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• US dollar faces subtle shift, not petroyuan collapse economy-finance

  Amid discussions of a potential dollar collapse or the emergence of a 'petroyuan' system due to the Iran conflict, the petrodollar remains firmly established. The dollar continues…

• Spain’s fruit bowl diplomacy with China yields only agricultural deals economy-finance

  Spain’s diplomatic strategy toward China, described as a “fruit bowl” approach, has resulted in a series of agricultural export agreements but no strategic concessions from…

• Global assets under management set to hit US$200 trillion by 2030 economy-finance

  Even with the ongoing challenges in politics and the economy, stock markets are doing really well, driven by a huge wave of investments looking for limited real-world chances.…

• US Sanctions China-Based Oil Refinery and 40 Shippers Over Iran Oil economy-finance

  On Friday, the Trump administration announced economic sanctions targeting Hengli Petrochemical's refinery located in Dalian, China, along with approximately 40 shipping companies…

• US and EU sign critical minerals pact to reduce China dependence economy-finance

  The United States and the European Union signed a memorandum of understanding on Friday to deepen coordination on critical minerals, aiming to reduce reliance on China for…

• EU swaps Russian energy dependence for US reliance amid Nord Stream and Druzhba disputes economy-finance

  The European Union is replacing its dependence on Russian energy with reliance on the United States, as illustrated by disputes over the Druzhba oil pipeline through Ukraine and…

• US drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing way for nominee Warsh economy-finance

  The criminal investigation by the US Justice Department into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has concluded, clearing a significant hurdle for the Senate's confirmation of his…

• CDU's Fossil Fuel Plan Undermines Long-Term Economic Resilience economy-finance

  Germany is experiencing a climate policy rollback as the federal government prioritizes short-term economic relief over climate protection. Friedrich Merz, CDU leader, stated in a…

• Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Reject CEO David Zaslav's $886M Pay Package economy-finance

  Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav's compensation package, potentially worth up to $886 million tied to the company's merger with Paramount, was rejected by 82% of…

• Optical module makers surge as AI boom drives demand economy-finance

  The rise of artificial intelligence has unexpectedly boosted Chinese optical module makers. Zhongji Innolight, the world leader in this sector, has seen its stock skyrocket…

• Europe's Wind Power Dilemma: Balancing Chinese Imports and Local Production economy-finance

  At WindEurope's expo in Madrid, European policymakers and industry leaders debated China's role in the continent's wind power expansion amid the Middle East energy crisis. Pierre…

• Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $1.9B Inflow as BTC Nears $80K Resistance economy-finance

  Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a total net inflow of approximately $1.9 billion from April 14 to 22, according to Coinglass data. The inflows occurred as Bitcoin traded around the…

• US Congress advances largest export control package against China economy-finance

  The US House Foreign Affairs Committee advanced 20 new export control measures on Wednesday, including the Match Act, to restrict Chinese access to US technology and semiconductor…

• Young Chinese Women Redefine Money as Risk Management Tool economy-finance

  A recent piece by Sixth Tone delves into the changing perspectives of young Chinese women regarding the significance of money as economic stability declines. As this generation…

• Trump's 'gold card' visa approved for only one person so far economy-finance

  During a congressional committee hearing on Thursday, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick disclosed that only one individual has received President Donald Trump's 'gold card'…

• German Pension System Fails Savers with ETF and Basic Income economy-finance

  A personal account in Der Freitag highlights the paradox of private retirement savings in Germany: despite investing in ETFs, individuals may still face poverty and need basic…

• Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $111bn takeover economy-finance

  Shareholders of Warner Bros Discovery have given the green light for a $111 billion acquisition by Paramount, which will combine significant media properties such as Harry Potter,…

• Warner Bros Discovery shareholders back $110bn Paramount Skydance merger economy-finance

  On Thursday, shareholders of Warner Bros Discovery sanctioned the company's $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance, but they expressed disapproval regarding the executive…

• Naphtha shortage threatens Asia's photoresist supply for chipmaking economy-finance

  A naphtha crunch, triggered by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz since early March, is disrupting the supply of photoresist—a critical material for semiconductor…

• China's SAMR launches first campaign to clean up online ad ecosystem, targeting AI misuse economy-finance

  On Thursday, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) unveiled a six-month initiative aimed at addressing issues within the nation's internet advertising…

• EU Approves $106 Billion Loan to Ukraine After Hungary Lifts Veto economy-finance

  The European Union approved a €90 billion ($106 billion) loan package for Ukraine on Thursday, after Hungary lifted its veto. The funds will support Ukraine's economic and…

• Chinese economist Fu Peng joins Bitfire as chief scientist, hails crypto's historic rise economy-finance

