The global energy transition is the paradigm transition of moving the energy system who relies on fossil fuels toward cleaner, renewable, and more sustainable energy sources, including solar, wind, hydro, nuclear, and new technologies like green hydrogen. Several forces have led to this change through the issues of climate change, technological advancement, energy security, and … Read More “Global Energy Transition and Its Impact on Economies” »
Introduction Shipping and logistics constitute the core of the global trade by carrying more than 80% of total goods of the world. The industry is currently facing pressure because of the rapid climatic change, governments with their ambitious climate targets, and the expectations placed on the industry to move towards lower emissions. This action is … Read More “The Future of Shipping and Logistics in a Carbon-Neutral World” »
When an individual is investing or planning for long-term financial goals, one of the most important concepts to understand is the difference between nominal return and real return. Although both terms describe how much an investment grows, they represent two very different ways of measuring financial performance. Failing to distinguish between them can lead to … Read More “Understanding Nominal Return and Real Return: A Complete Guide” »
During the last 70 years, the Western led institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank and the U.S. dollar-related monetary order have dominated world trade and finance. The emergent economic boom has however raised new debates on multipolarity, equity and future of international cooperation. The focal point of this change is … Read More “How BRICS Is Influencing the Future of Global Trade and Finance” »
Introduction Globalization was perceived as an irresistible power over the course of decades, something that is integrating the markets, faster than ever, and connecting societies together by means of capital, information, and culture flows. However, in recent years there has been a discernible backlash to this in the form of deglobalization in the world. The … Read More “Globalization vs. Deglobalization: Where Are We Headed?” »
The US dollar has been the mainstay of the global financial system for more than seven decades. The dollar is almost everywhere in terms of international trade and commodity pricing, foreign exchange reserves and in the global debt markets. However, the discussion on whether the dollar superiority can be disputed or not has become heated … Read More “The Dollar Dominance Debate: Can It Be Challenged?” »
Share repurchase programs (also called stock buy backs) have become one of the most popular concepts in corporate finance. Companies in the S&P 500 collectively spend substantial amounts on buybacks, which in some periods exceed their investments in areas such as R&D, capex, or payroll. This has elicited great controversy among analysts: Do stock buybacks … Read More “Stock buybacks Do they add shareholder value?” »
The Indian rupee has recently weakened significantly against the US dollar — a reminder of the dollar’s global pull. On 3 December 2025, the INR slid past the psychological ₹90 per USD mark for the first time ever. (Times of India) The depreciation is steep: from around ₹ 88 in mid-November to ≈ ₹ 90 … Read More “Recent INR Depreciation & What It Illustrates” »
Over the last twenty years, e-commerce and online trade has evolved into a marginal online business to form a major component of the global economy. What started as mere online purchases has now become a complex digital environment that is continental, industry, and consumer-market-wide. Digital trade is currently not only transforming the nature of buying … Read More “E-commerce and Digital Trade: The New Frontier of Global Commerce” »
Financial markets generate massive data sets every second, and tools that assist in converting these data into practical knowledge are required by investors, both the individual saver and the international investment institution. Among the most widely used tools are market indices which are vital in assessing market trends, economic, and portfolio performances. Be it the … Read More “The Role of Market Indices in Investor Decision-Making” »
