Southeast Asia’s power demand to triple by 2030: report
Southeast Asia’s power demand from green industrial parks, data centres, and electric vehicles is expected to increase threefold to more…
The ‘Thucydides Trap’: why a 2,500-year-old war loomed over the Trump-Xi summit
In 2015, Chinese President Xi Jinping used the term “Thucydides Trap” in Seattle before an audience that included former Secretary…
US industrial production rises 0.7% in april, beats estimates
US industrial production rebounded strongly in April, while retail sales continued to show resilience despite mounting inflationary pressures across the…
Column: All-time highs, hot inflation and a deal that isn’t done yet
At the time of writing, President Trump, along with a clutch of top US corporate executives, is in China. Mr…
India wholesale inflation jumps to 8.3% in April
India’s wholesale price inflation accelerated sharply in April, rising to its highest level in more than three-and-a-half years, government data…
US Senate confirms Kevin Warsh to Fed Board
The US Senate on Tuesday confirmed Kevin Warsh to a 14-year term as a governor at the Federal Reserve. This…
Evening digest: Trump says Iran ceasefire on life support, Oil tops $104
Global markets faced renewed uncertainty on Monday after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was on “massive…
Goldman shifts Fed forecast: is rate relief further away than thought?
Goldman Sachs has pushed back its forecast for the first US interest-rate cut, saying higher energy prices and the risk…
US jobs report beats forecasts in April as unemployment holds steady at 4.3%
The US labour market delivered stronger-than-expected job growth in April, signalling continued resilience despite mounting concerns over trade tensions, artificial…
US jobless claims rise less than expected despite ongoing layoffs
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose modestly last week, underscoring continued resilience in the US…