Why are gold prices soaring and the dollar in decline?
Gold has been on a tear as the dollar is under pressure, raising questions about global confidence and market risk.
Counting the Cost
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New Delhi is deepening economic ties with Moscow, despite pressure from Washington.
Africa’s minerals and young workforce are attracting global interest as China, the US and Europe compete for influence.
G20 summit in Johannesburg was seen as a diplomatic success for South Africa and a renewed commitment to multilaterism.
The International Energy Agency warns of an oil surplus in 2026, but OPEC+ predicts a balanced market.
Health insurance has once again become a battleground in US politics.
The IMF says global public debt could exceed 100% of GDP by the end of the decade.
As global trade tensions rise, ASEAN faces a challenge: how to benefit from the US and China without picking sides.
China bets big on advanced technology in its five-year plan to revive the economy.
The United Nations estimates more than $70bn is needed to rebuild Gaza.
Floods in Pakistan and India re-ignite the debate on the mounting cost of global disasters.
