Both countries have expressed interest in negotiations, but it may be a painful journey to get there

Trump's tariff war has sent stock markets reeling, leaving investors looking to the US central bank for relief. But this is no quick fix.

The US president still has plenty of outs from his extreme tariffs

Stocks, the dollar, and crude oil are all down on fears of a trade war-induced slowdown

Double-digit tariffs on nearly every trading partner will likely spark reprisals

Damascus must weigh the risks and benefits of an exclusive economic zone with Ankara against the broader implications for its international standing and reconstruction efforts

With an average monthly fiscal deficit of $150bn, there are no good options for Donald Trump, who boasts of defaulting on debt in corporate life. Will he do the same with America's $36tn I-O-U pile?

The country has the world's second-largest reserves but is only the eighth-largest producer. It hopes to boost production to meet global demand.

Being poor in countries like Somalia, Mauritania, Syria, and Yemen can also mean a lack of healthcare, education, housing, drinking water, or electricity.

The country decides defence and infrastructure are worth borrowing for