Otis De Marie
Journalist covering politics, economics, commodities, and more.
World Bank and IMF Struggle with Fragmentation of Global Economy
A mere ten-minute stroll from the epicenter of American political power, the White House, one encounters an alternate hub of authority. Nestled within inconspicuous...
US Inflation Decelerates to 5%, but Core Inflation Prompts Interest Rate...
In March, US inflation demonstrated a subtle deceleration, retreating from 6% to 5%, indicating a persistent "disinflation" trend. However, the country's tenacious core inflation,...
Philippines, US Hold Joint Military Exercise to Protect Claims in South...
A formidable assembly of 17,000 troops convenes in the Philippines for the "Balikatan" exercise, translated as "Shoulder to Shoulder", lasting until April 28th. The...
Pentagon Leaks Highlight Intersection of Reality and Fiction in Virtual War...
In the domain of cyber communication, Discord, once an exclusive messaging haven for the gaming community, has transcended its niche and emerged into public...
Russia’s Wagner Group Exploits Sudan’s Gold Mines to Fund Military Operations
In Sudan, the continent's third-ranking gold-producing nation, two ambitious generals have laid siege to the destitute populace, vying for military prowess, fiscal supremacy, and...
Chinese Diplomacy Takes Center Stage in the Middle East Conflict
In the global arena, China's paramount leader Xi Jinping delights in cultivating an image of his nation as a peaceful dove, in contrast to...
BYD Dethrones Volkswagen as China’s Market Leader in the Automotive Industry
Amid the dazzling display of China's auto expo, a testament to the rapid power shift towards homegrown automakers, the spectacle unveils the modernized model...
US Banks Defy Analyst Expectations with Robust Q1 Performance
Stock market vigor has been unexpectedly bolstered by robust quarterly results from America's preeminent banks, confounding analysts who, merely a week prior, forecasted a...
