The US dollar experiences heightened volatility, heading for its worst weekly performance since June 2025 due to unpredictable policymaking and geopolitical developments. Analysis reveals political events significantly impact currency movements.
China's central bank has set its strongest yuan guidance rate since May 2023 at 6.9929 against the US dollar, indicating controlled currency appreciation despite export concerns amid a record trade surplus.
Venezuela owes China billions in debt secured by oil exports, a critical financial arrangement amid economic crises. This article explores the scale, reasons, and implications of this oil-involved debt.
The US Dollar faces an existential credibility crisis as a fiat currency, driven by geopolitical tensions, excessive money printing, and the BRICS-led de-dollarisation movement challenging its global dominance.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlights the growing debt burden in developed countries as a significant risk to global economic stability, urging proactive measures.
Asian stock markets closed higher on Friday, buoyed by strong US economic indicators and easing trade tensions between the EU and US. Key indices in Hong Kong, Japan, China, and South Korea all posted gains.
While the US may use economic integration as a coercive tool, its declining share of global GDP and reliance on foreign debt reveal mutual dependency. World leaders at Davos warn against American unilateralism.
Venezuela's interim government proposes a hydrocarbons bill to ease state control over oil industry, aiming to attract US investors while analysts question its effectiveness.
World Economic Forum managing director Jeremy Jurgens responded positively to Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy's proposal to host an annual WEF follow-up meeting in Hyderabad, potentially positioning the city as a global economic dialogue hub outside Davos.
European stock markets recorded their first gain in five sessions after President Donald Trump abandoned Greenland-linked tariff threats. Upbeat corporate earnings further fueled the rally, with trade-sensitive sectors leading gains.
Rajan Bharti Mittal, Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, emphasizes the need for equitable treatment of the US in trade, similar to other nations, to foster global economic stability and growth.
The World Economic Forum has announced a partnership with Telangana to support its 'Telangana Rising 2047' vision, focusing on sustainable development and economic growth.
World leaders at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos are focusing on persistent inflation, climate change in Greenland, and geopolitical tensions, with former US President Trump's address drawing significant attention.
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen asserts India ceased purchasing Russian crude oil following former President Donald Trump's threat of a 25% tariff on such imports, highlighting global energy market shifts.
Former US President Donald Trump delivered a major speech at the World Economic Forum, outlining his vision on global trade, economic policies, and geopolitical challenges.
Former US President Donald Trump's tariff threats related to Greenland acquisition have stalled the US-EU trade deal, impacting global trade dynamics and diplomatic relations.
Former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney will chair the World Economic Forum's 2026 meeting in Davos, drawing inspiration from Václav Havel's 1978 essay 'The Power of the Powerless' on truth and integrity in leadership.
Donald Trump's recent appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos highlighted key global economic trends, including trade policies and geopolitical realignments, with implications for India's strategic and economic interests on the world stage.
Donald Trump's potential return to the World Economic Forum in Davos signals a strategic shift in US global economic policy, with implications for climate, trade, and EU relations.
A Kiel Institute study shows US consumers paid 96% of $200 billion from Trump's tariffs, confirming economists' warnings that tariffs act as a consumption tax on Americans.
South Korea's economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.3% in Q4 2025, marking the steepest quarterly decline in three years, with construction investment being the biggest drag.
China's construction slowdown has stalled global cement production growth, potentially marking peak cement emissions. With technological cleanup proving difficult, this economic shift offers unexpected climate benefits.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen cautions the US that imposing extra tariffs on European allies regarding Greenland would be a strategic error, as stated at the World Economic Forum 2026.
US President Donald Trump addresses the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, with leaders from over 130 nations discussing global stability and climate change.
President Trump's policies are inadvertently strengthening China's global influence, as nations pivot to Beijing amid US trade wars and geopolitical shifts, reshaping international relationships.
The US should avoid promoting dollarization worldwide as it brings risks for both America and other nations, undermining monetary sovereignty and fiscal discipline.
President Trump's proposed tariffs on European nations threaten to disrupt the deep economic ties between the US and EU, potentially slowing growth, hurting manufacturing, and raising costs for consumers.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz issues strong warning about potential U.S. tariffs, saying they would severely damage Germany's economy while American consumers pay the price.
The World Economic Forum gathers amid geopolitical turmoil and trade tensions. With Trump attending and India sending a large delegation, can Davos foster meaningful dialogue?
Europe prepares for Trump's new 10% tariffs on Nordic countries and allies over Greenland troops. Analysis shows minimal GDP impact, but sectors like healthcare and autos face risks.