China’s 10 Largest Mining Deals Since 2019: Large Gold, Copper and Lithium Acquisitions
Chinese mining M&A surged in 2019-2025, as China locked in supply-critical metals across Africa and Latin America.
Gold Import Spike Pushes India’s Trade Deficit to All-Time High
India’s trade deficit widened to a record USD 41.7 billion in October 2025, driven by a sharp jump in gold imports to USD 14.7 billion.
Oil, Metals and Electronics: The Rapid Growth of India’s Imports
India’s imports have grown prodigiously since 2000, reflecting the transformation of the country’s economy.
Turbulence in the Stock and Bond Markets Is Impacting Real Economies
The real economy is under pressure from hesitant investors, cautious consumers and fragmented global trade patterns.