How might a wider Middle East conflict affect the global economy?
The world economy is underperforming as a result of tight monetary policies, weaker global trade, a slowing Chinese economy and…
Bankers see tepid investments due to uncertainty over US elections, geopolitics
Questions about the direction of the United States and wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are making investors cautious,…
Europe’s return to zero rates?
If markets are correct, inflation-adjusted European Central Bank interest rates could be back negative by the middle of next year…
China’s Sept industrial profits post steepest fall of the year
China’s industrial profits plunged in September, recording the steepest monthly decline of the year, official data showed on Sunday, as…
US October nonfarm payrolls seen taking a hit from striking aerospace, hotel workers
U.S. nonfarm payrolls in October could be reduced by as many as 41,000 jobs amid strikes in the aerospace manufacturing…
Xi’s Russia trip strengthens BRICS’ pillars
President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Russia to attend the 16th BRICS Summit provides a fresh outlook on how China…
Vietnam Puts Strategic Airfield on Newly-Built Island in the Spratlys
Vietnam is building a new airstrip on newly-reclaimed land in its segment of the Spratly Islands, capping off a large-scale…
Contractor Goes Missing From Anchor Handler at Norfolk
A search is under way for a missing maintenance worker aboard a tug at the port of Norfolk, Virginia. Derrick…
China Tailors its History for South China Sea Propaganda
Historians in China need to play a dual role. Not only do they contribute to the advancement of knowledge, but…