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How China is weathering the oil shock
Energy diversification and electrification shield Beijing from Gulf disruption
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War, oil shock and market stress raise stagflation fears in US economy
Private credit stress, faltering jobs, and soaring oil prices raise fears of a turbulent economic phase
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Why US-China trade matters more than ever
Structured cooperation, not decoupling, is key to global markets, supply chains and geopolitical stability
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West turns to east as Trump disrupts global order
German chancellor’s China visit signals a pragmatic EU pivot amid US policy uncertainty, trade tensions
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China opens its market as US tariffs squeeze Africa
With punitive US duties disrupting key industries, Beijing's tariff waiver signals strategic realignment in trade
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Gold surge signals dollar's wobbly reign
Central banks accelerate gold purchases amid waning confidence in greenback, as analysts predict rally will continue t
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Trump's bid to reshape oil supply
Grab of Venezuela's oil reserves is high-stakes gamble for energy dominance
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US economy braces for slow, uneven growth in 2026
Economists see inflation, labour constraints, rising competition weighing on world's largest economy
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China’s trade surplus hits $1.08 trillion as currency valuation debate resurfaces
China’s surplus rose 22.1% in Jan–Nov, prompting renewed questions as to whether renminbi is undervalued
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Unintended consequences of Trump's tariff strategy
Trade policy causes economic instability, fuels inflation, stalls innovation, worsens farmers, businesses plight









