Economies

• Singapur und Thailand belegten Spitzenplätze als die weltweit „am wenigsten elenden“ Volkswirtschaften im HAMI-Index 2026 des Johns Hopkins-Ökonomen Steve Hanke, was auf niedrige Inflation, stabile Beschäftigung, überschaubare Kreditkosten und Einkommenswachstum zurückzuführen ist. • Südostasien wurde als eine der „wirtschaftlich gesündesten Nachbarschaften“ weltweit identifiziert, in der Haushalte angesichts positiver Indikatoren nur minimale wirtschaftliche Belastungen erfahren. • Der Index hebt die regionale Widerstandsfähigkeit hervor, die im Gegensatz zu höheren Elendsniveaus andernorts steht und das Verbrauchervertrauen sowie die Attraktivität für Investitionen steigert.

Analysis shows they are reliant on market investors such as hedge funds, which contributed $4tn last yearBusiness live – latest updatesEmerging economies are at greater risk of higher interest rates and currency shocks as a result of the Iran war because of increased reliance on market investors such as hedge funds, the International Monetary Fund has warned.The IMF’s analysis shows that a cumulative $4tn flowed into emerging markets last year from outside the formal banking sector – including from hedge funds and investment funds. Continue reading...

The Trump administration initiated a second round of tariff investigations targeting 60 economies on March 13, 2026, aiming to rebuild its trade regime amid rising protectionism. US Treasury volatility jumped to a nine-month high, fueled by inflation concerns from oil shocks and trade tensions. Daimler Truck plans to offset tariff costs by increasing US content in Mexico-assembled trucks, as stated by CFO Eva Scherer. This escalation signals potential new duties that could impact global supply chains and corporate costs.

The Trump administration has initiated a second round of tariff investigations targeting approximately 60 economies as part of efforts to reshape international trade policy on March 13, 2026. Daimler Truck revealed it is adjusting its manufacturing strategy to mitigate tariff impacts, with CFO Eva Scherer noting plans to increase U.S. content in truck assembly and shift production from Mexico to reduce tariff burdens. The tariff uncertainty has contributed to volatility in U.S. Treasury markets, which have reached nine-month highs as investors grapple with inflationary implications. Market analysts remain concerned about the combined effect of tariffs and elevated oil prices on economic growth.