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Why Did the IMF Approve Another $1.8 Billion for Egypt?
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a fresh $1.8 billion disbursement to Egypt after completing the seventh review of the country's economic reform...
The European Union Should Help Fund An Oil Pipeline from the Gulf to The Mediterranean
While the United States enjoys sufficient energy resources, thanks to shale oil, the European Union does not. To assure itself of the energy supplies...
Why Is China Avoiding Major Economic Stimulus Despite Slowing Growth?
China's top leaders pledged on Thursday to support the country's slowing economy by accelerating spending on already-approved infrastructure projects instead of rolling out large-scale...
Euro Zone Bond Yields Rise After Fed Holds Rates, Oil Prices Climb
Euro zone government bond yields climbed on Thursday after a sharp sell-off in U.S. Treasuries following the Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates...
Europe Is Building a Defense Industry Faster Than It Can Decide Who Belongs In It
Earlier this year, British negotiators walked away from talks to join the EU's flagship defense fund after being quoted a price of €6 billion...
Is the Middle East Oil Market Entering a New Era of Permanent Risk?
The Middle East's energy sector is entering a prolonged period of uncertainty as conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran continues to disrupt...
To Beat a State-Capitalist Rival, Washington Became One: Inside the New Critical Minerals Race
On July 10, almost exactly a year after the Pentagon announced it was becoming the largest shareholder in MP Materials, the International Energy Agency...
Russia vs. China in Africa: Rivals, Partners or Strategic Competitors?
The growth of neo-colonial tendencies, the current geopolitical developments, and the scramble for its resources by external countries in Africa: these are some of...
Can Japan’s Prime Minister Restore Market Confidence?
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is facing mounting political and economic pressure as falling public approval ratings increasingly complicate her government's efforts to reassure...
Is the AI Investment Boom Losing Momentum?
Asian stock markets extended their sharp selloff on Wednesday as investor concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) valuations deepened ahead of a crucial round of...