US imports plunge in early sign of Trump tariff impact – POLITICO
The numbers are a sign that Trump’s policies may be starting to chip away at the global trade…
Global brands prepare to hike prices as trade war could spread inflation beyond US
Australian shoppers could soon see higher price tags, as some brands affected by Donald Trump’s trade war prepare…
EU must assert independence with arms spending and Ukraine accession, says von der Leyen – POLITICO
She identified four central tasks to bring about independence: Securing peace by increasing defense spending; strengthening innovation and…
Germany earmarks $125 billion for 2025 to revive sluggish economy
The German government is earmarking some 110 billion euros ($125 billion) in public investments this year to revive…
France risks running out of cash for social spending, auditors say – POLITICO
The Court of Auditors, however, said it believed the 2025 deficit is likely to be even greater, as…
The U.S. Debt Spiral – The Globalist
1 Creditworthiness — or the capacity to repay debt productively — is at the heart of credit analysis…
Trump threatens more tariffs on Apple, European Union
President Donald Trump warned the tech giant on Friday morning to expect a 25% tax on all devices…
Business expectations in Germany slightly recovered after April
On the radar The Composite PMI Index in Eurozone was down to 49.5 in May, while in Germany it…
Michele Bullock has changed her tune about the future of interest rates, but Donald Trump may have other plans
There’s been a sudden about-turn at the Reserve Bank. In the space of just a few months, Governor…
German economy set for zero growth thanks largely to Trump, government advisers say – POLITICO
Even though Trump has suspended the worst of his tariff increases on EU exports until the start of…