Economics, Policy & Regulation
Trade Didn’t Crack—It Shifted
The world braced for a Washington-made rupture last year. Trade held up, while China flooded many regions with its exports.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
EU Parliament Delays Mercosur Trade Deal
The EU and South America’s Mercosur bloc agreed to a trade deal last month, after 25 years of on-again, off-again negotiations. But the European Parliament has opted to wait on giving the final go-ahead.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Carney’s Mic-Drop Speech At Davos
At last month’s World Economic Forum gathering in Davos, Switzerland, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney mic-dropped his way into US President Donald Trump’s consciousness (again).
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Saudi Arabia Opens Financial Markets To Foreign Investors
Saudi Arabia has eliminated restrictions barring most foreign investors from its stock market, marking one of the boldest financial liberalization moves in the kingdom’s history.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Chile’s New President Moves Country To Right
José Antonio Kast of the far-right Republican Party was elected president of Chile last month in a 58%-to-42% rout of rival Jeannette Jara, the Communist Party standard-bearer.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
The New World Of Surging Debt
For CFOs planning capital allocation for 2026 and beyond, the headline number is hard to ignore: Global debt has surged to nearly $346 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, or about 310% of world GDP, according to a report from the Institute of International Finance (IIF).
Economics, Policy & Regulation
With Lifting Of US Sanctions, Syrian Banks Reconnect
Syria is embarking on a cautious reentry into the global financial system after more than a decade of war and isolation.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Nigeria Modernizes Tax Collection
Nigeria has signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with France to rewrite its tax framework for the digital economy, aiming to increase tax revenues beyond its borders.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
With Push From US, Mexico Hikes Tariffs
Mexico has placed tariffs up to 50% on goods from China and other countries following a 76-5 vote in the country’s Senate last month.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Bulgaria’s Looming Election Overshadows EU Membership
This year, Bulgarians will head to the polls. This election day will mark the eighth time since April 2021 that the Balkan nation has held parliamentary elections, securing its status as emerging Europe’s most politically volatile nation.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Czech Republic’s Election Winner Is Up In The Air
The jury is still out on whether the Czech Republic and its new populist government will join those in Slovakia and Hungary to form an anti-EU front in Central Europe.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
China: Problems Persist Despite Trade Talks
On October 10, President Donald Trump unveiled plans for a 100% tariff on Chinese imports and new export controls on software. But just weeks later, talks between top US and Chinese officials shifted the narrative again, offering a glimpse of a potential deal that could avert deeper conflict—at least for now.