When agri-food prices rise, who bears the cost?
During a visit to El Salvador, we met María Alexandra Tamanique, a maize farmer in La Libertad. She told us about the difficult decision she
Global M&A deals hit $4.8bn on strong tech and AI deals
Technology M&A, powered by AI-related deals, was in the vanguard of the year’s surge in merger activity. A potent rebound in global M&A is on
Gold edges down as investors turn cautious ahead of year-end US data
US Nov non-farm payrolls, unemployment rate data. Gold prices slipped on Tuesday, as investors turned cautious ahead of key U.S. jobs and inflation data, which
Gold eases after divided Fed rate cut vote; silver hits new high
Spot gold fell 0.3% to $4,217.09 per ounce, as of 1111 GMT. U.S. gold futures for February delivery gained 0.5% to $4,244.70 per ounce. Gold
Saudi Arabia’s new approach to disability: Inclusive, holistic, and future-ready
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is redefining how it supports persons with disabilities. Moving beyond a purely medical model, the Kingdom is adopting a more
Green versus conventional corporate debt: Financing choices and climate outcomes
Green debt has become a defining feature of sustainable finance, as firms and investors seek to align capital with climate goals. This column documents the
Saudi, UAE school operator Almasar Alshamil’s retail IPO raises $47.9mln
Retail offering oversubscribed by 1.21 times, indicating strong investor interest. Almasar Alshamil Education Company, a provider of specialised education in the GCC, has raised SAR
Dollar stable even with US rate cuts in focus, yen vigil continues
Rate-cut wagers ramp up after dovish comments from policymakers. The U.S. dollar was steady on Tuesday even as investors deliberated over the chances of a
What will it take to stabilise debt in advanced countries?
Debt can be stabilised across advanced economies yet many face sizeable fiscal adjustments and rising vulnerability to market shifts. This paper analyses the prospects for
The case for delaying the application of the EU’s carbon border levy to electricity
The inclusion of electricity in CBAM creates more problems than it solves; ways should be found to exempt it. The European Union is set to
