Counting the Cost

From city skyscrapers to sprawling slums, a roof over your head has never been harder to afford.

Ships are moving again through the Strait of Hormuz, with oil prices falling. But relief for consumers may take longer.

A US-Iran deal could unlock frozen assets, oil exports, and investment, reshaping Iran’s economic future.

The G7, BRICS and emerging powers are competing for influence in a changing global order.

Trade tensions, wars and Asia’s rise are testing the influence and unity of the Group of Seven (G7).

Gold now accounts for 27% of global reserve holdings, overtaking US Treasuries as the world’s largest reserve asset.

The worst-case oil scenario has been avoided, but inflation and slower growth continue to weigh on the global economy.

A stronger dollar, higher energy costs and market uncertainty are putting pressure on currencies across Asia.

China’s tariff-free access for many African products has renewed hopes of industrial growth. But trade remains uneven.

AI giants are racing towards public listings as valuations soar.