China strengthens oversight of state-owned assets overseas amid global tensions
China’s state assets watchdog has established a new department to oversee foreign investments, as firms continue to expand…
Oil rises despite US sanctions waiver on Russian crude
Oil prices rose on Friday even after Donald Trump lifted sanctions on Russian oil in a bid to…
US eases Venezuela sanctions after oil sector reforms
Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez has pushed through a major reform of her country’s hydrocarbon law to allow…
India comes out on top in EU trade pact, says US trade chief Greer
India has emerged as the clear winner of its free trade agreement with the European Union and is…
China’s US Treasury holdings edge up as long-term sell-off continues
China slightly increased its US Treasury holdings in August and September – though the uptick did little to…
North Korea slams US for ‘wicked’ hostility over sanctions linked to cybercrime
North Korea has denounced new US sanctions targeting its cybercrime networks, accusing Washington of harbouring “wicked” hostility, but…
Meet Scott Bessent – the gay banker who beat up Elon Musk
The White House witnessed two rare phenomenon this year- an openly gay Republican taking charge of the US…
China searches for safe havens amid US debt woes, dollar weaponisation
Ever since the US dollar cemented its role as the backbone of the global financial system following the…
Stocks Pause With Earnings, US Election in Focus: Markets Wrap
(Bloomberg) — Markets settled into a holding pattern as the busiest week for US corporate earnings started moving…
How targeting Hezbollah’s economy affects Syria
Enab Baladi – Khaled al-Jeratli The Israeli confrontations with Hezbollah have taken a turn where Israel has targeted…