2025-05

GOLD

The Global Gold Market and the Strategic Role of Gold in Central Bank Reserves

IntroductionGold has long been a cornerstone of international financial systems and national economic resilience. Since ...
GOLD

Why Gold Prices Are Soaring as Trust in the Dollar Fades

Since 2024, the global financial market has witnessed a historic shift—one where gold has reemerged as a premier store o...
US

The Evolving Relationship Between the US Dollar and Gold After 2024

This report explores the shifting dynamics between the US dollar and gold in the post-2024 global economy. With central ...
Global Economy

Why Exchange Rates Are a Leading Indicator for the Global Economy

― A Macroeconomic Perspective on Currency Movements and Economic Forecasting ―Introduction: Why Exchange Rates Matter Mo...
AI

Global Economic Outlook (2025) and the Spread of AI in Africa

This report explores the 2025 global economic outlook marked by sluggish growth and rising uncertainty, alongside the ra...
Global Economy

Summary of Key Statements by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent – Week of May 19–25, 2025

This report provides a comprehensive summary of the most significant public statements and policy actions by U.S. Treasu...
AI

Essential Skills and Mindset for Business Professionals in the Age of AI: A Strategy for Adaptation and Creativity

"How to Stay Relevant and Lead in a World Where AI Is the New Colleague" Introduction: How AI is Redefining “Work”AI is ...
Global Economy

From Acquisition to Partnership: Nippon Steel’s Strategic Pivot in the U.S. Steel Deal

In a dramatic shift from a $14.5 billion full acquisition to a politically acceptable “strategic partnership,” Nippon St...
Report

Tariffs and Trade-offs: How U.S. Policy Is Reshaping Apple’s Global Operations

India vs. America: The Political Risks Facing Apple’s Supply ChainIntroductionOn May 23, 2025, former U.S. President Don...
AI

Jensen Huang’s Critique of the U.S. China Policy Miscalculation

Executive SummaryIn May 2025, Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, publicly declared that the U.S. export restrictio...
Japan

Japan’s Shift Away from Bond Purchases: A Turning Point for Monetary Policy and Economic Sustainability

Executive SummaryThe Bank of Japan (BOJ) has completed its consultations with bond market participants and is preparing ...
Report

“Work Style Differences and Concepts of Happiness: A Comparison Between Germans and Japanese”

The impact of work environments on individual happiness in Japan and Germany vividly reflects the cultural and instituti...
Middle East

President Trump’s May 13, 2025, Visit to Saudi Arabia – Speech and Investment Agreements

Prepared from the perspective of a Global economistExecutive SummaryOn May 13, 2025, President Donald Trump visited Riya...