Find out why Australia’s central bank raised the interest rate and what that decision says about global inflation. We bring an overview of rising energy, housing, and food prices, the consequences for citizens and businesses, and the reasons why markets can no longer count on a quick easing of monetary policy.
Find out what lies behind the new U.S. tariffs and why uncertainty over Donald Trump’s moves is affecting supply chains, exporters, and multinational companies. We bring an overview of legal disputes, reactions from the European Union, Canada, and China, and possible consequences for global trade and the economy.
Find out why Asian stock markets on March 18, 2026, are torn between geopolitical risk and the hunt for opportunity. We bring an overview of the impact of the Gulf conflict, oil price movements, Japanese exports, and expectations from the Fed on investor sentiment in the region.
Find out why the meeting of American and Chinese officials in Paris is important for trade, tariffs and supply chains, and how it could affect markets and a possible meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in a period of heightened global tensions.
Find out what Apple’s lowering of commissions in the Chinese App Store means for developers, technology platforms, and the broader digital economy. We bring an overview of regulatory pressure, business consequences, and the reasons why this move resonates beyond the Chinese market as well.
Find out why Saudi production cuts and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are intensifying nervousness in the oil market. We provide an overview of the consequences for supply chains, fuel prices, energy importers and broader economic stability in the world.