Turkey's annual inflation slowed to 30.9% in December, marking a fourth straight month of decline. While official data shows improvement, independent economists dispute the figures. Read more on the economic outlook.
Venezuela holds the world's largest proven oil reserves at 303 billion barrels, surpassing Saudi Arabia. Discover why this hasn't translated to economic prosperity and how oil still dominates global energy.
Nobel laureate María Corina Machado outlined a radical $1.7 trillion economic transformation for Venezuela via privatisation in 2025, aiming to reverse socialist policies. Read the full blueprint.
Despite holding the world's largest proven oil reserves, Venezuela remains a minor supplier. Experts cite policy, sanctions, and infrastructure decay. Can it revive its energy sector?
With Maduro gone, Cuba faces its darkest hour as fuel and financial lifeline from Venezuela is severed. Experts warn of economic collapse and unprecedented hardship for the island nation. Read the full analysis.
Saudi Arabia unveils a detailed SR217 billion borrowing strategy for 2026 to fund its budget deficit and manage debt repayments, focusing on sustainability and market diversification. Discover the Kingdom's financial roadmap.
European nations, uneasy over Trump's Russia-Ukraine peace talks, consider selling $2.34 trillion in US Treasuries. Experts warn this could trigger a crisis worse than 2008. Read the full analysis.
Could Trump's 'America First' policies dethrone the US dollar? An analysis of the tail-end risks, costs, benefits, and the fragile pillars of global currency dominance. Read more.
Pakistani traders and businesses foresee a severe economic crisis in 2025, citing soaring inflation, high taxes, and crippling energy costs. Can the government intervene?
Despite Trump's tariffs and AI anxiety, the global economy shows resilience with strong growth indicators. Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan data reveal surprising momentum. Read the full analysis.
Oil prices edged higher in early 2026 trade amid Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian oil facilities and US sanctions on Venezuela's exports. Brent crude rose to $60.99. Explore the market impact.
Carmen Reinhart warns the US dollar's 'exorbitant privilege' is under threat as nations hedge bets. Rising deficits & trade uncertainty fuel a slow but steady diversification from dollar assets. Read analysis.
Venezuela's official dollar rate skyrocketed 479% in 2025, with a widening black market gap. Hyperinflation and US sanctions cripple the oil-rich nation's economy. Read the full analysis.
Global sovereign wealth funds amassed a record $15 trillion in assets in 2025, with Middle Eastern funds leading massive investments in AI and digitalization. Discover the key players and trends.
Sovereign wealth funds poured $132 billion into the US in 2025, while investments in emerging markets like India and China fell 28%. Global state-owned assets hit a record $60 trillion.
From the wars in Ukraine & Gaza to climate crises & AI disruption, explore the powerful global headwinds set to define 2024's geopolitical and economic landscape. Understand the challenges ahead.
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced an estimated 5% economic growth for 2025, meeting the official target. Read the full analysis of China's economic pressures and outlook.
UAE mandates a Dh6,000 minimum wage for Emirati private sector employees from Jan 2026. Non-compliance will block work permits and affect Emiratisation quotas. Read details.
Jersey's workforce is aging, with over a quarter now 55+. Experts see this not as a crisis but a key opportunity to boost productivity and ease labour shortages. Discover the data and strategy.
Israel's industrial sector shows resilience with a 6.1% production increase in March 2024, led by manufacturing and mining. Discover the key drivers behind this economic growth.
Iran faces its largest protests since 2022 as the rial plunges to a record low against the US dollar, triggering economic unrest. President Pezeshkian calls for dialogue. Read the full story.
Facing global trade tensions, China is prioritizing domestic consumption to stabilize its economy. A new report details the strategic pivot and its implications for global trade. Read the full analysis.
Oil prices rose over 0.9% in early Asian trading as Middle East tensions and Russia-Ukraine conflict fueled supply disruption fears. Key details on price movements and analyst insights inside.
President Trump's call for a weaker dollar finds surprising agreement among some Chinese economists, who argue a stronger yuan could boost China's consumer power. Goldman Sachs sees a potential 30% undervaluation.
Pakistan faces a severe flour shortage as corruption stalls wheat supply, causing prices to soar and sparking public outrage. Learn the full story behind the crisis.
A new report shatters the illusion of China's economic resilience, revealing a deepening structural crisis driven by debt, property collapse, and demographic decline. What does this mean for global markets? Read the full analysis.
Pakistan faces a severe brain drain as thousands of professionals flee, contradicting Army Chief Asim Munir's claims of 'brain gain.' Experts warn of a deepening economic and social crisis.
Despite government assurances of economic stability, Pakistani citizens face relentless inflation and rising living costs. Explore the stark reality behind the official narrative.
A new ICMA report exposes how severe governance gaps are damaging Pakistan's economy. Discover the urgent reforms needed for stability and growth. Read the full analysis now.
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