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May 9, 2025
News, World Economy

China’s Robotics and Wind Power Surge Defies U.S. Tariffs: Export Boom Clashes With Inflation Backlash

China’s export engine roared ahead with a 15% year-over-year surge in April 2025, defying U.S. tariffs aimed at stifling its economic ascent, as robotics shipments jumped 30% and a...

May 6, 2025
Commodities, World Economy

Asia’s Green Energy Stocks Skyrocket as Carbon Tax Deal Reached: CATL +12%

The landmark adoption of a $50 per ton carbon tax by 13 Asian nations triggered a dramatic rally in renewable energy equities, catapulting shares of battery giant CATL (+12%), wind turbine...

May 3, 2025
News, World Economy

The ‘Great American Debt Swap’: Trump Budget Would Monetize Debt Via Federal Reserve

The most radical element of Trump’s budget isn’t spending—it’s an unprecedented proposal to have the Federal Reserve permanently hold $10 trillion of U.S. debt, effectively canceling interest payments. How It...

April 28, 2025
News, World Economy

ECB’s Impossible Choice: Inflation Fight vs. Tariff-Induced Recession

The European Central Bank faces its most complex policy dilemma since the sovereign debt crisis as new data shows: Monetary Tightrope: Market Reactions: Unorthodox Solutions: Expert Warning:“Neither traditional tightening...

April 28, 2025
News, World Economy

Earth-Made or Man-Made? The Billion-Dollar Battle Over Hydrogen’s Future

A schism is emerging in the clean hydrogen sector, pitting natural “white hydrogen” proponents against advocates of electrolyzer-based “green hydrogen” in a battle over cost, scalability and climate impact....

April 28, 2025
News, World Economy

Beyond Factories: China’s $1 Trillion Bet on Tech Self-Sufficiency

The collapse of low-value exports has forced China’s hand: a historic $1 trillion reallocation to secure dominance in chips, batteries, and artificial intelligence. Sector Breakthroughs: Provincial Overhauls: Corporate Case...

April 25, 2025
News, World Economy

Dark Horse Winners: Unexpected Countries Profiting From US-China Tensions

Beyond the usual suspects, these unlikely nations are cashing in on trade tensions: 1. Poland: 2. Morocco: 3. Indonesia: Risks Ahead:

April 25, 2025
News, World Economy

Tech, Tariffs, and Trade: Why China Is Playing Hardball With the US

Behind China’s uncompromising trade stance lies a calculated strategy to protect its technological ascendancy. Industry insiders reveal Beijing’s tariff ultimatum directly responds to recent US moves to cripple China’s...

April 23, 2025
Commodities, World Economy

Gold Retreats as Trump’s U-Turn Boosts Investor Appetite for Risk

In a notable reversal of recent market momentum, gold prices retreated from record levels following a surprise political de-escalation by President Trump. Investors rebalanced their portfolios as Trump’s softened...

April 22, 2025
News, World Economy

Vietnam’s Export Fraud Crackdown Threatens $50B in U.S. Corporate Supply Chains

Vietnam’s aggressive new measures to combat fraudulent exports are set to send shockwaves through global supply chains, with U.S. corporations bracing for disruptions across multiple industries. According to a...