The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centers in the United States is creating a growing source of demand for manufacturers far removed from the technology companies building the facilities. Generator makers, electrical equipment producers, cooling-system manufacturers, steel...

Germany's widening trade deficit with China is exposing a deeper transformation in the relationship between Europe's largest economy and the world's manufacturing powerhouse. Preliminary figures for the first half of 2026 show German exports to China falling by more than 12 percent to just under 37...

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has taken another significant step toward reshaping its mineral economy by immediately prohibiting exports of copper and cobalt concentrates, according to a government order reviewed by Reuters. The measure is aimed less at stopping mineral exports altogether...

A proposed ethics provision linked to the United States cryptocurrency market structure bill could create an unusual outcome for President Donald Trump: a measure designed to address his financial conflicts could also allow him to defer taxes on gains generated when he sells certain crypto-related...

A drone strike on two gas vessels at Egypt's Damietta Port has opened an unexpected new dimension in the United States-Iran conflict, bringing a country that had largely remained outside the direct military confrontation into the growing map of regional security risks. Although no organisation has...

China's manufacturing sector lost momentum in July, highlighting how weakening domestic demand is becoming a more significant drag on the world's second-largest economy despite continued resilience in several export-oriented industries. Fresh factory surveys suggest that the country's growth model...

The world's leading central banks are entering a new phase of monetary policymaking in which uncertainty, rather than inflation alone, is dictating interest rate decisions. Although inflation remains above target in several advanced economies and energy markets continue to pose upside risks,...

Yum Brands' latest quarterly results illustrate how quickly an operational crisis can overshadow strong financial performance in the restaurant industry. Despite reporting better-than-expected earnings and healthy comparable sales growth across its major brands, the company now faces a more...

The latest earnings from KKR offer more than another strong quarterly performance from a leading alternative asset manager. They highlight a broader shift in private equity, where scale, diversification and the ability to monetize investments are becoming increasingly important competitive...

The global automotive industry is entering a phase where success is being shaped less by manufacturing scale than by geography and strategic positioning. The latest earnings from several leading automakers reveal a widening divide between companies benefiting from North America's enduring appetite...

Asia's air cargo industry is undergoing one of its most significant structural shifts in decades as the global artificial intelligence investment boom replaces cross-border e-commerce as the sector's principal engine of growth. According to airline executives, logistics companies and industry...