economy

Asia Pacific Emerges as Global Travel Growth Engine — China Outbound to Surpass 225 Million Trips

Asia Pacific travellers have a 50% higher intention to increase travel spending than those in Europe and the US, cementing the region's…

4 days ago

The AI Debt Bubble: How Data Centers Are Reshaping Credit Markets

The dominant narrative around artificial intelligence investment has always centred on equity valuations — Nvidia's market capitalisation, hyperscaler earnings multiples,…

4 days ago

Indonesian Rupiah 2026: Why Bank Indonesia Can’t Stop the Currency’s Slide

The Indonesian rupiah has weakened 3.6% year-to-date as of late April, making it the second-worst-performing currency in the Asia-Pacific region…

3 weeks ago

Fed Rate Hike 2026: Kevin Warsh’s Hawkish Pivot Explained | Impact on Mortgages & Markets

Nine Fed officials now project a 2026 rate hike after Kevin Warsh's debut FOMC meeting. Here's what the hawkish pivot…

3 weeks ago

The New Disorder at Sea: How the Iran War Exposed the Limits of American Maritime Power

On February 28, 2026, as U.S. and Israeli missiles struck Iran, the Strait of Hormuz — through which roughly 20%…

4 weeks ago

Cyprus Tourism Revenue Plunges 33.8% in March as Israeli Arrivals Dry Up

Cyprus's tourism sector took a sharp hit in March 2026, with revenues falling 33.8% year-on-year, as a steep decline in…

4 weeks ago

Student Loan Defaults Surge Again as Pandemic-Era Protections Fade Into Memory

Federal student loan defaults are climbing sharply once more, with new data showing millions of borrowers slipping into default status…

1 month ago

US-Iran Ceasefire: Trump Claims Peace Deal Near as Infrastructure Strikes Spark Alarm

WASHINGTON / TEHRAN — In a sudden and dramatic pivot that underscores the volatile nature of the current Middle East…

1 month ago

WHO Escalates Ebola Threat Level to “Very High” After Confirmed Cases in DRC Reach 676

KINSHASA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO — The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially elevated its national risk assessment for the…

1 month ago

U.S. Trades Strikes With Iran As Trump Threatens Seizure of Kharg Island

WASHINGTON / TEHRAN — Tensions in the Middle East reached a dangerous new boiling point on Thursday as the United…

1 month ago