Greece is repaying its debt ahead of schedule and Italy is getting upgraded by Moody’s. Meanwhile, France lost another rating nudge and Germany’s economy remains frozen. It looks like the future in the Eurozone is somewhere else than it used to be.
While increasing debt levels are reason to look closer at government finances, missing public investment is the real danger in the years to come.
The Bank of England cut its key interest rates despite inflation steadily creeping up. Its optimism seems to be paying off, but it is too early to be relieved.
Trump is doubling down political pressure on Brazil to get what he wants, at the cost of trade flows between the two nations.
US stocks beat expectations and notched multiple record highs in 2025, overcoming the odds amid a slowing economy and an increasingly squeezed consumer base. Will this trend hold next year?
As we extend our wishes for prosperity this New Year, we evaluate major economic and social trends in the region in our newest China and ASEAN Quarterly magazine.
As far as high-tech manufacturing is concerned, China wants to build a one-way street: it seeks self-sufficiency in semiconductors while maintaining its position as a major global exporter.
China is pouring substantial resources to modernise its military as it builds up its geopolitical might and economic influence in the world stage.
What awaits the Chinese economy this new year amid wobbly domestic consumption and a highly uncertain global market?
Thailand’s February election concluded with the landslide victory of Bhumjaithai party led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. It is now up to him to steer the Thai economy towards stability.