  Chinese economist Fu Peng has joined Hong Kong-listed crypto asset management firm Bitfire Group as chief scientist, praising digital assets' 'historical' leap into mainstream…

• Euro and yuan unlikely to rival US dollar, says economist Daniel Gros economy-finance

  Daniel Gros, director of the Institute for European Policymaking at Bocconi University, argues that neither the euro nor the Chinese yuan will match the US dollar as a global…

• Huangyan: The Chinese Town Powering Tesla's Supply Chain economy-finance

  Huangyan, an industrial district in Taizhou, Zhejiang province, eastern China, is a little-known hub for plastic components and moulding equipment that underpins global…

• Carney rejects US demand for 'entry fee' before trade talks economy-finance

  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday that the United States does not dictate the terms of upcoming trade negotiations, following reports that the Trump…

• San Diego Mayor Proposes 85% Arts Budget Cut Amid Deficit economy-finance

  Mayor Todd Gloria of San Diego has unveiled a draft budget for FY2027 that suggests a drastic reduction in funding for arts and culture, cutting it from around $13.8 million to…

• Fitch Report Highlights Chinese Battery Makers' Global Dominance Amid Energy Storage Demand Shifts economy-finance

  Chinese battery manufacturers are positioned to benefit from changing global energy storage needs, according to Fitch analysis. Wang noted at a Beijing media briefing that China's…

• Trump nominee Kevin Warsh signals shift to 'monetary sovereignty' at Fed economy-finance

  Kevin Warsh, a potential successor to Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair, has indicated a policy shift toward 'monetary sovereignty' that could reduce global liquidity and…

• Iran Conflict Exposes US Energy Dependence Myth economy-finance

  Despite rhetoric of energy independence, the US remains a net crude oil importer, relying on medium sour barrels from the Persian Gulf that its refineries are designed to process.…

• AI Development Disparities Reshape Luxury Brand Strategies Worldwide economy-finance

  Artificial intelligence systems are advancing at varying rates globally, creating fragmented technological landscapes. This uneven development is fundamentally altering consumer…

• Mainland China insurers pour funds into Hong Kong IPOs economy-finance

  Insurers from mainland China are ramping up their investments in initial public offerings in Hong Kong, thanks to Beijing's push for long-term investments and the need for better…

• Chinese Shipyards Gain Oil Tanker Orders Amid Iran War Demand economy-finance

  Chinese shipyards are experiencing a significant influx of oil tanker orders, fueled by the ongoing conflict in Iran and the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. They are capitalizing…

• Fed Nominee Kevin Warsh Advocates Central Bank Overhaul Amid Powell Probe economy-finance

  During a Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing, Federal Reserve chief nominee Kevin Warsh called for a 'regime change' at the US central bank. He criticized the Fed's…

• Citic Securities Analysts Warn of 'Hormuz Moment' Threatening US Global Dominance economy-finance

  Analysts from Beijing-based Citic Securities published a report on Saturday comparing current tensions in the Strait of Hormuz to Britain's 'Suez moment' in the 1950s, suggesting…

• Memecoins: A $150 Billion Market Where 97% of Projects Fail and 28% of Investors Report Scam Losses economy-finance

  By 2024, the valuation of the memecoin sector soared to $150 billion, with thousands of new tokens introduced each day. In 2021, Dogecoin boasted a market cap of $88 billion. A…

• China's economic resilience tested by Hormuz crisis amid global supply chain fragility economy-finance

  In an article published on Monday in People's Daily, Zheng pointed out the growing prevalence of geopolitical tensions and the ease with which they can be ignited, driven by…

• Ethereum Outperforms Bitcoin in 2026 as Capital Shows Early Rotation Signs economy-finance

  For the first time in 2026, Ethereum is surpassing Bitcoin, with the ETH/BTC ratio reaching 0.0306, its highest point in several months. Currently, Bitcoin is valued at…

• ByteDance's AI investments slash profits as TikTok Shop drives overseas revenue surge economy-finance

  ByteDance's profits plummeted by 70 percent due to heavy investments in artificial intelligence, according to reports from Securities Times and 36Kr on Monday. Despite this…

• Art logistics face crisis as war disrupts routes and sends costs soaring economy-finance

  The ongoing US-Israel tensions with Iran have significantly affected the global transportation of art, leading to increased costs and the closure of certain routes. As of April 2,…

• Bank of England Hosts Stakeholder Event on UK Bank Capital Framework Review economy-finance

  On March 20, 2026, the Bank of England convened an event for the Financial Policy Committee to assess the capital requirements of UK banks, bringing together senior officials from…