Global Economy Weekly Overview: October 26 to October 31, 2025
For all interested parties seeking insight into the dynamics of international finance, the last week presented a narrative
November 1, 2025Section
Europe and Russia
Europe is where the old industrial order is being reordered – by an energy shock, a two-speed split between a sunlit south and an open north, trade friction and a shifting security map from Ukraine to the UK. The Rio Times covers Europe for the emerging-market reader: the economies, markets, energy transition, trade and politics that move global capital and set the terms Latin America trades on. This hub gathers our daily Europe coverage and links it to the wider Global South story.
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Global Economy Briefing: October 31, 2025
This briefing provides an overview of economic indicators and policy developments from the prior day, organized by region for reference.
November 1, 2025
Barcelona’s 2028 Airbnb-Style Tourist-Apartment Ban Tests Europe’s Urban Tourism Model
Barcelona phases out every licensed whole-home tourist apartment by November 2028. What it means for travelers, hosts, and investors booking...
October 31, 2025
A.I.’s Quiet Jobs Shock: Hard Numbers Behind a Rich-Country Reset
Across advanced economies, the AI boom is arriving with a chill in hiring. In the United States, unemployment sits at...
October 31, 2025
Dutch Elections: A Centrist Surge Amid Populist Resilience
In the Netherlands, a nation of tulips, windmills, and intricate coalition politics, a dramatic shift unfolded on October 29, 2025
October 31, 2025
Global Economy Briefing: October 30, 2025
This briefing provides an overview of economic indicators and policy developments from the prior day, organized by region for reference.
October 31, 2025
Global Economy Briefing: October 29, 2025
A policy-pivotal Wednesday featured rate adjustments from key central banks, reinforcing a gradual easing trajectory.
October 30, 2025
The End of an Exception: Portugal Dismantles Its Liberal Citizenship Path
For years, Portugal presented an open door. Its relatively accessible citizenship path was a beacon, especially to Brazilians
October 29, 2025
Global Economy Briefing: October 28, 2025
A data-dense Tuesday tightened the soft-landing narrative in the U.S. and Europe even as Australia flashed a hot inflation surprise.
October 29, 2025