1. When the public sector becomes a strategic engine of economies: In many major global economies, the state still plays an important role in strategic areas, not only through businesses, but also through national investment funds worth hundreds of billions of dollars. From Singapore to China, South Korea and Norway, the commonality is not the level of state intervention, but the way the public sector is organized to serve long-term goals while operating according to modern market principles.
2. Nomination of Kevin Warsh for the Federal Reserve on May 22: The administration of American President Donald Trump announced on May 21 that an inauguration ceremony would be held for Kevin Warsh, new chairman of the Federal Reserve (Fed), on May 22 (American time) at the White House. Mr. Warsh’s appointment as head of the Fed is attracting particular interest from investors because of his more accommodative monetary policy.
3. United States: Gasoline prices exceed $4 per gallon in all 50 states just before Memorial Day (May 23-25). In all 50 U.S. states, gasoline prices exceed $4 per gallon (1 gallon = 3.78 liters) as Memorial Day approaches. This surge in fuel prices represents a major challenge for the Trump administration, which fears a potential drop in demand.
4. The global electric vehicle market: a changing landscape: The UK is neither the world’s largest market for electric vehicles, nor does it have the most efficient charging infrastructure. However, last year, the growth rate of electric vehicle sales in the United Kingdom, a country facing the cost of living crisis and the consequences of Brexit, exceeded that of China, the world’s leading center for electric vehicle production. This reversal of the situation reflects notable developments in three major markets: the United Kingdom is experiencing an acceleration, China a slowdown, while the United States is in decline.
5. Investors sell their Bitcoins as soon as prices start to recover: US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have just recorded their ninth significant weekly capital outflow since their launch in early 2024. This movement reveals a worrying psychological paradox in the cryptocurrency market: the price level that should attract buyers is instead the one that triggers sales massive.
6. Europe seeks to reduce its dependence on American payments giants: According to sources close to the matter, Europe’s efforts to reduce its dependence on American payments giants such as Visa and Mastercard are creating deep divisions between the European Central Bank (ECB) and regional financial institutions. This conflict arises from the desire of banks to preserve their sources of income, which slows down the establishment of a national payment system.
7. EU could temporarily lift sanctions against Chinese chipmaker: According to some sources, the European Commission will this week propose the temporary lifting of sanctions imposed on the Chinese group Yangzhou Yangjie Electronic Technology Co., following warnings from automakers about possible supply chain disruptions. Such a measure would require the approval of all 27 EU member states.
8. El Niño and conflicts in the Middle East threaten rice production in the Philippines and Asia: The El Niño weather phenomenon, expected later this year, combined with the impact of conflicts in the Middle East which are leading to a sharp rise in fertilizer prices, is raising fears of a drop in rice production in the Philippines and in many Asian countries this year and next year. Some farmers may even have to abandon rice growing due to increased production costs.
9. The international shipping industry is considering the scenario of Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz: According to the Gulf economic news site AGBI, the international shipping industry is increasingly considering the scenario in which the Strait of Hormuz could resume operations under long- or semi-long-term administrative control from Iran, instead of returning to the free navigation status it had before the conflict.
Source : https://baotintuc.vn/kinh-te/diem-tin-kinh-te-the-gioi-noi-bat-ngay-2252026-20260522205004170.htm
/2026/05/23/6a11af1d0e8f0297516166.jpg "Roland-Garros 2026 : la réunion avec les joueurs sur lenjeu de la distribution des revenus jugée constructive par la Fédération française de tennis")
