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Trump Raises Tariffs as Macron Celebrates Rule of Law and Merz Warns of Economic Poison

Two of Europe's most powerful leaders offered contrasting but equally pointed responses Saturday as President Trump announced a 15% tariff on all imports following a Supreme Court ruling against his previous trade policy. While France's Emmanuel Macron celebrated the role of judicial independence, Germany's Friedrich Merz sounded the alarm over deepening economic instability. Macron, speaking in Paris, said it was "not bad to have a...

Quarterly Comparison Reveals Accelerating Shift in India’s Crude Supplier Mix

A quarterly comparison of India's crude oil imports throughout 2025 reveals an accelerating shift in supplier composition, with changes intensifying in the final months. While US crude imports to India increased by 65.6% to $8.2 billion during April-December 2025, Russian crude imports contracted by more than 17%, falling from $40 billion to $33.1 billion in the same period. December 2025 data suggests the fourth quarter...

EU Leaders Unite Behind ‘Buy European’ Plan for Industrial Defense

European Union leaders committed to "Buy European" policies during their economic competitiveness summit in Belgium. The 27-nation gathering addressed Europe's position through strategic industrial...

Bank of England Holds at 3.75% as Housing Market Dynamics Factor Into Rate Decisions

The Bank of England has maintained interest rates at 3.75%, with housing market dynamics playing an important role in monetary policy transmission. Property prices...

Silver and Gold Prices Stabilize After Massive Market Turbulence on Policy Decision

Precious metals markets brought stabilization Monday as gold and silver recovered from one of their steepest declines in recent memory. Gold climbed from an...

Liverpool Secures Major Win with Chery European R&D Headquarters

Liverpool has been selected as the location for Chinese carmaker Chery's European research and development headquarters, bringing European commercial vehicle operations to Merseyside. The...

EasyJet Denounces EU Cabin Luggage Rules as Attack on Business Model Innovation

British budget carrier EasyJet has characterized European Union baggage proposals as an attack on the business model innovations that have democratized air travel. The proposed...

Trump Pummels South Korea with 25% Tariff Plan Over Trade Deal Inaction

Donald Trump has pummeled South Korea with a plan to impose 25% tariffs on major exports, accusing Seoul of inaction on implementing a trade...

Sovereign Defense: Why Security Experts Want Germany’s Gold Back on European Soil

Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, a key figure in European defense policy, has weighed in on the gold debate, framing it as a matter of national security...

Parliamentary Address Precedes Emergency Coordination Efforts

Brussels has formally suspended the ratification of its trade agreement with the United States following President Trump's linkage of tariff threats with his Greenland...

Gold Soars to $4,689 and Silver Hits $94 as Scaled-Back Outcomes from Past Disputes Offer Mixed Comfort

Precious metal markets delivered remarkable performances on Monday, achieving unprecedented price milestones as investors weighed historical tariff moderation against current situation's unique characteristics. Gold...

Hawley and Trump Unite on 10% Rate Cap

Senator Josh Hawley and Donald Trump have formed a powerful populist alliance on the issue of credit card interest rates. After Trump announced a...

Oil Sector Remains Silent on Trump’s Venezuelan Investment Pledge

President Trump's bold announcement that American oil companies will invest billions in Venezuela has generated surprisingly little public support from industry leaders. Despite Trump's...

Energy Sector Records Unprecedented Three-Year Price Collapse

The global crude industry has suffered its steepest yearly price decline since COVID-19 struck, with values plummeting approximately 20% throughout 2025. This represents an...