Economics, Policy & Regulation
RBA’s First Rate Cut In Four Years Is A ‘Hawkish’ One
More than a year after the first rate cuts by the European Central Bank (ECB) and the US Fed since...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
Baltics Ditch Russia For Europe’s Power Grid
“Today, history is made,” EU chief Ursula von der Leyen declared during a ceremony held in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius,...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Modi Taps ‘Mr. Dependable’ To Be Principal Secretary
Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das was appointed Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Feb....
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Norway: Former NATO Chief Makes Surprise Return To Politics
Last October, Jens Stoltenberg stepped down as NATO secretary general 10 years after his appointment. He was widely expected to...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Argentina: Milei’s Meme Coin Meltdown
On February 14, Javier Milei posted a link to the Libra meme coin project on X, touting its dedication to...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Trump’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Plan: Game Changer Or Risky Bet?
The executive order to create America’s first sovereign wealth fund has sparked debate over its governance, transparency, and potential impact...
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Indonesia: Building The Future Of Southeast Asia
Indonesia is attracting foreign investors with its growing middle class, young demographics, and abundant resources. The newly-admitted member of the...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Russia Skirts Sanctions Using Bitcoin
Efforts by the West to punish Russia using an array of sanctions are being undermined as Russian companies increasingly use...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Nigeria’s Vista Bank Approved To Start Operations In France
Vista Bank, a digital-first Nigerian lender, has received regulatory approval from France’s Prudential Supervisory Authority (ACPR) to establish operations in...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Japan: Startups Wanted
For decades, Japan’s corporate giants relied on in-house R&D to drive innovation, while startups exited primarily via IPOs. But with...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Canada: The Race To Replace Trudeau
Following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement in January that he will resign, two candidates have early leads to replace...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Intesa Sanpaolo Tests The Surge Of The Bitcoin Tide
“As of today, Jan. 13, 2025, Intesa Sanpaolo owns 11 Bitcoins.” This concise statement, found in an internal memo reviewed...