Economics, Policy & Regulation
New Fed Chair Warsh Eyes Changes
When the New Fed Chair opens his first Federal Open Market Committee meeting on June 16–17, markets will watch for subtle policy shifts ahead.
politics
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
Hungary’s New PM Picks Finance Chief to Lead Recovery
Hungary’s state-heavy economic model under Viktor Orbán is officially over. Enter Péter Magyar, who wishes to "mend relations with the EU."
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Trump Claps Back After SCOTUS Nixes Tariffs
After Supreme Court setback, Trump imposes 15% blanket tariff under Section 122, escalating trade fight and legal uncertainty for corporations.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
India: Modi Dealmaking Spree Spurred By Tariffs
As US-China tensions escalate, India accelerates trade deals with Canada, UK, EU and Brazil, slashing tariffs and expanding global alliances.
Banking
Colombia’s Government Seeks Forced Investments In Financial System
Colombia’s recent economic crisis has spurred a proposed measure to raise 8 billion pesos (about $2 million) to address the fallout.
News
Japan: Call For Snap Election Jolts Bond Markets
Analysts argue that the move, while risky, represents a calculated attempt to secure a public mandate for “Takaichinomics,” a high-pressure...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Chile’s New President Moves Country To Right
José Antonio Kast of the far-right Republican Party was elected president of Chile last month in a 58%-to-42% rout of rival Jeannette Jara, the Communist Party standard-bearer.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Toyota Supercharges US Investment—Or Is It?
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy applauded the promise of a Toyota expansion. But Toyota exec Hiroyuki Ueda clarified that the company never promised the new investment.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
SPACs Are Back And Fueled By MAGA World
Many of the newly formed SPACs target sectors aligned with “America First” priorities, including cryptocurrency, nuclear technology and quantum computing.
Insurance
Political Risk Insurance, Revisited
As the global business landscape grows riskier, the product is no longer just a ‘nice to have.’ Perils can include terrorism, currency inconvertibility, forced divestiture, and expropriation.