Analysis

The great price deflator: why the AI boom could be the most disinflationary force in a generation

Northern Trust's $1.4 trillion asset management arm says the AI boom is "massively disinflationary." The evidence is building — but…

3 months ago

OICCI Tax Recommendations 2026: Why Pakistan Must Expand its Tax Net

In the hushed corridors of Islamabad’s Q-Block this April 2026, a familiar but increasingly dangerous fiscal paradox is playing out.…

3 months ago

Trump Says War ‘Very Close’ to End, But Iran’s New Shipping Threat Signals a Dangerous Final Act

In the high-stakes theater of modern geopolitics, the final miles of a war are almost always the most treacherous. When…

3 months ago

Trump’s ‘Civilisation Will Die’ Warning: Kharg Island Strikes and the Global Oil Shock

The Ultimatum That Shook the World Shortly before Tuesday's dawn broke over Washington, President Donald Trump published a post on…

4 months ago

Millions of Burmese Struggle to Find Safety in Thailand

Over 4 million Myanmar refugees in Thailand face police extortion, aid cuts, and legal limbo in 2026. A landmark work…

4 months ago

What Is the No Kings Protest? Inside Minnesota’s Historic 2026 Flagship Rally Against Authoritarianism

The flagship "No Kings" rally at the Minnesota State Capitol wrapped up around 5 p.m. Saturday, and organizers said more…

4 months ago

Singapore’s Bold Bid to Become Asia-Pacific’s Gold-Trading Powerhouse: Why the City-State Is Racing to Capture Bullion Liquidity and Central-Bank Vaults

When gold briefly touched US$5,600 per troy ounce earlier this year — a price that would have seemed fantastical a…

4 months ago

The Private Firms Powering China’s Military AI Push

China's private firms are winning its military AI bids — and Washington doesn't seem to grasp the implications. In February…

4 months ago

Trump Extends Iran Talks Deadline amid Sell-Off on Wall Street

President Trump extended the Iran strike deadline to April 6 after Wall Street suffered its worst day since the conflict…

4 months ago

Indonesia’s Danantara Shifts to Investment Phase, Targets 7% Returns — Sovereign Wealth Fund Enters Deployment Era Under Prabowo’s Ambitious Vision

The morning light over Jakarta's financial district has a way of making ambition look achievable. In the gleaming corridors of…

4 months ago