Keith Fray

In her first year in office, Claudia Sheinbaum has deftly managed tensions with the US and at home. But the pressure is starting to mount

The massive bond purchases are being unwound at a time of fierce political criticism of the monetary authorities. The controversy could limit options in future crises

The massive bond purchases are being unwound at a time of fierce political criticism of the monetary authorities. The controversy could limit options in future crises

The massive bond purchases are being unwound at a time of fierce political criticism of the monetary authorities. The controversy could limit options in future crises

Countries will be ‘unable to sustain growth’ unless companies start opening the taps

He may have survived a bruising encounter with Donald Trump, but the veteran ANC politician is facing forbidding challenges at home and abroad

Forecasts downgraded for a dozen G20 economies and alarm sounded on ‘ratcheting up’ of trade barriers

Ghanaian farmers are ditching cocoa to dig for bullion and driving up global prices

As western governments dramatically scale back budgets, remaining funding is likely to be a more obvious tool of geopolitical interests

The president’s ultimatums and demands on allies and rivals suggest he will use America’s financial might as a cudgel

Christine Lagarde warns of ‘existential crisis’ for continent while Donald Trump puts America first

With Germany’s economy stalling, tentative growth in Portugal, Italy, Greece and Spain is some good news for the Eurozone. Will it last?

In his first year, the libertarian president has stabilised a turbulent economy, while retaining the support of half the population. But big challenges loom

All three of the country’s major industries are in crisis, and the economy is flatlining. Are politicians finally waking up?

The former president has a radical global agenda for a second term, say allies and advisers — from Ukraine and the Middle East to pressurising America’s friends and foes

After resisting calls to intervene, Beijing has made a sudden U-turn. But will the package be enough to get the economy back on track?

The company is thriving as weight-loss drugs boom, but investors see warning signs it has reached ‘peak enthusiasm’

In a bid to boost manufacturing, the Republican candidate is promising sweeping tariffs. Critics warn they would cause huge damage and heighten global tensions

Benin is trying to achieve what few countries on the continent have managed: transform its raw materials into finished goods

The chancellor’s mission to stoke economic growth faces dire headwinds, and might call for harsh trade-offs