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Gold is meant to be a ‘safe haven’ in uncertain times. Why is it crashing amid a war?
Rand Low, Bond University Gold has long enjoyed a reputation as a financial “safe haven” during stormy times.…
Trump’s global trade plans are in disarray, after a US court ruling on ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
Susan Stone, University of South Australia A United States court has blocked the so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs that…
Why has Trump launched so many tariffs and will it cause a recession? Expert Q&A
Donald Trump has always talked about how much he likes tariffs. And on April 2 2025, he showed…
New modelling reveals full impact of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs – with the US hit hardest
We now have a clearer picture of Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs and how they will affect other…
How Trade Can Power Economic Revitalization For Growth, Jobs And Nature
Trade powers productivity. Trade powers productivity. It is an engine of innovation, driving knowledge spill-over and technology upgrading.…
Biodiversity Loss Entails Business Risks
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Our economic model overlooks the…
Can Thinking Local Fix Global Supply Chains
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. The global economy is becoming…
The Last Bastion Of Innovation In The UK, Is Not In The UK
The United Kingdom, upon a study an inch deep into innovations, technology, and science in the last few…
Tools Of The Trade: Essential Tools For Crafts, Arts, And Trades.
Crafts, arts, and trades encompass a vast range of skills and techniques, each with their unique set of…
Tools Of The Trade: Essential Tools For Crafts, Arts, And Trades.
Crafts, arts, and trades encompass a vast range of skills and techniques, each with their unique set of…
Interdependence and Rivalry: The Critical Economic Dependency between the US and Chinese Economies
The economic relationship between the United States and China has evolved into a complex web of interdependence and…
Top Ten Technologies That Will Change International Trade, Released by World Economic Forum
The Mapping TradeTech: Trade in the Fourth Industrial Revolution report ranks the top ten most transformative technologies for international…
How The U.S. Dollar Spread Across The World
How did the U.S. dollar obtain its status as the world’s most powerful currency? The U.S dollar is…
Why Tradesmen Are Vital To Our Economy
Many countries are currently facing a decline in skilled laborers. This trend is likely to continue, and yet,…
6 Reasons Why Our Society Needs Money To Function
The world revolves around money. The economy, businesses, and individuals rely on the exchange of money for products…
The World’s Leading Financial Centres
Z/Yen Partners in collaboration with the China Development Institute (CDI) released the 2020 edition of the Global Financial…
Which Countries Have The Most Trade Agreements?
Which countries are the most involved when it comes to trade? Here are those who made it on…
European Union: An Explainer
What is the European Union (EU)? Why was it established and how does it work? Let’s answer these…
China And The World: Inside The Dynamics Of A Changing Relationship
China is currently one of the world’s most powerful economies. Now touted as the world’s second-largest economy, China’s…
Winners And Losers In The US-China Trade War
Donald Trump’s presidency has been marked by a rise in protectionism. His “America First” policy has involved introducing…
Trade War: What Is It & How Are We Affected?
A trade war is more than just getting companies like Huawei banned. Initiating a trade war can cause…
China’s Belt & Road Initiative: A Quick Explainer
Leaders from different parts of the world convened in the Second Belt and Road Forum in Beijing on…
10 Predictions For The Global Economy In 2019
The global economy started 2018 with strong, synchronized growth. But as the year progressed, momentum faded and growth…
Does The G20 Summit Really Make A Difference? World Leaders Reckon It Does
“The secret to success is sincerity. Learn to fake that, and you’ve got it made.” So goes an…
These Are The 8 Major Forces Shaping The Future Of The Global Economy
The world is changing faster than ever before. With billions of people hyper-connected to each other in an…
Why International Trade Is Important For Your Business
There are a number of reasons why you might decide that trading internationally will benefit your company. It…
Trade Wars, Explained
The “weapons” in a trade war are everywhere. It’s the food you eat, the train you ride to…
Singapore’s Prime Minister : Nobody Wants A Trade War
Trade friction between China and the United States has been brewing for some time. But with the Trump…
Trading Up : How Developing Countries Can Streamline Import / Export
The fact that technology is affecting trade is not new, but the velocity, scope and systemic impact on…
The Eagle, The Lion & The Dragon: Singapore’s Future In The Age Of Trump
Caught between an ascendent China and an increasingly unreliable United States, Singapore’s diplomatic future is at the heart…
Lessons Of Incremental Innovation In Southeast Asia
Having explored most of Vietnam and a small part of Cambodia, I am struck by the innovation that…