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As the Trump administration tightens enforcement and works to curb both legal and unauthorized immigration, America's political debate over borders grows increasingly fierce. However, a stark contrast to this policy shift is unfolding across the nation's culinary landscape. From local grocery aisles to high-end dining and regional kitchens, immigrant cultures continue to fundamentally redefine the American palate and food economy. This report examines how the rich diversity of immigrant food culture tells a dramatically different story about cultural integration and foreign influence within the United States.


How immigration changed America’s taste

The global artificial intelligence boom is providing a major surge to Asian manufacturing, driving rapid factory expansion from semiconductor hubs to computer hardware plants across the region. Surging international demand for AI infrastructure is lifting industrial output, even as ongoing conflict in West Asia drives up shipping costs and creates supply chain uncertainties. However, this economic recovery remains uneven across the continent, with India emerging as a key exception navigating distinct domestic and industrial trends amid the broader regional manufacturing supercycle.

AI boom powers Asia's factory expansion

Global financial markets are facing intense pressure as a fresh government bond selloff deepens across major economies. Soaring crude oil prices and heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia have reignited global inflation fears, sending government borrowing costs to multi-decade highs. Equity markets remain on edge as rising yields signal potential interest rate hikes from central banks struggling to keep inflationary pressures in check. Investors are bracing for extended volatility while high energy costs and sovereign debt issuance continue to weigh heavily on market sentiment worldwide.

Global bond selloff rattles markets 

India’s growing use of corn for ethanol production is reportedly putting pressure on poultry feed costs and egg prices, as the crop faces rising demand from both the energy and poultry sectors. Is the ethanol boom creating a corn crunch for the food industry? Here is a breakdown of the supply-demand balance.

Corn crunch pushes up India egg prices  

India’s market fundamentals have improved significantly in August. GDP numbers surprised even the RBI, the currency recovered, and Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have returned in a significant way. Watch to learn how strong economic indicators and renewed foreign investor confidence are fueling the momentum of India’s growth story.

India’s market fundamentals improve

Can Central Asia become India's next major trade partner? As New Delhi looks to diversify supply chains, reduce trade vulnerabilities and expand its economic footprint across Eurasia, Central Asia is emerging as a region of growing strategic importance. Improved connectivity, energy cooperation, transport corridors and stronger regional engagement could unlock new opportunities for Indian businesses. As leaders gather for the SCO Summit, the focus is increasingly shifting to how India can deepen economic ties with Central Asian nations and strengthen its position in regional trade networks.

Can Central Asia help India diversify trade? 

A new report suggests India is now exporting refined petroleum products back to Russia, creating an unexpected twist in the global energy trade. Some of the fuel reportedly being sold to Russia may have originally been refined from Russian crude oil imported by India. The development highlights the increasingly complex nature of global energy markets, sanctions-related trade shifts and refining economics. As India continues to play a key role in global oil flows, the evolving energy relationship between New Delhi and Moscow is drawing fresh attention from policymakers and market watchers alike.

India-Russia oil trade comes full circle 

A surprising trade trend is emerging as drought and extreme heat continue to affect parts of Europe. Demand for water-saving products and climate-adaptation technologies manufactured in China is rising, despite ongoing trade tensions between Brussels and Beijing. European consumers and businesses are increasingly seeking solutions to manage water scarcity and environmental challenges. The trend highlights how climate change is reshaping global trade patterns and creating new opportunities for manufacturers, even amid broader geopolitical and economic disputes.

EU drought boosts demand for Chinese goods

In crisis-hit Cuba, restaurants are battling a growing list of challenges to stay in business. Frequent power outages, soaring food prices, supply shortages and a decline in tourism have put immense pressure on the country's hospitality sector. For many Cubans, dining out has become increasingly unaffordable, forcing restaurant owners to adapt and innovate to survive. Despite the economic hardships, businesses continue searching for ways to keep customers coming through the door and maintain operations in one of the country's toughest economic periods in recent years.

Cuba’s restaurants keep the lights on

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun a four-day diplomatic outreach to Central Asia, starting with Uzbekistan before heading to Kyrgyzstan for the 26th SCO summit. The visit will focus on trade, connectivity and security with a key meeting on the sidelines with Russian president Vladimir Putin also on the cards. Let's break down the numbers behind this Eurasian push.


 SCO Summit: India-Eurasia trade take centre stage 

Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh has warned that the U.S. Central Bank may have more work to do if it is not confident that inflation is moving back to its 2 percent target. Speaking at the Jackson hole economic symposium, Warsh said recent inflation data had not shown a meaningful improvement in underlying price pressures.

Fed’s Warsh warns: more work needed on inflation

President Donald Trump says the United States has reached what he calls the “Biggest Oil Deal in World History” with Venezuela. The agreement, according to Trump and Secretary of state Marco Rubio, would give U.S. Interests majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves, while bringing more than 100 billion dollars in private investment into the country. But now, Venezuela is also spelling out what it expects to gain, including more than 209 billion dollars in tax revenue.


