China's industrial firms recorded their third consecutive annual decline in profits in 2024, highlighting significant structural and external challenges. Despite achieving a 5% GDP growth rate through aggressive government stimulus, underlying economic vulnerabilities persist, compounded by...

The hedge fund industry concluded 2024 on a high note, reaching $4.51 trillion in assets under management (AUM), a 9.75% increase from the previous year. This growth, the strongest since 2021, highlights not only the resilience of hedge funds but also the evolving dynamics of an industry navigating...

In a decisive move reflecting President Donald Trump's "America First" policy, the U.S. State Department has issued a comprehensive "stop-work" order on existing foreign assistance programs and halted the initiation of new aid projects. This action follows an executive order from President Trump...

In a groundbreaking move, President Donald Trump issued an executive order on January 2025 aimed at redefining the future of digital assets in the United States. The order establishes a working group that will focus on the regulation of cryptocurrencies and explore the potential of creating a...

In January 2025, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) implemented a significant policy change by raising its short-term interest rate from 0.25% to 0.5%, marking the highest level in 17 years. This decision reflects the BOJ's strategic response to evolving domestic economic conditions and global financial...

The evolving dynamics between the United States and China have placed American businesses operating in China at a crossroads, compelling them to reassess their strategies and operations. The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in China's recent survey highlights that over half of these businesses...

Cracks In The Facade: Russia's War Economy Under Strain   Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 triggered a wave of Western sanctions, leading many to predict a swift economic collapse. However, defying expectations, Russia's resource-rich economy, fueled by exports of oil, gas, and minerals,...

On January 22, the Stoxx 600, a pan-European index, increased by 0.8% to an all-time high of 529.88 points. Numerous specialists credit this, among other factors, to the reality that investors are less apprehensive about the potential implementation of high tariffs on goods imported from the EU by...

On the night of January 22, US President Donald Trump spoke on the phone with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. In the discussion, the crown prince of the kingdom emphasized his plan to boost investment and trade with the US by $600 billion over the next four years and potentially...