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In-Focus | July 9, 2025

French police raid Rassemblement National over campaign finance probe

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Raid fails to produce a legal breakthrough before the 2027 election cycle
RN faces reputational damage and financial pressure
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In-Focus | June 26, 2025

Fallout from U.S. strikes on Iran

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Iran sustains its nuclear development path with only modest delays
Iran’s resilience diminishes U.S. credibility
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In-Focus | June 24, 2025

Oman levies the Gulf's first personal income tax

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Successful implementation could provide templates for other Gulf states
Revenue recycling could improve economic competitiveness
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In-Focus | June 23, 2025

NATO's Defense Spending Breakthrough: Alliance Agrees to 5% GDP Target

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European allies begin steady defense spending increase over next 3-4 years
Trump accepts gradual progress while preserving alliance unity
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POLITICAL | June 23, 2025

Iranian parliament considers imposing traffic restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz

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Iran institutes symbolic restrictions, delays insurance-driven pricing impact.
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FINANCIAL | June 23, 2025

Markets remain resilient despite U.S. airstrikes on Iran

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Geopolitical clam returns
Energy markets stabilize
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ECONOMIC | June 23, 2025

Dollar rallies amid risk off mood, Asian currencies slide

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Fed cuts 50 bps later in the year
Growth moderates but remains stable\
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In-Focus | June 20, 2025

NATO's 5% Gamble

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NATO reaches a compromise around the 5% spending goal by framing it as an “aspirational trajectory”
Diplomatic middle ground preserves alliance unity
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In-Focus | June 18, 2025

Japan's Escalating Debt Crisis

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BoJ gradually abandons yield curve control over 18-24 months
Long-term JGB yields stabilize around 4-5%
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FINANCIAL | June 18, 2025

Federal Reserve holds rates steady, signals two cuts in 2025 despite inflation risks

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Two modest rate cuts (25 bps each) later this year
Gradual policy normalization
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POLITICAL | June 18, 2025

Israel escalates military campaign; Iran retaliates with hypersonic missiles, U.S. weights intervention

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Conflict continues as a high-intensity, localized war
U.S. avoids direct entry but increases arms support
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ECONOMIC | June 18, 2025

Eurozone inflation dips; UK inflation remains sticky at 3.4%

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Eurozone keeps policy steady until 2026
BoE delays rate cuts until late in the year
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In-Focus | June 17, 2025

China's Reaction to the Israel-Iran Conflict.

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China manages energy risks through “dark fleet” tankers, stockpiling, and independent refiners.
Oil prices remain volatile but don’t spike long-term.
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In-Focus | June 12, 2025

Middle East Tensions Rise as Iran's Nuclear Program Advances

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Insurance premiums, shipping costs for Middle Eastern energy facilities spike dramatically
Limited strikes on nuclear infrastructure
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POLITICAL | June 12, 2025

Australia delivers classified AUKUS submarine audit amid rising political scrutiny

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Review triggers timeline recalibration but program proceeds with modifications.
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FINANCIAL | June 12, 2025

UK GDP shrinks 0.3% in April even as FTSE 100 hits record high

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BOE cuts rates in August; UK GDP grows modestly.
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ECONOMIC | June 12, 2025
Oil surges and Treasury yields ease after softer U.S. inflation rising Middle East tensions

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Fed holds steady into Q4, oil remains elevated, and modest inflation persists.
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In-Focus | June 11, 2025

America’s Oil Engine Stalls: EIA Projects First Annual Drop Since 2020

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U.S. crude oil production peaks at 13.5 million b/d in Q2 2025
Oil prices remain range-bound between $58 and $62/b
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In-Focus | June 10, 2025

The EU's 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia

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Russia experiences prolonged stagflation through 2025-2026, with inflation above 8%
National Wealth Fund depletion forces domestic borrowing
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In-Focus | June 5, 2025

Apollo commits $100bn to German investments as fiscal policy transforms

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Private capital migration from US markets accelerates
€500bn German infrastructure spending creates defense industrial opportunities

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In-Focus | June 4, 2025

Lee Jae Myung wins South Korea presidency with 51.7% amid constitutional crisis fallout

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US 25% tariffs create July 8 negotiation deadline
Corporate governance reforms could boost tech valuations 15-20%

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In-Focus | May 28, 2025

GM Invests $888M in ICE Engine Production Over EV Plans

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Signals automaker flexibility amid slower EV adoption
870 jobs secured while competitors risk overextension on EVs

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POLITICAL | MAY 28, 2025

EU officially lifts economic sanctions on Syria following May 20 political agreement.

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Trade normalization with EU states begins immediately, potentially triggering broader international sanctions review.

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ECONOMIC | MAY 28, 2025

U.S. Consumer Confidence Index surged to 98.0 from 86.0 in April, highest reading in eight months.

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Retail spending acceleration expected as improved sentiment drives household consumption through Q3.

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FINANCIAL | MAY 28, 2025

Japan's MOF considers reducing super-long bond issuance as yields hit 3.2% amid weak demand.

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Global bond markets recalibrate as other nations reassess debt strategies
following Japan's yield volatility.

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In-Focus | May 26, 2025
Google faces potential Chrome divestiture as federal courts rule search/ad monopolies illegal
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$200B advertising revenue at risk from regulatory breakup
OpenAI's $300B valuation signals viable search alternatives

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POLITICAL | May 26, 2025

Bangladesh mass protests with 80k in Dhaka demand PM resignation amid fuel hikes and corruption crackdowns.

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Regional refugee flows into India intensify as political instability threatens $40B textile export sector.

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ECONOMIC | May 26, 2025

China injects $53.28B liquidity through reverse repos at 1.40% to counter trade uncertainties & stimulate domestic demand.

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Global commodity prices surge 3-5% as Chinese manufacturing activity accelerates.

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FINANCIAL | May 26, 2025

US delays 50% EU tariffs until July 9, causing Euro to strengthen and USD index to hit near one-month low.

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European equities rally continues through Q3 as trade war fears subside, driving capital inflow to EU markets.

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In-Focus | May 22, 2025

North Korea's 5,000-ton destroyer capsizes at launch.

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Resource strain may delay other military projects as funds redirect to recovery
Regime likely to escalate provocations soon to restore perceived strength

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