European stocks fall as traders wait for US inflation data
China’s Shanghai Composite Index hit its highest since August 2015, and European markets initially opened higher, but fell during the session. European stock markets slipped
As Trump-Xi trade talks near, investors turn to history as a guide
Even if the Trump-Xi meeting does not produce a definitive end to their trade war, investors are prepared to buy into any de-escalation in tensions.
How tariffs hurt the ones you love
US stock markets fell in response to the announcement of President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs until the tariffs were paused a few days later. This
The unbearable lightness of promises
When reforms are judged by their plans rather than their impact, they risk drifting into the lightness of promises unmet. An “outcome reflex” mindset restores gravity—anchoring
This new dataset tracks urban emissions from space
Cities worldwide can now track their carbon and methane emissions from space, thanks to a new dataset from the World Bank that puts high-resolution, real-time
Reimagining data and statistical systems in the Digital Era: the Indian Experience
Digital transformation involves how organizations use technology, people, and processes to deliver value in an increasingly connected world by reimaging their business processes. For governments,
Tariffs, deals and multilateral ideals: can the World Trade Organization survive?
The Trump administration’s trade policy accelerates the WTO’s decline and challenges global trade governance. The second administration of United States President Donald Trump has shaken
The flawed rationale behind America’s “reciprocal tariffs”
On 2 April 2025, the Trump administration declared a “national emergency” caused by “large and persistent US goods trade deficits” and announced the imposition of
Multi-issuer stablecoins: A threat to financial stability
Stablecoins – digital tokens pegged to fiat currencies – have emerged as a major innovation in crypto finance, with broad implications for payments and international
Leading firms are falling behind in developing East Asia
For decades, East Asia has been a paragon of economic dynamism. But today, in an era of rapid global technological advances, productivity growth in the
