China’s forex reserves rise more than expected in February
China’s foreign exchange reserves rose more than expected in February, central bank data showed on Friday, as the dollar weakness…
The economic and political risks of re-arming Europe
The proposed increase in European defence spending may be a ‘watershed moment’ according to the European Commission President, Ursula von…
Fed may need to stay patient on rates until summer, Bostic signals
New policies under the Trump administration are placing the U.S. economy in “incredible flux,” Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael…
Japan ready to declare end to deflation, economy minister says
Japan has cleared the key threshold for the government to officially declare an end to long-term price deflation, economy minister…
Germany’s rocky path to a new debt settlement
Germany’s would-be next chancellor, conservative leader Friedrich Merz, and the Social Democrats (SPD) with whom he is trying to form…
Trump delays tariffs for goods under Mexico, Canada trade deal
U.S. President Donald Trump suspended on Thursday tariffs of 25% he had imposed this week on most goods from Canada…
Why are Europe’s LNG imports surging while Asia’s are slipping?
In February, Europe’s imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are expected to climb to their second-highest level ever, while Asia’s…
US orders wind down of Chevron’s oil exports from Venezuela
The Trump administration said on Tuesday it was ending a license that the U.S. had granted to oil producer Chevron…
Venezuela’s oil exports rose in Feb ahead of Chevron’s license termination
Venezuela’s exports of crude and fuel rose in February to their highest since November, vessel monitoring data showed, as the…
ITALY DATA: Thermal coal imports fall 67% YOY in 2024 to 1.72 million mt
Italy’s total thermal coal imports fell 67.95% year over year in 2024 to 1.72 million mt, according to recent data…