Why are billionaires growing richer than ever?
Billionaires are on the rise as the rest struggle with inequality, poverty and cost of living crisis.

Billionaires are on the rise as the rest struggle with inequality, poverty and cost of living crisis.
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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.

Rubio’s visit to India comes as Washington seeks closer ties with New Delhi amid trade tensions and energy politics.

As the US and Europe push to reduce reliance on China, Beijing tightens control over supply chains.
