The precious metal is down sharply from its highs. But it is regaining its appeal as a haven for when things go wrong

Climate change is already having a big impact on crop yields, and the subsequent financial losses will continue to rise as the world keeps warming

PNNL's new co-flow reactor pulls magnesium from seawater, offering the US a potential path around China's grip on critical minerals.

Investment firms are readying for an era with less public commentary from the U.S. central bank. Some are relying on AI for an edge.

This chart shows foreign direct investment inflows in 1990 and 2025.

This chart shows the number of people on Earth and the annual growth rate of the world population from 1950 to 2100.

This infographic shows an estimated breakdown of local and external costs, by travel accommodation type.

A professional investor tells us where he’d put his money. This week: Harry Halewood, product specialist for the Gold Miners Screened ETF

Author Joe Studwell explains to Matthew Partridge how demographics will allow the continent to emulate Asia

General government debt

The country’s economy was once the envy of the world; now it is languishing due to competition from China and energy costs. Will the attempt to change course deliver results? Simon Wilson reports

India is emerging as the world's new "swing supplier" of refined fuels, rapidly redirecting diesel, jet fuel, and gasoline exports to markets facing the biggest shortages.

Colombia's incoming President Abelardo de la Espriella is expected to reverse many of Gustavo Petro's climate and energy policies, prioritizing fossil fuel development while facing political and legislative constraints.

Bangladesh's $12.65 billion Rooppur nuclear plant nears startup, testing whether nuclear power can work for cash-strapped emerging economies.