When President Trump returned to office, his aggressive treatment of traditional allies raised the possibility that the EU and China would come together in defence of free trade. But it was clear this...

The US-China trade truce was not enough to prevent a broader loss of economic momentum last month. With tariffs set to remain high, fiscal support waning and structural headwinds persisting, growth is...

It's now nearly a year since China's leadership promised to "vigorously boost consumption" and the government this week released another policy document pledging more support for households. These...

The overnight strikes by Israel on Iran mark a major escalation in the conflict in the region and, with the oil market tighter than it was a few months ago, the risks to oil prices look more balanced...