long been recognized as a powerful engine for economic growth, job creation, and technological advancement in developing economies. However, new research from the World Bank paints a concerning picture: FDI flows to low- and middle-income countries have plummeted to their lowest levels since 2005. This alarming decline reflects a troubling […]

Despite persistent economic volatility and rising geopolitical tensions, global advertising spend is projected to grow by a robust 6.2% this year, reaching an impressive $1.16 trillion. This forecast, from Warc, a leading specialist in marketing effectiveness, reflects a resilient industry adapting to challenging market conditions. However, the projection marks a slight downward revision of 0.5 […]

The delicate equilibrium of global energy markets was shattered early Friday as news broke of Israeli strikes against targets in Iran, sending oil prices surging by more than 9% and pushing crude to its highest levels in almost five months. This dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East has sent a palpable tremor through […]

The British economy has hit a snag, contracting by a notable 0.3% in April 2025, a performance worse than many economists had feared. This unexpected dip, following modest growth in the preceding months, signals growing challenges for the UK, caught between the escalating global trade tensions ignited by Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs and persistent […]

In a significant diplomatic development, U.S. and Chinese officials announced a framework deal in London on Tuesday, aimed at easing their protracted trade tensions. The agreement, forged after two days of intensive negotiations, promises to remove China’s recent export restrictions on crucial rare earths and magnets, reciprocated by the U.S. lifting some of its own […]

After more than a decade of devastating conflict and crippling isolation, Syria is embarking on a pivotal economic reform journey, spearheaded by its Central Bank. In a move signaling profound changes, Central Bank of Syria Governor Abdulkader Husrieh recently confirmed plans to unify the country’s exchange rate before transitioning to a managed float system, aiming […]

What’s Happening? A pivotal round of trade discussions between the United States and China is scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2025, in London. According to U.S. President Donald Trump, the delegation will include Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. From China, Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead the […]

The European Central Bank (ECB) is widely expected to cut interest rates again this Thursday as part of its ongoing efforts to support the eurozone economy amid fluctuating inflation and global economic uncertainty. However, despite the likely rate cut, policymakers and analysts are increasingly discussing the possibility of a pause in the ECB’s year-long easing […]

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has warned that both high government debt interest payments and rising US tariff barriers will dampen the United Kingdom’s economic expansion over the coming years. In its latest Economic Outlook, published on 3 June 2025, the OECD trimmed its forecast for UK growth in 2025 from 1.4% […]