geopolitics – Deena Zaidi

Governments and energy companies move quickly to shield global oil supplies

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026Deena ZaidiChina, Graphs, Japan, Markets, Middle East, United States of America, World economy, World Economy

Governments and energy producers are racing to protect global oil flows as risks rise around the Strait of Hormuz.

IMF downgrades U.S. outlook amid tariff uncertainty

April 22, 2025April 23, 2025Deena ZaidiChina, Japan, World Economy, World economy, World trade

IMF issued its steepest downgrade for the U.S. among advanced economies, citing rising tariff-related uncertainty and a heightened risk of recession. Global economic sentiment has dimmed, with the IMF now projecting a 37% chance of a U.S. downturn—up sharply from 25% just months ago.