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Switzerland Loses Top Spot in World Competitiveness Ranking to Singapore

Key Takeaways: - Switzerland falls to third place in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking. - Singapore claims the top position, followed by Hong Kong in second. - The Swiss decline is attributed to...

Hormuz: The Hidden Cost of Dependency

The conflict involving Iran has served one primary purpose: reminding us that globalization still relies on very real and highly vulnerable physical bottlenecks. The Strait of Hormuz measures barely...

From Evian to Versailles, Three Days Transatlantic Relations Thawing

The Evian G7 summit served as a moment of convergence amongst Allies. However, it remains far too early to determine whether this sequence will be a mere footnote or a genuine turning point.

Macron brings on the works to keep Trump at the table

Following the G7 summit in Evian, Emmanuel Macron reserved a quintessentially French final stop for Donald Trump: a dinner at the Palace of Versailles. The American president was welcomed Wednesday...

Fed Holds Rates Steady and Adopts a More Hawkish Tone

The US Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged within a range of 3.5% to 3.75% at its first meeting under the chairmanship of Kevin Warsh. While the decision was widely anticipated,...

The Fed Holds Rates Steady and Strikes a More Hawkish Tone

The U.S. Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate unchanged in a range of 3.5% to 3.75% at its first meeting under Chairman Kevin Warsh. While the decision was widely expected, the central bank shifted...

Despite inflation's return, US household spending is holding up

US households increased their spending in May, despite the sharp rise in gasoline prices that is eating into purchasing power, according to official figures released Wednesday.

Trump threatens to resume strikes against Iran, despite progress in negotiations

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding currently being negotiated with Iran is not yet final, warning that the United States could resume military operations...

Trump Threatens to Resume Strikes Against Iran Despite Progress in Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding being negotiated with Iran was not yet final and that the United States could resume military operations if the terms of...

Evian G7: A Turning Point for the War in Ukraine?

In Evian, Volodymyr Zelensky hopes to capitalize on a shifting geopolitical landscape.

Iran, Ukraine, China: The High-Stakes Agenda for the G7

Markets are approaching the G7 summit in Evian under significant pressure, caught between trade tensions, the war in Ukraine, energy risks and bond market volatility. While the preliminary agreement...

Elon Musk now a Trillionaire

The initial public offering of SpaceX has propelled Elon Musk to the rank of the first trillionaire in history, according to estimates based on the value of his holdings. Shares of the aerospace group...

Washington and Tehran Move Toward Agreement, Though Uncertainties Persist

The U.S. administration believes a deal with Iran could be reached within the coming days, specifically regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the phased dismantling of the Iranian...

Elon Musk Surpasses $1tn Wealth Threshold

The initial public offering of SpaceX has propelled Elon Musk to the rank of the first trillionaire in history, according to estimates based on the value of his holdings. Shares of the aerospace group...

G7: Going to Great Lengths to Accommodate Donald Trump

The French presidency has spared no effort to ensure President Trump's attendance and avoid friction with the American delegation.

After Euphoria, a Traffic Jam on the Multi-Billion Dollar Kilo-Highway

While obesity treatments have existed for decades with varying degrees of success, such as the amphetamines of the 1940s and 1950s, the first true revolution arrived in 2021 with Novo Nordisk's...

After the Euphoria, a Traffic Jam on the Multi-Billion Dollar Highway

While obesity treatments have existed for decades with very limited success, such as the use of amphetamines between the 1940s and 1950s, the first true revolution arrived in 2021 with Novo Nordisk's...

The Best Articles of the Week: Musk Dominates the Space (The Media Space… for Now)

SpaceX prepares for an IPO, Anthropic releases a model capable of exploiting vulnerabilities in mere hours, and three editorial boards simultaneously examine the growing impunity of Elon Musk: the...

The ECB Kicks Off a Cycle of Rate Hikes

The ECB's primary aim is to demonstrate its resolve and to anchor inflation expectations.