German Industry Slides as France and UK Face New Economic Hurdles
On August 7, 2025, newly released figures showed that Europe and the United Kingdom are dealing with big economic challenges
August 7, 2025Section
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Germany and Spain Drive Growth as France and UK Lag Behind
European economies presented a mixed set of data on August 5, 2025, offering both promising signs of growth
August 5, 2025
39% Tariffs: Switzerland Pays the Price for Repeated Submission to U.S. Pressure
Official documents and historical records show a consistent pattern in Swiss-American relations, extracting concessions from the Swiss.
August 4, 2025
Global Banking Realigns as U.S. Tariffs Erode Wall Street’s Influence in the World
Official data and bank leaders’ statements confirm the changing shape of global banking. Since the US raised tariffs
August 4, 2025
Europe’s Inflation Steadies, but Industrial Concerns Deepen
Economic data released on August 1, 2025, presents a mixed picture for European businesses and investors. Eurozone inflation
August 1, 2025
Europe’s Slow July: Solid Jobs, Mild Inflation, Warning Signs for Business
Data released July 31, 2025, from the European Central Bank and national statistical agencies show the European Union
July 31, 2025
E.U. GDP Crawls to a Halt, Raising Fears About Economic Momentum
Europe’s economic engine slowed sharply this spring, with fresh Eurostat figures showing GDP up just 0.2% across
July 30, 2025
Shaky Alliance: Europe’s Doubts Loom Over Ambitious U.S.-E.U. Deals
(Analysis) A recent high-profile trade and defense agreement between the United States and the European Union (EU)
July 29, 2025
Trump Steps Up Ultimatum: Russian Leaders Warn of War
U.S. President Donald Trump just gave Russia 10 days to agree on peace in Ukraine, replacing his previous 50-day
July 29, 2025