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The truth about Latino voters in US election
A top political strategist explains how the Latino vote is shifting.
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Crypto is the new Trump family business. Ethics watchdogs have concerns.
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Azerbaijan launches bid to join BRICS after Putin visit
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What the last of the anti-war Chicago Seven wants today’s protesters to know
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Houthi rebels and the EU make your coffee more expensive
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Your Tim Walz policy guide: Where he stands on abortion, unions, energy and more
Macedonian ministry employee arrested for mass-producing fake €2 coins
The arrest comes as Kosovo faces an epidemic of counterfeit euro coins.
Trump bashes Harris over crypto, vows to boost bitcoin
Trump vows to establish a U.S. bitcoin stockpile, set up a crypto advisory council.
Trump courting crypto industry could spell trouble for Europe
Trump’s about-turn on crypto-assets — and his pick of crypto-evangelist running mate JD Vance — resurfaces a nightmare scenario for EU policymakers.
Investors too confused by French election to panic — yet
Markets will certainly make their position known if politicking threatens to stretch public finances.
Hungary is flirting with China — at what cost to the EU?
Budapest’s friendly ties with Beijing run contrary to Brussels’ de-risking efforts.
Trump keeps flip-flopping his policy positions after meeting with rich people
Top CEOs were seen nodding their heads when Trump talked about finding ways to keep American-educated talent at home.
Switzerland cuts key interest rate again as EU turmoil sends franc surging
The euro’s weakening since the EU election has struck an uncomfortable chord at the Swiss National Bank.
The pound is partying as Sunak’s election gambit dashes June rate cut hopes
Sterling is at its highest level since Britain voted to leave the EU in 2016.
The EU’s fund for Ukraine is already running low
Brussels is now thinking of alternative ways to provide long-term support to Kyiv.
Cryptocurrency is Trump’s new weapon against Biden
It’s the first time crypto has become an issue in the general election of a presidential race.
Industry bosses to EU: Help us level up in the global green tech race
As elections near, industry bosses argue the EU needs to create the right conditions to build a competitive green economy.
Bulgaria can’t join the eurozone in January. Here’s why.
High inflation and wavering public support ― in part blamed on Russian disinformation ― means the country is almost certain to miss its 2025 joining target.
ECB’s Lagarde digs in as US pushes Europe on using Russian assets for Ukraine aid
The debate on whether and how to use frozen Russian money to help Ukraine has reached the G7.
Londongrad forever? Why the UK may never seize Russian assets
Pledges to take Russian money to help Ukraine face a litany of legal and tactical quandaries.
Euro plunges, eyes parity with dollar after Lagarde’s go-it-alone pledge
The currency weakened as the ECB signals it plans start cutting rates before the Fed.
US eyes Russian assets in Ukraine funding fight
Bipartisan legislation would let the U.S. seize $5B to $8B in Russian assets.
Donald Tusk risks ECB brawl after move to put Polish bank boss on trial
Poland’s coalition is trying to rid public institutions of the former right-wing Law and Justice government’s influence.
EU will have to seize Russian assets eventually if it wants Ukraine to win, bank chief says
Confiscation is risky, but the euro’s reputation won’t escape unscathed if Europe lets Putin win, Latvian central bank governor warns.
Jeremy Hunt’s scorched earth budget
The UK chancellor is kicking every difficult decision beyond the general election.
Western allies split over how to make Putin pay
Behind the scenes, the Biden administration is frustrated at Europe’s unwillingness to confiscate Moscow’s assets to finance Ukraine’s reconstruction.
End of an era as Swiss central banker Jordan steps down early
Swiss National Bank President Thomas Jordan will step down in September.
Building blocks of financial inclusion
The West tried to crush Russia’s economy. Why hasn’t it worked?
From an unenforced oil price cap to rogue countries teaming up, Moscow is exploiting the West’s weaknesses.
Germany now world’s third-largest economy, as Japan slips into recession
The country now sits behind only the U.S. and China in terms of economic heft.