A closure of the Strait of Hormuz would unleash an en-ergy shock, spike inflation, paralyze shipping routes, and fuel global tensions—pushing markets, governments, and central banks into a new era of volatility
Beijing reports encouraging 5.4% GDP growth despite international economic turbulence, emphasizing domestic resilience while attributing external challenges largely to American trade policies
As Trump signals a potential 145% tariff reduction, China maintains its characteristic blend of cautious optimism and principled demands, insisting on respect and equality rather than threats and blackmail
In what amounts to economic mutually assured destruction, the U.S. and China are locked in a spectacular trade standoff that resembles two heavyweight boxers punching themselves in the face to intimidate each other
As U.S. trade theatrics unsettle African markets, China-Africa trade keeps rising—quietly, unevenly, and always with a suitcase full of infrastructure contracts
Trump’s tariff threats spark fury in Beijing as China vows firm retaliation and mocks U.S. pressure with warnings of unending economic pushback
BIMCO warns that Trump’s proposed tariffs on Chinese-built ships could disrupt U.S. trade, raise consumer costs, and hinder energy exports, creating chaos in the global shipping industry
The golden days of high freight rates are over. Overcapacity, trade tensions, and shifting alliances have turned the tide for the world’s largest ocean carriers. Can they stay afloat?
As new tariffs are exchanged between Washington and Beijing, with Mexico and Canada reluctantly joining the dance, the global economy watches the latest steps in this high-stakes performance
Donald Trump’s second term starts with diplomatic surprises—an invitation to Xi Jinping, delayed TikTok ban enforcement, and trade talks. Will rhetoric turn into action, or are we entering a new era of uncertainty?