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Friday, May 15

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping tour the garden of the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in May 2026
EconomyMay 15, 2026

Trump Wraps Beijing Summit With Optimism, But Concrete Trade Deals Remain Elusive

President Trump concluded a high-stakes summit in Beijing with promises of expanded trade and agricultural exports, though official confirmation from the Chinese government remains pending.

Thursday, May 14

A woman buys gold jewellery on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya festival in Ahmedabad on April 19, 2026. (Photo by Shammi MEHRA / AFP via Getty Images)
EconomyMay 14, 2026

Modi Urges Patriotic Austerity as Global Energy Crisis Strains Indian Economy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is calling on Indians to reduce gold purchases and foreign travel as the nation grapples with the economic fallout of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and rising energy import costs.

Tuesday, May 12

An aerial view of leafy streets and houses with different coloured roofs
EconomyMay 12, 2026

Australian Government Targets Property Investors in Desperate Housing Fix

The Australian government is moving to limit negative gearing and capital gains tax discounts in a bid to address housing affordability, a policy shift that risks discouraging investment in the very housing supply the nation desperately nee

Thursday, May 7

A close-up shows Donald Trump talking, while looking serious.
EconomyMay 7, 2026

Trump Issues July 4th Ultimatum to EU: Drop Tariffs or Face the Consequences

President Trump has set a firm July 4th deadline for the European Union to eliminate trade levies on American goods, warning that failure to act will result in significantly higher tariffs.

Friday, May 1

Young women takes a selfie amongst clothing racks at a Shein pop-up store in South Africa
EconomyMay 1, 2026

Beijing Weaponizes Trade Policy to Isolate Taiwan

China is leveraging a new zero-tariff policy across Africa to expand its influence and isolate Taiwan, though experts warn the move does little to fix the massive trade imbalance favoring Beijing.

Wednesday, April 29

Silhouette of a senior Indian man using an mobile app - stock photo.
EconomyApril 29, 2026

Digital Fraud Explosion in India Exposes Fragility of Cashless Systems

The Reserve Bank of India is proposing new, potentially costly regulations to combat a 4,300% surge in digital fraud that has cost 2.5 million Indians $2.5 billion in 2025 alone.

An image of Mike Pence, mayor of Churchill. He is wearing a black 'The North Face' puffer jacket. Behind him is the Port of Churchill blanketed with snow, and a clear blue sky above. He is looking towards the left.
EconomyApril 29, 2026

Canada’s Arctic Port Gambit: A Desperate Bid to Bypass American Trade

The Canadian government is betting taxpayer millions on the Port of Churchill to expand non-U.S. exports, despite significant skepticism regarding the project's economic viability and the harsh realities of Arctic navigation.

Tuesday, April 21

A picture of Kevin Warsh during his confirmation hearing.
EconomyApril 21, 2026

Kevin Warsh Faces Democrat Smear Campaign in Fed Confirmation Hearing

Kevin Warsh defended his independence and proposed a necessary overhaul of the Federal Reserve during a contentious confirmation hearing marked by partisan grandstanding from Democrats.

Monday, April 20

A picture of US President Donald Trump wearing a white shirt, navy suit and blue and red spotted tie.
EconomyApril 20, 2026

Billions in Tariff Refunds Flow Back to Corporations, Leaving Consumers Behind

As the government begins returning $160 billion in collected tariffs to importers, officials and industry experts confirm that everyday consumers are unlikely to see any of that money returned to them.

Petrol prices displayed on a digital sign outside a BP petrol station in Guildford.
EconomyApril 20, 2026

Global Energy Crisis Triggers Draconian Government Controls

Governments across the globe are resorting to heavy-handed intervention and rationing schemes to combat the massive energy supply disruption caused by the conflict in the Middle East.

Thursday, April 16

US currency exchanges hands in a bar. On the right a person spins a wheel of chance.
EconomyApril 16, 2026

Bidenomics hits home: Minnesota meat raffles under fire from soaring inflation

Rising meat prices driven by persistent inflation are forcing charitable organizations in Minnesota to scale back their popular meat raffles, threatening a long-standing tradition of community fundraising.