Economy

What did the global economy get from the Trump-Xi summit?

Economy Shang-Jin Wei - May 16, 2026.

The optics of this week’s summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping were carefully staged to signal parity between the United States and China. Trump, the...

Are hedge funds a bogeyman or an opportunity?

Economy Emre Alkin - May 16, 2026.

In this article, I wanted to offer an analysis of hedge funds – an issue that many people are curious about, that regulatory authorities often...

Asia is turning to solar power due to rising fuel costs

Energy TA | AP Insight - May 13, 2026.

Soaring costs for fuel due to the Iran war are leading panicked consumers in hard-hit Asia toward rooftop solar power, a likely windfall for China...

Populists wrong to call for targeted taxes on the ultra-wealthy

Economy Michael R. Strain - May 13, 2026.

“There’s a certain level of wealth and accumulation that is unearned. You can’t earn a billion dollars. You just can’t earn that.” So claimed Representative Alexandria...

The Gulf is investing billions in AI, but the key remains in Washington

Technology Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - May 11, 2026.

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have rapidly invested in artificial intelligence infrastructure over the past year. In recent days, they have further accelerated...

Government spending is the biggest risk for the global economy

Economy Daniel Lacalle - May 11, 2026.

The latest macro figures show that the global economy is still growing, with some signs of deceleration in a context of persistent price pressures and...

The Borrowers' Platform - is there a solution for the debts of developing countries?

Economy Ahmed Kouchouk - May 10, 2026.

On April 15, a group of developing countries launched the Borrowers’ Platform to create a more powerful collective voice in debt-management discussions and international financial...

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