South Korea Unveils 30.5 Trillion Won Economic Package

South Korea Unveils 30.5 Trillion Won Economic Package

President Lee Jae-myung Urges Swift Approval to Combat Economic Pressures Seoul — South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has delivered his first supplementary budget address before the National Assembly, unveiling a 30.5 trillion won (approximately $22 billion USD) economic package designed to counter mounting domestic and international economic challenges. In a passionate appeal, Lee urged lawmakers […]

Gold Overtakes Euro

Gold Overtakes Euro

In June 2025, the European Central Bank (ECB) reported that gold surpassed the euro to become the second-largest global reserve asset by market value, trailing only the US dollar. Gold accounted for about 20% of global official reserves at the end of 2024, overtaking the euro’s 16%. This shift was driven by a 30% surge […]

U.S.–China Trade Talks Resume in London Amid Tensions Over Export Controls, Rare Earths

U.S.–China Trade Talks Resume in London Amid Tensions Over Export Controls, Rare Earths

Senior officials from the United States and China resumed high-level trade negotiations in London on Tuesday, focusing on export controls and rare earth minerals, as both economic giants attempt to stabilize a fragile relationship that has caused global supply chain volatility. The talks, entering their second day, come just weeks after a preliminary trade agreement […]

Sri Lanka Restructures $931 Million Credit Lines with India Amid Economic Recovery Push

Sri Lanka Restructures $931 Million Credit Lines with India Amid Economic Recovery Push

Sri Lanka has successfully restructured nearly $931 million in credit lines and buyers’ credit facility agreements with India, in a strategic move aimed at bolstering its fragile economy and strengthening bilateral ties with New Delhi. The announcement was made by Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry following the conclusion of high-level talks during Indian Prime Minister Narendra […]

Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates by 25bps, Signals Further Easing Ahead

Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates by 25bps, Signals Further Easing Ahead

The Bank of England (BoE) lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.25% on Thursday, aligning with market expectations amid rising concerns over the economic impact of new U.S. tariffs. The move is the BoE’s first rate cut in over a year and signals the beginning of a potential easing cycle to […]

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