From Spain to Canada: why are world leaders turning to China?
On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez sat across from Xi Jinping in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing and declared that Europe and China…
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Magyar vs Orbán: The €17B EU funding freeze at the heart of Hungary’s election
On Sunday, April 12, Hungarians go to the polls in what may be the most economically consequential election in the EU this year — one whose result will be felt…
Why ordinary investors are struggling in Trump’s Truth Social market
At 6:12 on a Tuesday morning, Trump posted that a whole civilisation would die that night. By 8 p.m., he had announced a ceasefire. By Wednesday’s open, the Nasdaq was…
US power demand to hit new highs through 2027 on AI-driven surge
US electricity demand is set to extend its record-breaking streak through 2027, driven by rapid growth in artificial intelligence infrastructure, cryptocurrency operations, and broader electrification across the economy, according to…
Pakistan’s $3.5B UAE loan repayment puts IMF programme at risk
Pakistan will repay a $3.5 billion loan to the United Arab Emirates this month, two government officials said, raising fresh pressure on the country’s foreign exchange reserves and risking a…
India’s AC boom isn’t here yet: why cooling stocks are lagging
Despite scorching summers and rising temperatures across India, air conditioner makers like Voltas and Blue Star have struggled to translate long-term potential into consistent stock performance.Over the past year, Voltas…
One year on, did Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs make America wealthier?
Just over a year ago, on April 2, 2025, US President Donald Trump walked into the White House Rose Garden holding a large placard and signed what he called a…
USD/CHF forecast: Rising wedge forms ahead of US NFP data
The USD/CHF exchange rate continued its uptrend this week as demand for the US dollar remained. Still, the pair has formed a highly bearish chart pattern, pointing to more downside…
Dollar rises on safe-haven demand after Trump warns Iran still a risk
The dollar rose on Thursday after US President Donald Trump described Iran as acting “crazy,” tempering expectations for a swift ceasefire that had briefly erased a two-day slide in the…
China offloads record LNG as Hormuz disruption lifts Asian prices
Chinese companies are offloading record quantities of liquefied natural gas onto the spot market as domestic demand weakens and supply disruptions push Asian prices sharply higher.At least eight to 10…