Bank of America warns the US dollar dropped 10.8% in early 2025, its worst since 1973. The decline is driven by rising US debt and conflicting policies. This may weaken the dollar’s global reserve status and destabilize financial markets. Bank of America warns the US dollar has plunged 10.8% in the first half of 2025, […]
China’s GDP grew 5.3% in H1 2025, led by strong gains in services and advanced industries like new-energy vehicles. Retail sales and online shopping showed recovery, but real estate development fell sharply by 11%. Structural risks from the property sector and global pressures pose challenges to sustained growth. China’s economy rebounded strongly in the first […]
China is reviving infrastructure projects by building a massive dam in Tibet to boost economic growth. Part of a 170 B USD stimulus, the dam could add 0.1% to China’s GDP in its first year. While it supports clean energy, the project raises environmental concerns and geopolitical tensions. China is reviving an old strategy by launching […]
BRICS is advancing a sovereign AI strategy with the adoption of a Responsible AI Charter and a $5B Digital Sovereignty Fund. Major investments target AI parks, data centers, and chip production to reduce dependence on Western tech. The bloc aims to reshape the global AI landscape with inclusive, non-Western governance and infrastructure. At the 2024 […]
This essay explores the hallmark stages and underlying mechanisms of imperial decline, drawing on historical examples and applying these lessons to the contemporary United States. It delves into the synergies between an empire’s economic infrastructure, ideological narratives, and military posture, with particular emphasis on the effects of free‑trade dogma, wealth polarization, social disinvestment, and the […]
Brazil and Indonesia will sign five bilateral deals on trade, food security, and diplomacy. Talks focused on beef exports, poultry imports, and agricultural standards. The move boosts South–South ties under Indonesia’s new BRICS role. The presidents of Brazil and Indonesia held an official meeting in Brasília to deepen economic, judicial, and political ties. This marked […]
Brazil’s Finance Ministry raised its 2025 GDP growth forecast to 2.5%, citing strong domestic demand and public investment. The 2026 forecast was slightly reduced to 2.4% due to global uncertainty, not local weakness. Officials downplayed the impact of upcoming U.S. tariffs, expecting limited disruption overall. Brazil’s Finance Ministry has raised its 2025 GDP growth forecast […]
The UAE and Azerbaijan signed a CEPA to boost trade and cooperation in energy, logistics, and tourism. By 2031, the deal could add $680M to the UAE’s GDP and $300M to Azerbaijan’s. Non-oil trade hit $2.4B in 2024, with the UAE now the top Arab investor in Azerbaijan. The UAE and Azerbaijan have signed a […]
UAE’s GDP is forecasted to grow 4.4% in 2025 and 5.4% in 2026, mainly driven by non-oil sectors. Non-oil trade hit AED 2.8T in 2024, boosted by tourism, logistics, digital economy, and CEPA deals. Despite global risks, structural reforms and AI adoption may further accelerate growth. The UAE’s real GDP is projected to grow by […]
Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited Egypt and signed deals on infrastructure, green energy, and tourism. Egypt agreed to convert part of its $8B debt to China into direct investments. China also pledged to engage in resolving the Gaza crisis, signaling deeper regional involvement. Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited Cairo and met with President Abdel Fattah […]
The U.S. dollar’s dominance, long supported by deep financial markets and the largest gold reserves, is facing mounting pressure from BRICS nations. With systems like BRICS Pay and growing gold reserves in China and Russia, a parallel financial infrastructure is quietly forming. While the U.S. may maintain its edge for another 5–10 years, the rise […]
UAE ranked 2nd globally for digital nomads in 2025. Key drivers include 5G internet, strong infrastructure, and zero income tax. The global nomad market may reach 1B people and $800B by 2035. United Arab Emirates has risen to the second position globally for digital nomads in 2025, climbing from fourth place in 2023 and now […]
