How Japan broke the world’s favorite free lunch
It’s always a bad sign when Japan makes headlines. That’s because the country used to sit quietly in the background…
Analysis: OPEC’s cohesion in question as cartel prioritises flexibility over market share
The recent decision to pause production increases by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies highlighted the complex…
Michael Dell pledges $6.25B to seed ‘Trump Accounts’ for 25M kids
A major philanthropic push by Michael and Susan Dell is set to widen financial access for millions of young Americans…
OECD raises Brazil’s 2025 growth forecast but warns of slowing momentum
The OECD updated its forecast for Brazil’s economic performance in 2025, but cautioned that the country may experience weariness by…
Commodity wrap: gold, silver, and oil prices retreat as investors book profits
Gold and silver prices fell on Tuesday as investors booked profits after a surge in the precious metals in the…
Cocoa prices rebound 12% from 2-year lows amid ICCO’s surprise surplus outlook
Cocoa prices have demonstrated a significant rebound at the start of the week, successfully continuing a recovery after a sharp…
India eyes Mongolian coking coal to end Australian reliance, battles logistical hurdles
India is exploring the feasibility of importing coking coal from Mongolia, aiming to diversify its sourcing for the crucial steelmaking…
Why Canada’s economy became the most conflicting story of 2025
Canada’s economy has delivered one of the strangest narratives of the year. The country is growing on paper, yet slowing…
UK manufacturing returns to growth after 13 months as PMI rises to 50.2
Britain’s manufacturing sector returned to growth for the first time in more than a year in November, signalling a tentative…
India industrial slowdown deepens as festival season disrupts production
India’s latest industrial figures show a sharp loss of momentum at the start of the festive quarter, raising new questions…