Reflections From Pierre Yared, a Departing Member of ‘Brainiac’ Trump Team
Trump policies may shock, but they offer US allies an example of how to strengthen themselves, Yared says
Uzbekistan’s AKFA Picks Citi, JPM to Sound Out Bond Investors
AKFA Aluminium Group, one of Uzbekistan’s largest private companies, is set to meet international investors next week as it explores issuing its first ever bond.
BOE Lifts Veil on Private Financing of 520 British Companies
Alternative asset managers have given the Bank of England detailed information on their investments in 520 UK corporates with revenue of more than £230 billion ($308 billion), as part of…
AI Productivity Gains Are Years Away, Deutsche Bank’s Reid Says
Artificial intelligence is likely to enhance productivity signficantly but any such impact on economies may still be years away, Deutsche Bank analyst Jim Reid said.
France Cuts 2026 GDP Forecast Due to Budget Delay, Iran Conflict
The French government is lowering its growth forecast for the year to 0.7% after a delayed budget and the Middle East conflict held back output, Finance Minister Roland Lescure told…
BOE Proposes Easing Some Capital Rules Despite Mounting Risks
The Bank of England has proposed easing a handful of capital rules, even as officials fret about deepening threats from AI, a fraught geopolitical outlook and rapidly increasing leverage.
China’s PBOC Buys Most Gold Since 2023 as Bullion Swings
China’s central bank bought more gold in June, extending the longest buying streak since at least 2015 and underscoring a commitment to diversifying its reserves despite volatility in bullion prices.
Czech June Inflation Slows More Than Expected After Rate Hike
Czech inflation slowed more than expected below target last month, underscoring the central bank’s monetary-policy dilemma after it raised interest rates.
Panetta Sees Fragile Outlook With Risks to Inflation and Growth
The European Central Bank is navigating an uncertain economic situation even as the US and Iran move closer to a lasting peace deal, according to Governing Council member Fabio Panetta.
South Africa Treasury to Cut Johannesburg Funding Over Wage Bill
South Africa’s National Treasury will withhold state funding for Johannesburg and dozens of other municipalities this month over their failure to manage their finances properly.















