In the age of Trump, are ‘safe-haven’ US assets not so safe any more?
For decades, the US dollar has served as the currency of global reserve, the de facto anchor for…
India to add BRICS CBDC Bridge to 2026 agenda – report – Ledger Insights
This year, India is the Chair of BRICS+ and hosts the group’s meeting later in 2026. According to…
As Trump urges cap on credit card rates, could China follow suit for online loans?
US President Donald Trump’s call for American credit card interest rates to be capped at 10 per cent…
How China’s global investment model is changing – and what it means for the yuan
Foreign direct investment (FDI) has been a crucial pillar of China’s economy since it opened up, drawing in…
China has logged a US$1 trillion trade surplus. Where is all that money going?
Recent data on China’s external accounts presents a conundrum: while the country’s trade surplus has broken records, surpassing…
China’s offshore yuan breaks major benchmark as appreciation momentum builds
China’s offshore yuan strengthened further on Thursday, dipping below the benchmark rate of seven against the US dollar…
China expands digital-yuan push to Singapore and Asean trade routes
In an effort to further promote the internationalisation of China’s currency, Beijing has pledged to expand the use…
China issues 11-point policy package to boost consumer spending amid slowing retail sales
China has announced a new policy package to boost household spending by tightening coordination between commerce and financial…
China digs in for trade ‘struggles’ as Beijing eyes dual strategy of growth and resilience
After witnessing the effects of a tumultuous trade war with the United States this year, China’s top leaders…
China’s central bank vows ‘strong breakwaters’ to shield from external shocks
Central bank governor Pan Gongsheng has stressed the importance of China maintaining a sound monetary system that remains…
New phrase, new phase? China’s central bank adjusts language on yuan internationalisation
China’s central bank has adopted a more proactive tone when describing its efforts to promote the global use…
China should step up borrowing to boost domestic demand, economist says
China’s central government should borrow more to lift domestic demand through supportive monetary and fiscal policy, a Chinese…