This comes amid worries about domestic currencies’ positions compared to a strong dollar in the face of tariffs. In China, foreign reserves rose by $40 billion in January thanks to… read more →
A new wave of Trump trade policies targeting Chinese imports of consumer goods from budget online stores like Shein and Temu showcase Trump’s continued efforts to curb foreign imports, using… read more →
Some speculated, and others hoped, that Donald Trump’s promises of brutal tariffs were merely an election-winning tactic to frenzy his domestic fanbase. But on 1 February 2025, less than two… read more →
December saw the trade surplus reach a monthly record of $104.8 billion, up from $97.4 billion in November. Exports rose 10.7% year-on-year while imports grew just 1%. The widening gap… read more →
While China’s ties to Latin America may go back centuries, its influence in the region has rapidly grown since 2001 when China entered into the World Trade Organisation. Political and economic ties were then quickly forged; social ties too, with large Chinese communities currently in Brazil, Cuba, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela.
This is one of the most consequential US elections in history, which has been mainly determined by what’s at stake in an ideological or geopolitical domain. But we at TFG… read more →
The annual Trade Register from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Global Credit Data (GCD) has been released, analysing the landscape for… read more →
China’s currency – the renminbi (RMB) – is finding new appeal among emerging market traders and global investors seeking alternative settlement options.
The sometimes-termed ‘Olympics of banking’ saw the biggest names in banking give speeches and panels over four days covering new developments in the industry, innovation, and emerging themes for the… read more →
For emerging capital markets, the journey from local origins to global success doesn’t usually follow a one-size-fits-all script. But there are lessons that can be learned and actions the global financial community can take to smooth the path.
