From Ghana to Namibia, recent appointments of women to top political positions have been encouraging. But with more women in significant roles, are African nations really boosting female political representation? With Ghanaian Vice President Jane Naana...
Iran launched plans to switch its currency to the toman in 2021, replacing the rial by removing four zeros in a bid to mask inflation. But the plan stalled. Now, the government is hoping to...
Tariff & Trump: Mexico and Canada say they will respond by imposing tariffs of their own, despite a retaliation clause in the US order. Meanwhile, China pledged to challenge the US move before the WTO....
The US dollar recorded lows for the month against many of the major currencies yesterday but has come back bid today. We had anticipated some consolidation ahead of the conclusion of the FOMC meeting tomorrow,...
Tech stocks, especially those linked to artificial intelligence plunged on Monday due to speculation around the possible impact of a breakthrough made by Chinese startup DeepSeek. Tech stocks plunged on Monday after claims of advances by...
Claiming unfair treatment for American companies Donald Trump has left the OECD’s global tax deal negotiations by executive order. Without the deal, countries could opt for “digital service taxes” of their own. Newly inaugurated US President...
The Government of India has already taken multiple steps to control Food Inflation in India. Still, due to seasonal climate variations, sometimes, the same is beyond the control parameters. What is the Current Situation? The cost...
Oxfam said trillionaires are expected to emerge within the next decade, as the richest 1% now own 45% of global wealth, while 44% of humanity lives on less than $6.85 per day. There is increasing...
Norway set a goal for all new cars sold to be electric by 2025, a decade ahead of the European Union. Subsidies and incentives have helped the Nordic country almost realize its goal, so what...
After rallying last week, the US dollar pulled back today, though is mostly consolidating within the range set last Thursday and Friday. The Japanese yen is the exception among the G10 currencies and is heavier...
The power struggle in South Korea has made the stock exchange jittery and pushed its currency to historic lows. Even its biggest companies are uncertain about what’s coming next. A cloud of uncertainty hangs over South...
As the 119th US Congress meets for the first time on Friday, House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a key test as he seeks enough votes to be re-elected. Johnson has President-elect Donald Trump’s endorsement, but...