Reading Time : 2 minutesWall Street predicts a 17% Swiss franc surge against a faltering dollar, fueled by safe-haven frenzy and U.S. turmoil. Hedge funds bet big amid SNB restraint, but exporters cry foul. Is this the franc’s breakout moment, or a central bank trap waiting to snap?
Reading Time : 2 minutesEurope defies Wall Street with record inflows and surging optimism, but strategist warnings signal potential peaks amid widening valuation gaps and AI risks.
Reading Time : 2 minutesCrypto markets have plunged dramatically, with some tokens losing most of their value. Speculation, low liquidity, leverage, and macroeconomic pressures combine to create cascading declines. Many cryptocurrencies lack sustainable use, leaving only a small fraction with lasting relevance. The collapse highlights the fragile nature of assets built on sentiment rather than fundamentals.
Reading Time : 2 minutesA Supreme Court ruling has shaken global trade by declaring key presidential tariffs unlawful. The decision challenges executive power, opens the door to massive refund claims, and injects uncertainty into supply chains worldwide. Businesses and consumers now face a volatile transition as policymakers rethink how far emergency authority can stretch in economic warfare. The stakes remain high for all involved.
Reading Time : 2 minutesChina’s clean energy milestone masks surging coal builds driven by blackout fears. Solar and wind shatter records, yet 291 GW of coal looms—exposing a high-stakes gamble between green ambition and grid reliability.
Reading Time : 2 minutesWang Yi tells EU leaders at Munich: Blame protectionism, not China, for your woes. Amid EV tariffs and Ukraine tensions, is Beijing’s partnership pitch a savvy divide-and-rule tactic fracturing Europe’s front? Investigative lens on high-stakes diplomacy.
Reading Time : 2 minutesStandard Chartered’s AI Bubble Meter debuts amid frothy valuations, flashing modest upside signals. But is it a genuine risk gauge or a wealth management lure targeting Asia’s elite? Probe the fine print as AI frenzy meets market jitters.
Reading Time : 2 minutesAs Chinese EVs flood Europe and trade deficits soar, Brussels plots a “Made in Europe” shield. But is this bold strategy economic independence—or a desperate scramble to protect fading giants? Dive into the high-stakes battle for Europe’s manufacturing soul.
Reading Time : 2 minutesBYD’s quiet launch of trial production at its new Hungary plant raises sharp questions about the future of Europe’s car industry. By building inside the EU, the Chinese EV giant neatly sidesteps rising tariffs while locking in local jobs and capacity. Is this just smart strategy, or the first step in a deeper realignment of global auto power?
Reading Time : 2 minutesStarmer meets Xi in Beijing to reset ties via border pact and trade push, amid human rights outcry and Western charm offensive against Trump tariffs. Is it pragmatic diplomacy or moral compromise
Reading Time : 3 minutesEU-India free trade pact nears seal amid U.S. tariff fallout, slashing car duties and forging security ties. But agriculture, carbon taxes, and ratification hurdles cast doubt on this mega-deal’s staying power.
Reading Time : 2 minutesGoogle DeepMind’s decision to hire a chief economist focused on a post-AGI world reveals more than corporate foresight. It suggests internal expectations that artificial general intelligence may arrive soon enough to disrupt economic fundamentals. By questioning how labor, value, and growth function after AGI, DeepMind hints at systemic shocks that current models are unprepared to absorb.
Reading Time : 2 minutesU.S. tariffs on Chinese goods were meant to redraw global trade lines, but instead they bent them. Vietnam has emerged as a key transit hub where Chinese products are lightly transformed and rerouted to the United States. This quiet workaround exposes how adaptable global supply chains are when political pressure meets economic incentive.
Reading Time : 2 minutesGold closed 2025 with one of its strongest performances in decades, driven by confidence rather than fear. Supported by expectations of easier monetary policy and steady institutional demand, the rally reflected a return to long-term thinking. As 2026 nears, gold’s strength points to resilience, balance, and renewed trust in lasting value.
Reading Time : 2 minutesAs gold prices approach record levels, gold mining stocks are regaining momentum. Newmont, the world’s largest gold producer, illustrates how scale, disciplined operations, and rising margins can attract investors. In a volatile global environment, well-managed miners are increasingly seen as both defensive assets and engines of long-term value.
