Can China surpass the US as the world’s leading power?
China looked unstoppable a decade ago. Its economy roared. Cities grew. Factories churned.A familiar story was told that China would overtake the US and a new world order would begin.But…
Limited options to replace Russian oil set to drive up crude prices
Indian refiners may find it difficult to replace Russian crude oil volumes completely, which is likely to drive up crude prices, according to Commerzbank AG. US President Donald Trump of the…
FTSE 100 Index shares to watch: IHG, Legal & General, Flutter, BP
The FTSE 100 Index reached a record high of £9,192 this week as some of its top constituent companies, including IAG, Rolls-Royce, Shell, HSBC, and Standard Chartered, published their earnings. The…
Asian markets open: stocks fall, Kospi drops 2.3%; Sensex expected lower
Asian stock markets kicked off Friday’s session with a clear sense of unease, declining for a sixth consecutive day in what has become their longest losing streak of the year.…
Europe markets open: stocks to fall; Trump hits Switzerland with 39% tariff
European stock markets are poised for a lower open on Friday, with futures pointing to declines across most major bourses. Investor sentiment is being hit by a triple whammy of…
Asian currencies reel as Trump’s new tariffs spark market jitters
Asian currencies dropped sharply on Friday, with South Korea’s won and Malaysia’s ringgit suffering the steepest declines, as US President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on imports from dozens…
IAG share price analysis after earnings: buy or sell?
The IAG share price jumped to its highest point since January 2020, even after the company warned about capacity in its financial results. IAG jumped to a high of 393.1p…
Is Russia’s economy a ticking time bomb?
When President Vladimir Putin launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, most Western analysts predicted swift economic collapse. Sanctions were sweeping. Companies were fleeing. Russian banks were cut off…
Interview: H2 outlook optimistic with US production push, French Army order, says AgEagle CEO Bill Irby
North America’s UAV (drone) market is undergoing a rapid transformation, fuelled by breakthroughs in AI, autonomous flight, and regulatory shifts aimed at reducing dependence on Chinese technology.In a bold move…
Europe markets open: Stoxx 600 gains 0.4%; Rolls-Royce up on results
European stock markets began Thursday on a positive note, with the regional Stoxx 600 index climbing higher as investors digested a deluge of corporate earnings reports from some of the…