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French Premier Rejects Wealth Tax, Targets 4.7% Deficit Goal for 2026
France’s newly appointed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has made it clear: a return of the wealth tax is off the table, and his government plans to steer down the budget deficit to around 4.7 percent of GDP in 2026. These… Read More ›
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Experts Argue the World Is Entering an AI Super-Cycle Set to Redefine Technology for Decades
Analysts and venture capitalists increasingly describe the current surge in artificial intelligence investment and adoption as more than a hype cycle—it is the start of a “super-cycle”, a prolonged era of structural transformation driven by AI. In contrast to short-lived… Read More ›
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European Banks Poised to Issue Euro Stablecoin as Digital Finance Advances
A stablecoin is a form of digital or crypto asset designed to maintain a stable value relative to a reference—typically a fiat currency like the euro or U.S. dollar. Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ether, stablecoins are backed… Read More ›
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India Reads Policy Shift with Export-Focused FDI Tweaks, Eyes a Boost for Amazon
The Indian government is considering a key revision to foreign direct investment policy that would allow e-commerce companies like Amazon to buy goods directly from Indian sellers for export—something currently prohibited under existing rules. A confidential draft prepared by the… Read More ›
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Doctors Reassure Pregnant Women: Tylenol Remains Safe When Used Responsibly
Doctors across the United States are responding to a surge of concern from pregnant women about the safety of Tylenol, one of the most widely used medications during pregnancy. The anxiety comes after recent claims suggesting a link between acetaminophen—the… Read More ›
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Record Global Debt of Nearly $338 Trillion Threatens Economic Stability
Global debt surged to an unprecedented **$337.7 trillion** at the end of the second quarter, delivering a sharp warning from financial analysts that the world economy may be entering a new phase of risk. According to the Institute of International… Read More ›
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U.S. Medtech Import Probe Exposes Europe’s Vulnerability in Global Trade Battles
The U.S. government’s decision to launch a national security investigation into medical device imports has cast a shadow over one of Europe’s most competitive industries. The probe, initiated under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, places medical technologies alongside… Read More ›
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U.S. Revision Shows Q2 GDP Surge Largely Driven by Trade Distortions and AI Investment
The U.S. economy’s second-quarter growth was revised sharply upward, raising key questions about what’s really powering that rebound and how much of it reflects policy distortions—especially tariffs—and how much is genuine strength. The revised figures point to a mix of… Read More ›
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Global Growth Outlook Brightens as OECD Revises Forecasts Amid Emerging Market Strength and Technological Investment
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has raised its global growth forecast for 2025 to 3.2%, up from the 2.9% estimate issued earlier this year. The upgrade reflects unexpectedly robust economic activity across multiple regions and sectors, with… Read More ›
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Sri Lanka Bets on Market Reforms to Rebuild After Economic Collapse
Sri Lanka, once at the centre of one of Asia’s deepest financial crises in decades, is pushing through sweeping reforms aimed at stabilising its battered economy and regaining investor confidence. The government’s decision to embrace market-driven changes marks a dramatic… Read More ›