Since taking office, the Trump administration has surprised many free‑market stalwarts by orchestrating a series of direct government investments in private industry at a scale unprecedented in peacetime. From securing veto power over one of America’s largest steelmakers to underwriting… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
Euro Zone Economy Defies Challenges Amid Sustained Domestic Momentum
The euro zone economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past quarter, driven primarily by robust domestic spending and an increasingly diversified services sector. Despite ongoing global trade tensions and the lingering aftershocks of past monetary tightening, consumer confidence has… Read More ›
European Union Unveils Multi‑Layered Strategy to Counter U.S. No‑Deal Tariffs
As U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened 30 percent tariffs on European imports loom on August 1, Brussels has finalized a sweeping package of countermeasures designed to mirror—and deter—American protectionism. Having already combined two previously drafted lists, the European Commission will impose duties… Read More ›
UK and India Seal Landmark Trade Pact to Unlock Over $34 Billion in Annual Commerce
In a move set to reshape one of the world’s fastest‑growing trade corridors, the United Kingdom and India signed a comprehensive free trade agreement on July 24, 2025, pledging to boost bilateral trade by more than $34 billion annually. Under the pact,… Read More ›
Trump Challenges Powell on Ballooning Fed Renovation Costs
In a rare face‑to‑face showdown, President Donald Trump confronted Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over the escalating price tag of the Fed’s multi‑billion‑dollar refurbishment project. Their public exchange at the Eccles Building in Washington laid bare the administration’s growing frustration… Read More ›
ECB Maintains Rates as Inflation Stabilises and Trade Uncertainty Persists
The European Central Bank opted on Thursday to hold its key deposit rate at 2 percent, pausing a year-long easing cycle that has seen rates cut by a total of 200 basis points since mid‑2024. Policymakers cited the alignment of annual… Read More ›
Rising Costs and Market Shifts Drive June Decline in European Car Registrations
New car registrations across Europe dipped sharply in June, marking a more than 5 percent year‑on‑year decrease to roughly 1.24 million vehicles. This downturn hit both legacy automakers and newcomers, underscoring how intertwined economic pressures, supply constraints and shifting consumer preferences are… Read More ›
EU Chief Urges Trade Reset with China amid Mounting Deficit and Strategic Concerns
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used the high‑profile EU‑China summit to underscore a growing sense of urgency: the European Union’s trade relationship with China must become more balanced. Speaking in Beijing, von der Leyen laid out a litany… Read More ›
JPMorgan Sees Surge in Mega Mergers as Companies Seek Scale in Uncertain Times
Companies around the globe are gearing up for a fresh wave of blockbuster mergers and acquisitions, according to Anu Aiyengar, JPMorgan Chase’s global head of M\&A. With senior executives growing more comfortable navigating market volatility, geopolitical tensions and rapidly evolving… Read More ›
Central Banks Gear Up for Climate‑Driven Labour Market Upheaval
Central banks around the world are being urged to revamp their monetary policy frameworks to brace for unprecedented disruptions in employment caused by climate change. A recent study by an economic think tank warns that heatwaves, floods and the transition… Read More ›