US tech stocks rebound after post-midterm AI sell-off
US technology stocks rebounded on Friday morning after the Democrats’ victory in the midterm elections triggered a sharp sell-off in AI-related companies on Thursday. The Nasdaq…
Economics
US employment growth beats expectations despite persistent inflation
The US economy added 165,000 jobs in October, well above the 65,000 economists had expected, while unemployment fell from 4.2% to 4.1%. Average hourly wages rose…
Belgian PM offers resignation over budget deadlock
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever offered his resignation to Belgium’s King Philippe on Monday after his coalition failed to agree on a 2027 budget. The…
Binance’s $6.3 Billion Cyberattack Highlights North Korea’s Reliance on Cryptocurrency Theft
A record $6.3 billion cyberattack on Binance, attributed by investigators to North Korean hackers, highlights the country's growing reliance on cryptocurrency theft to obtain foreign currency…
Eurozone Inflation Rises to 3-Year High of 3.8%
Eurozone inflation rose to 3.8% in September, its highest level in three years and above economists’ expectations of 3.6%. The increase was largely driven by higher…
China’s Economic Divergence: From Property Slump to Export Strength
China’s domestic slowdown is sending economic pressure abroad, exposing the global consequences of an economy built on property, exports, postponed reform, and uncertain rebalancing.
How Does Regional Instability Complicate Saudi Arabia’s Economic Diversification Ambitions?
Saudi Arabia’s oil wealth offers resilience amid regional conflict, but lasting success depends on whether Vision 2030 can build an economy capable of thriving beyond oil.
Not Everyone Who Learns AI Will Be Saved
Learn AI or run from it? As workers search for ways to future-proof their careers, neither strategy offers the security it promises.
Greenland: New Center of a Great Power Competition
How climate change, Arctic competition, and Greenland's strategic location have transformed a remote island into one of the world's most contested geopolitical frontiers.
BRICS and the Crisis of Global Governance: Reformist Coalition or Alternative World Order?
As emerging powers gain influence, BRICS seeks to reform global governance by challenging Western dominance within international institutions rather than replacing the existing order.