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Global Economy Briefing — April 22, 2026

This global economy briefing covers Tuesday, April 21 — the day European confidence collapsed while the American consumer refused to break. The German ZEW...

Hormuz Diplomacy Enters Its Final 24 Hours

Key Points — Chinese President Xi Jinping broke his public silence on the Hormuz crisis Monday, using a rare phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — their first in over three years...

The Abraham Accords Get a Latin American Sequel

Key Points — President Javier Milei and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed the “Isaac Accords” in Jerusalem on Sunday, April 19, a strategic framework explicitly...

Global Economy Briefing — April 21, 2026

This global economy briefing covers Monday, April 20 — the day the peace trade...

Key Market Events for the Week of April 20–24,...

Flash PMIs, US Retail Sales, UK CPI, German ZEW + Ifo, Michigan Sentiment Collapse, Mexico CPI, Lagarde Speaks, Pre-Copom...

Global Economy Briefing — April 16, 2026

Global economy briefing: S&P 500 breaks 7,000 for first time ever, China Q1 GDP beats at 5.0%, Empire State surges. Daily analysis for investors.

Trump Orders Hormuz Blockade After Iran Talks Collapse

Trump declared a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after 21 hours of peace talks collapsed in Islamabad. CENTCOM confirms Monday start. Oil at $140 physical. Markets brace.

Global Economy Briefing: November 10, 2025

A clearer pulse from Asia met softer confidence in Europe and steadier U.S. funding. Japan’s real-time gauges and a...

Economic Calendar: Key Market Events for the Week from November 10 to November 14, 2025

Prepare for a dynamic week in global markets with critical economic events from November...

Global Economy Briefing: November 7, 2025

A reserves-heavy Friday signaled firmer official backstops across several economies. China’s FX stockpile edged up...

Global Economy Briefing: November 6, 2025

November 6, 2025, presented a global economy still navigating uneven terrain, where pockets of strength coexisted with areas of...