Wholesale prices unexpectedly fell in June, a development that offers a ray of optimism in the ongoing battle against inflation. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Wednesday that the…
The global monetary order is fragmenting. Each use of financial sanctions by the United States raises the option value of an alternative to the dollar, making diversification a form of…
The recent FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, delivered a significant tourism surge to its host cities, as evidenced by packed stadiums and bustling fan zones. However, a…
The burgeoning power of artificial intelligence (AI) systems has advanced to a critical juncture, presenting tangible threats to the very foundations of modern society, including vital infrastructure, global financial markets,…
NEW DELHI – July 15, 2026 – Global financial markets, seemingly resilient and buoyed by the persistent surge in artificial intelligence (AI) related stocks, have largely overlooked the escalating conflict…
Shipping traffic has begun a tentative recovery through the vital Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint, a week after the United States and Iran signed a landmark deal…
July 13, 2026 By Nina L. Khrushcheva Russia is confronting an escalating cost for President Vladimir Putin’s chosen war, a price manifested in relentless Ukrainian drone strikes, soaring inflation, and…
China has intensified its campaign to restrict Japan’s access to critical dual-use goods, including rare earth minerals, by blacklisting four Japanese government defense research institutes and imposing tighter export controls…
By Arvind Subramanian July 13, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – In the grand tapestry of economic history, the remarkable ascent of China over the past half-century is undeniable, marked by unprecedented…
India’s consumer price inflation accelerated to 4.38% in June, a notable increase from the 3.93% recorded in May, as a confluence of escalating geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran,…
