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Trump’s Midterm Machine Builds One Economic Script While the President Writes Another

White House runs two parallel midterm campaigns as Trump's Georgia speech veers off-script, with approval at 36–37% and economy dominating voter concerns.

UK Retail Sales Beat Forecasts Ninefold — But Is It a Gold Rush or a Genuine Recovery?

UK retail sales surged 1.8% in January, beating forecasts ninefold. But record gold prices and deep discounting — not renewed confidence — drove the headline number.

Work More, Pay More: Europe’s New Economic Reality

European businesses and governments grapple with productivity, transparency, and worker relations as Infineon invests billions in AI chips while French and German policymakers debate work hours and public service costs.

Will Food Price Relief Finally Reach European Consumers?

Nordic companies face crisis while Hong Kong insurance hits records. Food prices set to drop as wealthy investors reshape Asian markets.

Global Markets Face Turmoil from Iran Tensions and Corporate Fraud Waves

Escalating Middle East tensions coincide with major corporate scandals as Netflix revises Warner Bros bid, UK fraud arrests mount, and Tehran protests spread.

Venezuela Bond Rally Shrinks Distressed EM Debt Opportunities

Political change in Venezuela sparked a massive bond rally, reducing opportunities in the already limited distressed emerging market debt space for investors.