Moody’s lowers Israel’s growth outlook, cites heightened risk of conflict, ‘weakened institutions’
Credit rating agency Moody’s has lowered the growth forecast for Israel’s economy, citing concerns over heightened defense spending…
Gilts Slump in Anticipation of Burnham Challenge to Starmer
(Bloomberg) — UK government bonds tumbled after Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham secured a pathway to potentially challenge Keir…
Particle Physics Needs Private Funding for CERN’s Next Discovery
There is something wrong with the leading theoretical framework for how the world works. If its equations are…
Australia refines its defense strategy and investment plan
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Australia issued updates for two pivotal planning documents this week – its National Defence…
The Iran War Is Another Reason to Quit Oil
And consumers have responded. In the first two weeks of the war, there has been a surge in…
The World’s Copper Squeeze Is Set to Intensify on AI and Defense Spending, S&P Says
(Bloomberg) — The race for artificial intelligence and surging defense spending are set to intensify a projected shortage…
AI to boost copper demand 50% by 2040, but more mines needed to ensure supply, S&P says
Jan 8 (Reuters) – Growth in the artificial intelligence and defense sectors will boost global copper demand 50%…
German leader says U.S. strategy shows the need for more European security independence
BERLIN — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday that the Trump administration’s new national security strategy underscores the need for…
Japan’s Takaichi Eyes Stimulus Package to Jump-Start Growth Plan
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to use her first stimulus package to jump-start the economy and initiate…
Japan’s Ruling Bloc Partner Warns Against Mixed-Message BOJ Hike
A Bank of Japan move to raise interest rates at a time when the government is calling on…
Russia’s ‘disposable-goods’ war economy is getting busier but poorer, and Trump’s new sanctions could trigger a recession, analysts say
Vladimir Putin’s wartime economy has been resilient in the face of Western sanctions triggered by his invasion of…
Euro-Zone Business Activity Unexpectedly Hits Highest Since 2024
Business activity in the euro area unexpectedly reached its highest level since May 2024 as outperformance by Germany…