The World Trade Organization is on life support. Will Trump’s new rules finish it off?

Largely designed to serve its strategic and corporate interests, the US now sees the WTO as a liability
14 February 2026, 14:18 PM

WTO chief urges China to shift on trade surplus

China's trade surplus hit a record $1.2 trillion last year
14 February 2026, 13:51 PM

US consumer inflation eases more than expected to lowest since May

The consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.4 percent year-on-year
14 February 2026, 12:38 PM

US waives Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump says expects to visit

The oil industry has expressed interest in the petroleum-rich country, while cautioning that the timeframe for investment depended on having clear rules after expropriations by earlier governments
14 February 2026, 12:35 PM

Google turns to century-long debt to build AI

The Silicon Valley internet giant reportedly aims to raise about $20 billion overall, a chunk of it by issuing bonds that mature in February of 2126
11 February 2026, 13:45 PM

US retail sales flat in December as consumers pull back

Overall sales were flat on a month-on-month basis at $735 billion
11 February 2026, 12:22 PM

BGMEA welcomes Bangladesh-US trade deal

The association will convene an urgent meeting to determine the next course of action regarding the deal
10 February 2026, 19:19 PM

Oil drifts lower as traders weigh supply risks amid US–Iran tensions

Brent crude oil futures were down 18 cents, or 0.26 percent, at $68.85 a barrel by 0353 GMT
10 February 2026, 11:51 AM

US to lower tariff for Bangladesh from 20% to 19%

The two countries signed a deal moments ago
9 February 2026, 22:53 PM
9 February 2026, 20:34 PM

Taiwan says 'impossible' to move 40 percent chip capacity to US

Taiwan is a powerhouse in producing chips -- a critical component in the global economy
9 February 2026, 12:41 PM

Gold, silver extend gains on softer dollar

Spot gold rose 1.1 percent to $5,012.76 per ounce by 0502 GMT
9 February 2026, 12:00 PM

Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal

Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Reliance Industries are not accepting offers from traders for Russian oil loading in March and April
8 February 2026, 14:48 PM

US consumer sentiment rises to six-month high in early Februaryv

The third straight monthly improvement in sentiment reported by the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers on FridayThe third straight monthly improvement in sentiment reported by the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers on Friday
8 February 2026, 12:54 PM

India-US trade deal gives tariff-free access to Harley bikes, no reprieve for Tesla

The US and India moved closer to a trade pact after releasing an interim framework on Friday
8 February 2026, 12:49 PM

US, India unveil interim trade framework

The two move closer to broad pact
7 February 2026, 20:44 PM

US private sector job growth misses January expectations

Private employers added 22,000 jobs last month, significantly below the 45,000 that analysts had forecast
5 February 2026, 16:47 PM

The rise and fall (and rise again) of gold prices – what’s going on?

During periods of heightened risk and uncertainty, the tangibility of gold gives it value
5 February 2026, 13:57 PM

A new industrial revolution?

Artificial intelligence may rival steam, electricity, and computing—but history suggests its full economic impact will take time
5 February 2026, 12:40 PM

Oil falls 2% on easing supply concern after US, Iran agree to talks

Brent crude futures fell $1.44, or 2.07 percent, to $68.02 per barrel
5 February 2026, 12:30 PM