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Can the U.S. and China Dodge the ‘Thucydides Trap’? Xi and Trump Discuss at Crucial Summit

Can the U.S. and China Dodge the ‘Thucydides Trap’? Xi and Trump Discuss at Crucial Summit

Trump and Xi Meet: A New Chapter in U.S.-China Relations In a significant meeting in Beijing, U.S. President Donald Trump ... Read more

Kospi Soars to New Heights: What Asia’s Mixed Markets and Surging Oil Prices Mean for Investors

Kospi Soars to New Heights: What Asia’s Mixed Markets and Surging Oil Prices Mean for Investors

South Korea’s Kospi index had a strong start, reaching a new high as markets in the Asia-Pacific region reacted to ... Read more

April Sees Surprising Growth in China’s Factory Activity, Yet New Orders Decline: What It Means for the Economy

April Sees Surprising Growth in China’s Factory Activity, Yet New Orders Decline: What It Means for the Economy

China’s factory activity showed surprising resilience in April. The manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) reached 50.3, slightly better than the ... Read more

Australia’s First-Quarter Inflation Surprises: Lower Rates but Price Growth Reaches Two-Year Peak

Australia’s First-Quarter Inflation Surprises: Lower Rates but Price Growth Reaches Two-Year Peak

In Sydney, Australia, the cost of living is climbing. The latest inflation rate reached 4.09% in early 2024, which is ... Read more

China’s Industrial Profits Soar 15.8% in March: Driven by AI and Chip Boom Amid Oil Price Risks

China’s Industrial Profits Soar 15.8% in March: Driven by AI and Chip Boom Amid Oil Price Risks

China’s industrial profits surged recently, growing 15.8% year-on-year in March—the biggest jump in six months. This increase comes despite challenges ... Read more

China’s Factory Activity Soars: Strongest Growth in a Year Signals Economic Revival

China’s Factory Activity Soars: Strongest Growth in a Year Signals Economic Revival

Manufacturing in China showed surprising growth in March 2026, marking a strong recovery after two months of decline. The Manufacturing ... Read more

Australia’s Central Bank Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level in a Year Amid Rising Inflation Risks from Iran Conflict

Australia’s Central Bank Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level in a Year Amid Rising Inflation Risks from Iran Conflict

Australia’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), recently raised interest rates for the second time, bringing them to ... Read more

Three Cargo Ships Collide Near Iran: What the UK Reports About the Strait of Hormuz Incident

Three Cargo Ships Collide Near Iran: What the UK Reports About the Strait of Hormuz Incident

Three ships off the coast of Iran were recently struck by projectiles, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations ... Read more

China’s Consumer Inflation Reaches Three-Year Peak While Producer Deflation Declines: What It Means for You

China’s Consumer Inflation Reaches Three-Year Peak While Producer Deflation Declines: What It Means for You

China has experienced a notable surge in consumer inflation, the highest in over three years. The consumer price index rose ... Read more

South Korea’s Kospi Plummets 8%: Circuit Breaker Activated Amid Asian Market Sell-Off and Soaring Oil Prices Above 0

South Korea’s Kospi Plummets 8%: Circuit Breaker Activated Amid Asian Market Sell-Off and Soaring Oil Prices Above $110

A fire ignited at the Shahran oil depot in Tehran, Iran, following recent attacks from the U.S. and Israel. The ... Read more