Europe
Ukraine and Europe reject Putin's call for a cease-fire
Ukraine’s decision to reject President Vladimir Putin’s proposed cease-fire, with Europe lending firm diplomatic backing, is more than a wartime negotiation breakdown. It...
Bank of England split on inflation exposes policy dilemma
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has been no stranger to debate, but it has rarely been as fractured on the...
Chinese tourism in Europe 2025 signals recovery, but barriers remain
Europe is basking in a long-awaited summer revival. Streets from Lisbon to Ljubljana are crowded with visitors. Hotel occupancy rates are climbing, cafes...
France's worst wildfire in decades has been tamed after sweeping across the wine region
France’s largest wildfire in decades tore through more than 160 square kilometers of the southern Aude region this week. It was a fast-moving...
How Trump-Putin dynamics redrew the strategic stakes in Ukraine
What appears as a political escalation is, in fact, a macro-capital inflection. Donald Trump’s evolving rhetoric on Ukraine — suggesting potential constraints or...
How 39% U.S. tariffs on Swiss goods could hit chocolate, skincare, and watches
A sudden 39% U.S. tariff on Swiss luxury goods has startled markets, upset policymakers, and forced multinational brands into last-minute cost recalibration. But...
UK economic slowdown prompts likely BOE rate reduction
The Bank of England is expected to trim its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.00% this week, marking its fifth...
Historic wildfire ravages France’s South, claims one life
One death. Over two dozen homes lost. And a blaze spreading faster than containment lines can be drawn. France’s wildfire in the Aude...
UK government expected to rely on tax hikes to stay within budget rules, says NIESR
While Gulf economies push forward with industrial diversification and greenfield investment, the UK is once again contemplating tax hikes to maintain fiscal discipline....
UN paralysis in Ukraine and the Middle East underscores the case for structural reform
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) was designed to be the world’s final backstop against large-scale conflict. Its mission: maintain international peace and...
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How the SEC cross-border listing rule could reshape European exchange activity
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is not typically associated with easing listing standards. But a quiet rule proposal may do just...
UK-France migrant swap deal officially takes effect
On paper, the UK-France “one in, one out” migrant agreement sounds like a breakthrough. The United Kingdom gains a formal pathway to return...
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