Trump announces major US-Venezuela oil deal

Canada is looking beyond energy and precious metals as it responds to growing tensions with the United States. The country's next major focus could be defence, with policymakers exploring ways to strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on American suppliers. As geopolitical uncertainties reshape global supply chains, Canada is positioning its defence sector as a strategic pillar of economic growth and national security. Can Ottawa successfully build a more independent defence industry while maintaining close ties with its largest ally?

Canada bets big on domestic defence as rift with U.S. Grows

The United States is ramping up pressure on businesses helping Iran evade sanctions, threatening to cut them off from the American financial system. This has placed China in a difficult position. While Beijing may resist Washington’s demands, Chinese banks remain heavily dependent on access to the U.S. dollar and global financial networks. As tensions over Iran’s oil exports grow, China must balance its strategic ties with Tehran against the risks of facing U.S. financial penalties.

U.S. Sanctions put China’s banks in a bind over Iran oil trade

Six months into the Iran war and the organisation of petroleum exporting countries or OPEC now faces an unusual problem, its ability to influence the oil market has weakened sharply.

OPEC+ loses its oil power

Six months into the Iran war, and the conflict is being felt far beyond west asia, in oil prices, stock markets, food costs and economies across the gulf. Brent crude has surged, global supply chains have been disrupted, and yet remarkably, world stocks have continued to rise, helped by the artificial-intelligence boom.

Oil surges as West Asia war drags on

Social Security is one of the most important pillars of the U.S. welfare system, providing monthly benefits to retirees, people with disabilities and eligible family members. But the program's financing model is increasingly under strain. Today's workers fund current beneficiaries through payroll taxes, creating growing concerns about long-term sustainability as the population ages. Critics argue younger generations are carrying a heavier burden while retirees continue to receive benefits that exceed their lifetime contributions. How serious is the challenge, and what reforms are being discussed? Here's what you need to know.

Why younger americans are paying for baby boomers’ social security

India's Unified Payments Interface, better known as UPI, has completed a decade of transforming the way people pay. What began as a domestic digital payments platform has grown into one of the world's largest real-time payment networks, processing billions of transactions every month. From roadside vendors and small businesses to international partnerships, UPI has reshaped India's financial ecosystem and become a global benchmark for digital payments. As UPI turns 10, this report explores its remarkable journey, the numbers behind its success and how India's fintech innovation is influencing payment systems worldwide.

10 Years Of UPI: From India’s Streets To The World 

India's gig economy is expanding rapidly, creating new opportunities in sectors ranging from food delivery and ride-hailing to beauty and home services. But while platform-based work promises flexibility and income generation, a growing gender gap remains a major challenge. Studies show women continue to face barriers including safety concerns, limited access to opportunities, lower earnings and higher dropout rates. As India's gig workforce grows into a major pillar of the economy, questions remain about whether the benefits are being shared equally. This report examines the challenges facing women in the gig economy and what can be done to bridge the gap.


India’s gig boom leaves women behind

Trade tensions between the United States and Canada are escalating as both countries move ahead with new tariffs. President Donald Trump's administration has imposed fresh 50% duties on several Canadian imports, while Ottawa is preparing retaliatory tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on hundreds of U.S. products. Businesses on both sides of the border are warning of rising costs, supply chain disruptions and growing uncertainty. As billions of dollars in trade come under pressure, what does this latest tariff battle mean for North America's economic outlook? Watch this report for a closer look at the impact on companies, consumers and cross-border commerce.

US-Canada trade war hits businesses

China's once-promising wine market is losing momentum, with consumers cutting back on imported bottles and trading down to cheaper options.

China's wine market loses its appetite

The Trump administration is advancing two major immigration measures that could significantly impact foreign nationals, especially Indians. Washington is proposing a fee of over $103,000 for certain new H-1B visa petitions, a move that could reshape hiring strategies for U.S. employers and skilled workers alike. At the same time, authorities are reportedly planning to revoke business and tourist visas for thousands of foreigners who have applied for or are seeking asylum in the United States. Together, the measures signal a tougher immigration stance with far-reaching economic and social consequences.

America's visa crackdown hits hard

Alibaba is making one of its biggest bets yet on artificial intelligence.


Alibaba's AI bet faces investor test

Donald Trump has long projected himself as a master negotiator, but two of his biggest challenges are testing that reputation. In Iran, months of military pressure, sanctions and diplomacy have yet to produce a lasting settlement. On the trade front, hopes of breakthrough agreements have instead given way to fresh tariff battles and renewed uncertainty. As Washington escalates pressure on multiple fronts, the key question remains: can Trump's strategy deliver the deals he seeks, or is the world moving toward deeper economic and geopolitical confrontation?

Can Trump still close the deal? 

Cuba's tourism industry is facing a deepening crisis. Tourist arrivals have almost halved in the first half of 2026. With fuel shortages, power outages and U.S. sanctions adding to the pressure, Cuba's tourism slump is now deepening an already severe economic crisis. Take a look at this next report for more.


Cuba's tourism slump deepens

Saudi Arabia is creating a new oil route through the Red Sea to keep exports moving, as security threats disrupt shipping around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The kingdom is now using tankers to move crude from its Red Sea port of Yanbu to Egypt's Ain Sokhna. From there, the oil can travel north through Egypt's pipeline.


Saudi Arabia reroutes oil as Red Sea risks grow