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Powell: Fed Unable to Cut Rates Due to Trump’s Tariff Policy
Federal Reserve Chair blames lingering trade tensions for inflationary pressure, limiting monetary policy options Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has made a striking statement during his latest public address, asserting that the central bank cannot proceed with interest rate cuts…
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A Window for Reform: Beijing’s Chance to Address Deep-Rooted Structural Challenges
With relative stability restored, China faces a crucial opportunity to push forward overdue economic and social reforms After months of economic uncertainty and geopolitical tension, Beijing now finds itself in a rare moment of relative calm. The yuan has stabilized,…
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1MDB Liquidators Recover Billions of Dollars Siphoned from Malaysia’s Sovereign Fund
A pivotal moment as court-appointed managers claw back assets stolen in one of the world’s largest financial scandals In a landmark development for financial accountability, the liquidators of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) have announced the recovery of more than $3.5…
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Leaks and Laws: UK Takeover Announcements Pre-empted by Media
Nearly 40% of UK takeover bids reported prematurely in 14 months raises concerns over market integrity Over the past 14 months, investigations have revealed that nearly four in ten UK takeover bids were leaked to the media before being formally…
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Deal Drought: Aramco and ADNOC Hit Pause
Middle East Oil Giants Rein in Acquisition Spree as Revenue Prospects Dim Saudi Aramco and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), two of the Middle East’s largest oil producers, are recalibrating their blockbuster acquisition strategies amid expectations of a sustained…
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MAGA Report Card: B2 Bombers, B3 ‘Big Beautiful Bills,’ and a C‑Minus Global Stance
Grading the Military Vision, Economic Ambitions, and Diplomatic Performance of the MAGA Era In the unconventional classroom of American politics, the MAGA administration’s report card reads like a pop quiz in irony. With a military grade of B2—evoking both a…
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Visma Picks London Over Amsterdam for Landmark IPO
Norwegian Tech Giant’s Move Boosts UK Financial Hub Amid Post-Brexit Competition In a boost for the City of London’s post-Brexit standing, Norwegian software group Visma has chosen the UK capital over Amsterdam for its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO).…
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Tesla’s Self-Driving Taxi Service Hits a Speed Bump
Elon Musk’s Vision for a Fully Autonomous Car Faces Technical Challenges and Regulatory Scrutiny Tesla’s highly anticipated rollout of its self-driving taxi service in Austin, Texas, got off to a rocky start, with videos from social media influencers showing the…
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HSBC’s Elhedery Slashes Costs, But Can the Bank Grow From It?
Amid Asia Pivot and Global Retrenchment, Critics Question Sustainability of HSBC’s New Strategy HSBC’s new chief executive Georges Elhedery has launched a sweeping cost-cutting campaign aimed at reshaping the global banking giant. With a sharpened focus on core markets—particularly Asia—and…
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Europe’s Welfare Model Under Strain: Can EU States Still Afford It?
Rising Debt, Aging Populations, and Economic Pressures Threaten the Foundations of the European Social Contract Europe’s cherished welfare model—long viewed as a pillar of social cohesion and economic justice—is facing mounting pressure, as member states within the European Union grapple…
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