Iran Economic Report 2026: Growth Outlook, and Strategic Risks
Executive Summary Iran enters 2026 under severe economic pressure, facing one of the most difficult macroeconomic environments in the Middle East. Years of sanctions, currency weakness, fiscal strain, banking restrictions, high inflation, limited foreign investment, and dependence on oil revenues have left the economy highly vulnerable to external shocks. In 2026, these pressures have intensified […]
China CPI and Manufacturing Data April 2026
Summary China’s April 2026 economic data presents a complex but revealing picture of resilience under pressure. Manufacturing activity remained in expansion territory for the second consecutive month, while inflationary pressures continued to build, driven largely by energy costs and imported price shocks linked to geopolitical tensions. The official manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) came in […]