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How Africa is asserting itself globally — despite Trump

2025 was a year heavily dominated by US President Donald Trump’s disruptive policies. While some of his actions caused harm, governments across Africa also managed to improve their geo-political position. January 20 was a turning...

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Direct and Action-Oriented Global Trade at a Crossroads: Growth vs. Fragmentation

Global trade today stands at an unusual and uncomfortable juncture. On paper, the numbers appear reassuring. World trade in goods and services is estimated to have crossed the $35 trillion mark in 2025, expanding by...

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Moment Marketing – The Future of Brand Engagement

In the age of social media, where trends shift in seconds and conversations evolve in real time, brands are no longer relying solely on long-term campaigns or traditional advertising. Instead, they are embracing Moment marketing....

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The Rise of Silver: Why Prices Just Shattered All-Time Records

Silver recently reached an all-time high of $64. Although gold has eclipsed the white metal as a store of value, DW explores why silver is regaining global relevance. What happened to the price of silver...

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Beyond ₹90: What the Rupee’s New Reality Reveals About India’s Economic Architecture

The rupee’s journey beyond ₹90 is not an abrupt collapse but a culmination of long-running pressures that have now converged. For years, the currency had been trading above its fundamental value, held there by capital...

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Poland: A trillion‑dollar player knocking on the G20’s door

Poland has been invited to observe the G20 summit in Miami next year. Full membership in the elite club may still be years away, but could it finally put Central Europe on the global map?...

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Rebuilding India’s GDP Engine: Practical Steps & IMF Guidance for Growth

The IMF’s recent engagement with India — most clearly reflected in its 2025 Article IV staff report (released 21 November 2025) and in its updated Data Adequacy Assessment (DAA) framework — has done something that...

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Why undoing the EU combustion engine ban spooks car rentals

The EU will soon unveil a new plan to curb CO2 emissions in Europe’s car sector, likely loosening an all-out 2035 ban of sales of combustion engine cars. But some businesses face more stringent electrification...

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Labour Reform in India: Progress in Law, Pressure in Delivery

On 21 November 2025, India completed one of its most ambitious labour reforms by operationalising the four consolidated Labour Codes — the Code on Wages, the Industrial Relations Code, the Social Security Code, and the...

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What a U.S. Visa Shift Would Mean for India? The H-1B Reckoning

For decades, the H-1B visa has been a cornerstone of the U.S.-India economic relationship. It’s more than a work permit; it’s a bridge for talent, a driver of remittances, and a symbol of global opportunity....

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Digitisation, Guarantees & NBFCs: The New Frontier in MSME Financing

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) remain the backbone of India’s economy, contributing nearly one-third of the country’s GDP and employing over 11 crore people. They also play a crucial role in exports, innovation, and...

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Why Gold Is Surging: The Global Search for Value Amidst Dollar Decline

Gold is glowing again. After months of quiet, both gold and silver are showing firm signs of revival — a response to a world that seems increasingly unsure of its own economic direction. Beneath this...