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Trump’s China visit with top CEOs: What it could mean for US markets and global investment opportunities
Beyond the political symbolism, the trip carries important implications for US stock markets, global trade, and investor confidence.
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Supporters blame US Trump for defeat in Iran
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney was 14 minutes into his speech when Trump interrupted.
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Israel: The widening war
There are really two wars in the Middle East, and only one of them is paused.
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Trump’s visit and China’s export dominance: Hard-won lessons for Africa’s industrial future
Africa must protect its policy space and reject external interference. But strategic autonomy also means disciplined, long-term decision-making, not impulsive choices.
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The myth of omnipotence and the new multipolar reality
The United States, under a transactional leader like Donald Trump, is being forced to abandon its unilateral “tariff cudgel” and seek engagement with China.
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When two shocks meet: A framework for reading markets under pressure
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