UBS has suspended withdrawals from a €400mn European real estate fund for up to three years, in a dramatic move that underscores growing investor anxiety over global economic instability linked to escalating
Elon Musk’s SpaceX did not just launch a company onto the stock market. According to an analysis published by Die Zeit, its highly anticipated debut revealed a deeper transformation in global finance:
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The global ocean economy has expanded to USD 2.5 trillion in 2025, with services now forming the dominant share of ocean-related trade, even as United Nations-linked experts warn that environmental pressures are
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Abandoned Megaprojects Expose China’s Tourism Boom as “White Elephant” Crisis Spreads Across Regions
Across China, a wave of ambitious tourism megaprojects is increasingly stalling or failing to attract visitors, leaving behind unfinished structures and financially burdened local governments. Among the most visible examples is a
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by Our Economic Affairs Editor If you read markets today as anything other than a speculative mirror reflecting its own adrenaline, you are not paying attention—or worse, you are being paid not
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China’s ports have once again dominated global efficiency rankings in 2025, securing seven positions in the top 10 of a worldwide assessment of trade hub performance, according to a study released Wednesday
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Allegations of misconduct involving KPMG’s Australian operations have escalated into a widening scandal that now threatens key government and corporate contracts, following claims of mishandled whistleblower reports and improper use of confidential
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Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, on June 4, 2026, at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), declared an emerging geopolitical reality, stating that Pakistan would be a natural connector between Belt and Road
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China’s producer prices rose for a third consecutive month in May, reaching their highest level since July 2022, as global energy shocks and stronger demand from artificial intelligence-related industries pushed upstream costs
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Asian equities tumbled on Wednesday while oil prices edged higher after a renewed escalation in hostilities between Iran and the United States, raising geopolitical uncertainty and intensifying market focus on upcoming U.S.
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX has attracted more than $250 billion in investor demand for its planned initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, marking one of the strongest subscription levels
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