U.S.-Canada Trade Fight Expands as Washington Targets Government Procurement
The trade dispute between the United States and Canada has entered a new phase, moving beyond tariffs and into the…
Federal Reserve Rate Cut Outlook 2026 Depends on Whether Inflation Finally Cools
The Federal Reserve is approaching its September policy meeting with an unusually difficult economic puzzle. Policymakers must determine whether the…
Why Iceland Chose to Stay Outside the EU Despite Growing Economic and Geopolitical Pressure
Iceland has once again rejected the idea of moving closer toward full European Union membership, but the latest referendum reveals…
How El Niño Is Reshaping Global Supply Chains, Food Markets and Industrial Production
The latest El Niño is becoming more than a climate story. Its effects are increasingly visible in global trade, commodity…
ECB Signals a Longer Fight Against Inflation as Eurozone Growth Holds Firm
The European Central Bank may have to keep tightening monetary policy as policymakers confront an uncomfortable combination of persistent inflation,…
World Bank Projects War-Hit Lebanon’s Economy to Contract by 6.4 Percent
Lebanon's economy faces a sharp downturn this year. The World Bank now expects the country's output to shrink by 6.4…