Why the next era of growth may be shaped by something far less visible—but far more powerful For centuries, economic progress has been measured through familiar indicators. Nations track GDP. Investors watch stock markets. Businesses focus on revenue, profit, and market share. Financial institutions assess liquidity, capital, and risk. Money has traditionally been viewed as […]
The easing of tensions in the Middle East is allowing investors to shift their focus back to macroeconomic data from major economies. However, the beginning of the week is not overly packed in this regard, and today’s most crucial data releases are already behind us. Macroeconomic Data Monday German factory orders disappointed heavily, recording […]
The Australian Dollar spent Monday trying to talk itself into a recovery, and the tape was not buying it. AUD/USD has ridden a China-and-commodities narrative for months, one that conveniently glossed over how shaky both legs of that trade have become, and Friday’s Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) print finally forced a reckoning. US employers added 172K […]
White House World Cup Task Force Executive Director Andrew Giuliani and New York Red Bulls defender Dylan Nealis discuss the FIFA World Cup as they prepare for kick-off. The FIFA World Cup 2026 prepares for kick-off this week with Andrew Giuliani, White House World Cup Task Force Executive Director, outlining the expected $30.5 billion economic […]
The World Bank Group has warned that the progress made over decades in reducing extreme poverty could go into reverse by 2030. With conflict, violence, climate-driven disasters and health crises pushing the world’s poorest communities deeper into jeopardy, the Bank has used its Fragility Forum 2026 to flag the need for urgent, coordinated action. The […]
It seems the entire market is enamored of anything related to artificial intelligence. While AI has been the key story affecting equities in recent years, investors shouldn’t lose sight of other durable secular trends that continue to show promise. The ongoing rise of the cashless economy is one such area, enhanced by the convenience and […]
Predictions that the FIFA World Cup 2026 games will attract more than $1 billion in spending at Southern California hotels, restaurants and tourist hotspots this summer are beginning to look a little shaky. A major hotel trade group is tamping down a previously upbeat forecast, saying FIFA itself has canceled “thousands of downtown Los Angeles […]
Chinese banks are paying more to hold your dollars. At least five institutions, spanning both state-owned giants and joint-stock banks, have raised interest rates on US dollar deposits in a coordinated effort to slow the yuan’s appreciation against the greenback. The yuan has gained over 3% against the dollar so far in 2026, and Chinese […]
People have long tried to discern a method to US President Donald Trump’s tariff madness. Many have concluded that there probably isn’t one. Perhaps the latest threat from the White House is more evidence of that. The plan is to levy 10 to 12.5 per cent tariffs on 60 economies, including China and the European […]
Esra Tekin 06 June 2026•Update: 06 June 2026 Senior officials, business leaders, and representatives of the global Islamic economy gathered at Dolmabahce Palace on Friday for the 5th Global Business Excellence Gala, held as part of the 3rd Global Islamic Economy Summit. Addressing participants, Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz highlighted the growing importance of international […]
