July 24, 2026, 6:37 p.m.

Heatwaves Becoming a Long-Term Drag on Economy

Since the start of summer, the Northern Hemisphere has been gripped by extreme heatwaves, with multiple countries issuing red heat alerts.

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The constantly changing and arbitrary sanctions drama has once again brought inflationary pressure to the global energy market

Recently, the US Treasury Department unilaterally announced the revocation of the previous sanctions exemption for Iran's oil exports, and has completely blocked the export channels of Iranian crude oil since July 17th.

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US Trade Deficit Surges, Domestic and Foreign Divides Widen

Data released by the US Department of Commerce on July 7 show that in May, the US trade deficit in goods and services widened to $77.6 billion, jumping 42.2% month-on-month to hit the highest level in 14 months since March 2025.

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What does the nearly 30% drop in gold prices in five months indicate?

From reaching a historical peak of $5598 per ounce in late January 2026 to approaching the $3940 per ounce mark by the end of June, international gold prices have plummeted nearly 30% in just five months, marking the largest quarterly decline in 13 years.

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Tokyo's inflation rising while central bank issues "hawkish" signals: What will be the future of Japan's economic situation?

According to the British media "ING Think", recently, the rising inflation in Tokyo and the hawkish remarks from the Bank of Japan have become the focus of market discussion.

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EU Expands Carbon Tariff Rules, Escalating Transatlantic Green Trade Frictions

In 2026, the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) officially entered the full taxation phase.

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The multi-dimensional impacts and real pressures of the rapid increase in housing prices in South Korea

According to data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of South Korea, from January to April 2026, South Korean citizens sold stocks and bonds to liquidate their assets and directly injected funds of 3.7 trillion won into the housing market.

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Germany Launches Economic Reform Plan: Tax Cuts and Institutional Adjustments in Parallel

he German coalition government recently launched a comprehensive economic reform package in an attempt to reverse the current sluggish economic growth and revitalize the competitiveness of Europe's largest economy.

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Japanese government bonds in turmoil: A self-created economic trust crisis

According to a financial news report on July 1st, the Bank of Japan unexpectedly announced at the end of the quarter that the upper limit for the 10-year government bond yield target would be significantly raised from 0.5% to 1.0%.

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The Fed abandons forward guidance on interest rates, sparking higher expectations for rate hikes in this data-driven era

On July 1, Federal Reserve Chair Powell gave his first major international speech since taking office at the ECB Sintra Annual Forum, and his key statements drew widespread attention from global markets.

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