World Economy

The Great Supply Chain Shift: How Tariffs Are Reshaping Global Trade

Global trade data shows $1.2 trillion in supply chain relocations since 2022 – the largest restructuring since 1945 – with three industries undergoing radical transformation:1.

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US-China Trade War Escalates as Beijing Sets Tough Preconditions for Talks

The US-China trade conflict entered a dangerous new phase today as Beijing announced it will refuse any negotiations until Washington removes all unilateral tariffs. This

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Gold’s Record Run Stalls—Temporary Pause or Start of a Deeper Correction?

The gold market’s historic surge came to an abrupt halt Thursday, with spot prices retreating 2.3% from their all-time peak of 2,450/oz to settle 2,380. This

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Behind Vietnam’s Sudden Export Reform: Mounting U.S. Trade Ultimatums

Vietnam’s dramatic export fraud crackdown follows months of behind-the-scenes pressure from Washington, with USTR documents revealing:Key U.S. Demands90-day deadline to reduce fraudulent shipments by 40%

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China Opts for Fiscal Stimulus Over Rate Cuts, Leaving Asia-Pacific Markets in Flux

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) maintained its one-year and five-year loan prime rates (LPR) at record lows of 3.10% and 3.60%, respectively, reinforcing its

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Why Trump’s Rate Cut Push Mirrors Nixon’s Inflationary Mistake

As Donald Trump demands immediate Fed rate cuts, a growing chorus of economists warns the U.S. may be repeating one of the most catastrophic monetary

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Made in China 2025 at the Crossroads: Successes, Shortfalls and the New Tech Cold War

When China unveiled its Made in China 2025 strategy in 2015, the plan was met with awe and anxiety. With its aim to leapfrog into

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Tariffs Take Toll: How New U.S. Duties Slashed China’s Q1 Growth Prospects

The Biden administration’s 25% tariffs on $370B of Chinese goods directly shaved 0.8% off China’s Q1 GDP growth, according to Morgan Stanley estimates. Sector-specific damage:• Electronics:

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Sticky Inflation Sparks Treasury Carnage – Why the Fed May Stay Hawkish

Persistent inflation has torpedoed bond markets, with the latest CPI print triggering a $1.2 trillion wipeout in Treasury values. The damage was worst in:• Long-dated bonds:

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China’s Export Growth Soars Past Expectations in March, But Import Slump Raises Economic Concerns

China’s export sector outperformed forecasts in March 2025, expanding by 12.5% compared to the same period last year, according to official customs data. The strong

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