Tariffs to raise costs, delay oil and gas projects in 2026, report says
The energy industry relies heavily on global supply chains and internationally sourced materials such as drilling rigs, valves, compressors and specialized steel are central to
A Global Force for Good: Gulf Cooperation Council’s leadership in development finance
The global community stands at a crossroads. Facing climate change, conflict, and economic instability, the world needs effective development cooperation more than ever. In this
From space to strategy: using satellite data to drive low-emission development
Closing the data gap for low-emission development A low-emission growth path across key sectors — including agriculture, mining, forestry, manufacturing, infrastructure, and utilities — is
From policy to results: How legal solutions drive development impact
Strong legal systems are essential to the goals of the world’s development agenda. They enable governments and institutions to design and implement the policies, laws, and
Citi to tie up with Coinbase to boost digital payments for institutional clients
The partnership will initially focus on enabling users to deposit and withdraw traditional currencies. Citigroup and cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase plan to collaborate on digital asset
Qualcomm accelerates data center push with new AI chips launching next year
The new chips, called AI200 and AI250, are designed for improved memory capacity and running AI applications, or inference, and will be available in 2026
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
