Economics

In a bid for more revenue, Africa's top crude producer has restructured its offshore royalty deals -- putting billions of dollars of investment in production at risk.

Despite anticipating that protests would likely follow, Iranian leaders reduced popular fuel subsidies, demonstrating the extent of the strain on the country's economy.

The Nov. 10 national election has set the stage for only more uncertainty ahead, as the country’s secessionist vs. nationalist battle heats up and its economy cools down.

The country's divisions create an uncertain path forward with future economic prospects possibly hanging in the balance.

If a "phase one" deal is reached, the alternating cycles of escalation and truces in the trade war could change -- though deeper divides will persist.

After a quarter-century of isolation, Uzbekistan is increasingly open for business. Balancing against the great powers, however, is set to prove a challenge.

The president's big tent strategy has soothed political opposition. But it will also force him to dial back ambitious plans to spur foreign investment.

Beijing might be tempted to threaten the deal giving the island's exporters cheap access to mainland markets. But ending it would come at a cost.

After four years under President Mauricio Macri’s conservative leadership, the new administration in Buenos Aires will pursue state intervention and protectionist policies in an attempt to resurrect the country’s moribund economy.

New Delhi did well to weather the global financial crisis and its aftermath. Now, it's facing another downturn that will test its ability to steer the economy to safety.