ECB’s “safety net” becomes a tool for EU’s alliance-building
The European Central Bank (ECB) is planning to help foreign central banks access euro funding more easily. This is part of Europe's effort to...
New Trump limits on defense CEO pay and dividends put investors on edge
Investors in defense companies are concerned about an executive order from President Donald Trump that limits CEO pay, dividends, and stock buybacks. The order,...
Euro zone ministers eye stablecoin rules and joint debt to boost euro’s global role
Euro zone finance ministers will meet on February 16 to discuss increasing the global role of the euro and enhancing Europe's economic security. A...
Beyond the Crisis: The Enduring Disputes Between the U.S. and Iran
The United States and Iran are set to hold important talks in Oman, as tensions in the region rise with President Donald Trump's threat...
Who Really Holds Power in Iran?
The United States is contemplating military strikes against Iran due to its violent response to recent protests. Understanding Iran's political system is complex, especially...
Who is Kevin Warsh? Five key facts about the top Fed chair contender
U. S. President Donald Trump has announced he will nominate Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, to be the Fed Chair in May,...
Can Chip Champion ASML Shatter Its Own Limits—Or Has It Reached Them?
ASML's recent financial results have boosted its status as Europe's most valuable company, although concerns about its ability to fulfill record orders have caused...
How Trump’s Ad-Hoc Diplomacy—From Greenland to Ukraine—Confounds U.S. Allies
Last month, officials from the United States, Denmark, and Greenland had a regular meeting in Greenland's capital, without discussing any U. S. military or...
Why is Putin Proposing Russia’s Frozen U.S. Assets for Gaza and Ukraine Aid?
President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia is willing to donate $1 billion from its frozen assets in the U. S. to President Donald Trump's...
The Donetsk Dilemma: Why This Region Is So Hard to Negotiate
U. S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff stated that only one issue remains before an agreement can end the war in Ukraine, which is believed...