Liabooks Home|PRISM News

Economy

China to Hold 2026 Fuel Export Quotas Steady, Signaling a Calm but Tense Start for Energy Markets
EconomyEN
China to Hold 2026 Fuel Export Quotas Steady, Signaling a Calm but Tense Start for Energy Markets

China's first batch of 2026 fuel export quotas is set to remain unchanged from the previous year, according to Reuters sources. The move signals policy stability but leaves Asian energy markets guessing.

Weak Yuan Punches Hole in Europe's Trade Defenses, Sparking Calls for Drastic Tariffs
EconomyEN
Weak Yuan Punches Hole in Europe's Trade Defenses, Sparking Calls for Drastic Tariffs

A weakening Chinese yuan is neutralizing the European Union's trade defenses, according to new analysis. This is sparking calls for drastic, across-the-board tariffs amid fears of deindustrialization.

XRP ETFs Hit $1.25 Billion, But Price Remains Capped Below $1.91
EconomyEN
XRP ETFs Hit $1.25 Billion, But Price Remains Capped Below $1.91

XRP spot ETF net assets have crossed $1.25 billion on strong institutional demand, yet the price remains capped below the $1.90 resistance level. An analysis of what's next.

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $175M as BlackRock's IBIT Leads Pre-Christmas Outflows
EconomyEN
Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $175M as BlackRock's IBIT Leads Pre-Christmas Outflows

Bitcoin and ether spot ETFs experienced over $232 million in outflows ahead of Christmas, led by BlackRock's IBIT and Grayscale's GBTC, as traders reduced risk in a low-liquidity market.

China's Growth to Slow to 4.5% by 2026 as Property Slump Bites, Nikkei Survey Shows
EconomyEN
China's Growth to Slow to 4.5% by 2026 as Property Slump Bites, Nikkei Survey Shows

China's GDP growth is projected to slow to 4.5% by 2026, a Nikkei survey shows. A persistent property market slump is fueling weak domestic demand, weighing on the economy.

China's Jiangxi Copper to Acquire SolGold for $1.2B, Securing Major Ecuador Copper Mine
EconomyEN
China's Jiangxi Copper to Acquire SolGold for $1.2B, Securing Major Ecuador Copper Mine

Chinese state-owned miner Jiangxi Copper is set to acquire London-listed SolGold for $1.2 billion, gaining control of the massive Cascabel copper project in Ecuador amid a global resource scramble.

South Korea Egg Prices Top ₩7,000 as Bird Flu Culls 3 Million Hens
EconomyEN
South Korea Egg Prices Top ₩7,000 as Bird Flu Culls 3 Million Hens

Egg prices in South Korea have surged past ₩7,000 per carton amid a severe avian influenza outbreak that has led to the culling of 3 million hens. Is a major supply disruption imminent?

Adani's $11 Billion Bet Takes Flight as New Mumbai Airport Begins Operations
EconomyEN
Adani's $11 Billion Bet Takes Flight as New Mumbai Airport Begins Operations

Adani Group has opened the new Navi Mumbai Airport as part of an $11 billion investment, signaling a major push to dominate India's aviation infrastructure and challenge Asian hubs.

China's Yuan Breaks Below 7.0 Per Dollar for First Time in 15 Months
EconomyEN
China's Yuan Breaks Below 7.0 Per Dollar for First Time in 15 Months

China's offshore yuan has strengthened below the key 7.0 per U.S. dollar level for the first time in 15 months, signaling a shift in market sentiment and capital flows.

The Great AI Split: Why 2026 Will Separate Winners from Losers
EconomyEN
The Great AI Split: Why 2026 Will Separate Winners from Losers

The era of 'a rising tide lifts all AI boats' is ending. Volatility in late 2025 signals a major market differentiation in 2026, splitting AI players into spenders and earners. Here's what investors need to know.

Bitcoin Price Briefly Flash Crashes to $24,000 on Binance, Exposing Liquidity Risks
EconomyEN
Bitcoin Price Briefly Flash Crashes to $24,000 on Binance, Exposing Liquidity Risks

Bitcoin experienced a brief flash crash to $24,000 on a single Binance pair due to thin liquidity, not a market-wide event. This highlights the risks for traders using less common stablecoin pairs.

Trump’s 50% Tariff Crushes Indian Fox Nut Exports, But a Domestic Boom Offers a Lifeline
EconomyEN
Trump’s 50% Tariff Crushes Indian Fox Nut Exports, But a Domestic Boom Offers a Lifeline

A 50% US tariff has crushed India's fox nut exports, causing a 40% slump. But the industry is finding unexpected resilience through a booming domestic market and new global buyers.