In recent weeks, a chorus of more hawkish voices has emerged within the Federal Reserve (Fed), signalling a clear reluctance to follow through with another rate reduction at the upcoming December 9-10 meeting. Regional bank presidents such as Jeffrey Schmid (Kansas City), Lorie Logan (Dallas) and...

In a decisive pivot, President Donald Trump announced the rollback of import tariffs on more than 200 food-and-beverage items—including staples such as beef, coffee, bananas, oranges and tomato products—as part of a broader effort to ease consumer inflation and respond to mounting political...

The United States and South Korea have unveiled comprehensive details of a far-reaching economic and security agreement centred on an unprecedented wave of South Korean investment into American industrial sectors, most notably shipbuilding. The deal includes a $150 billion commitment to support US...

China’s leadership has used a succession of recent royal visits to amplify its preferred narrative of stability, trustworthiness and long-term partnership at a moment when it seeks to counterbalance perceptions of geopolitical tension and economic uncertainty. The arrivals of Thailand’s King Maha...

China’s latest economic indicators reveal a broader loss of momentum that is both sharper and more complex than earlier slowdowns. The October data, which showed factory output rising only 4.9 percent and retail sales expanding 2.9 percent, represent the weakest growth levels in over a year....

Major emerging economies are increasingly demonstrating an ability to withstand heightened U.S. tariff pressures, supported by a deliberate restructuring of trade networks, deeper regional connectivity and the gradual diversification of export dependencies. A new wave of economic...

In what could prove a defining stretch for the luxury goods sector, major fashion houses are navigating a tense holiday season that may determine whether the recent uptick in sentiment can translate into a durable recovery. While stocks of companies such as LVMH and Kering have surged, the...

The European Central Bank is not expected to adjust its main interest rate unless the Eurozone economy experiences another major disruption, according to ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel, who spoke at the BNP Paribas conference in London. In October, the regulator maintained the deposit...

Global wine production is showing a modest rebound in 2025, yet the broader narrative is one of structural constraint — driven largely by a string of climate shocks, evolving consumption patterns and strategic stock-adjustments. According to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV),...