U.S. benchmark crude jumped 6% to US$62 per barrel midday
Negative shock of tariffs, policy uncertainty heightens risk to government finances
Higher defence demands will pressure government balance sheets, dent confidence, Moody's warns
Consultations target liquidity mismatch vulnerabilities at investment funds
Two Russians charged, websites seized in transnational law enforcement operation
Market reaction to geopolitical events often proves overblown
Populism driving polarization, weakening region's governments, institutions
Rate cuts on tap this year, although size and timing remain data driven
Surging crude energy prices drive higher raw material costs
Emerging markets begin to cut rates as developed markets stuck in hike mode