Economy

With 45 nations aboard and $17bn secured for Gaza, Trump's new peace initiative sounds ambitious. But his promise to 'look over' the UN reveals a deeper power play.

Honda launches Japan's cheapest electric motorbike at $1,400, leveraging Vietnam production to counter Chinese brands. Analysis of the strategic shift and market implications for the EV industry.

Swedish fintech giant Klarna swings to loss despite rapid growth, shares plummet 23%. The BNPL industry faces a sustainability reckoning.

Third White House meeting between banks and crypto fails to resolve stablecoin yield dispute. Your 4-5% returns on platforms like Coinbase could disappear if banks get their way.

NY Governor Hochul scrapped robotaxi proposals after union pushback. Waymo's setback reveals deeper tensions between automation and labor in America's biggest markets.

Iran's calculated strategy of regional conflict as economic survival amid decades of sanctions, and what it means for global markets.

Despite aggressive tariffs, America's trade deficit soared to $70.3 billion in December. Trump's promise to eliminate the deficit faces economic reality.

Amazon overtook Walmart as the world's largest company by revenue, but Walmart is playing a smarter game focused on profitability and AI-powered retail transformation.

Foreign investors poured $11.5 billion into Japanese stocks last week, the largest inflow since 2014, driving the Nikkei to record highs after Takaichi's election victory. What's behind this sudden confidence in Japan?

Japan's largest steelmaker plans to raise additional funds through strategic shareholding sales to finance US Steel acquisition and major facility upgrades without increasing debt.

US trade deficit soared to $78.2B in December as Americans bought more foreign goods. But steady job market suggests this might not be the problem it seems.

Son of EssilorLuxottica founder plans to buy siblings' Delfin stakes in €100B eyewear empire succession war