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Introduction The International Monetary Fund issued a stark warning about emerging vulnerabilities in global financial markets, highlighting particular concern over the rapid expansion of the private credit sector. Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said that developments in non-bank financial institutions sometimes keep her awake at night, emphasizing the need for closer oversight and global coordination. Her […]

Introduction Investor sentiment across the Eurozone witnessed an unexpected rebound in October 2025, signaling renewed optimism in the region’s economic outlook. The latest Sentix survey, conducted between October 2 and 4, reported that the Sentix index rose to -5.4, up from -9.2 in September. Analysts had predicted a modest improvement to -8.5, making this a […]

Introduction The UK government’s borrowing figures for 2025 have taken economists, markets, and policymakers by surprise. Between April and August, total borrowing reached £83.8 billion, far above the £72.4 billion that had been forecast by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). The latest data reveal that in August alone the government borrowed £18 billion, compared […]

Introduction The U.S. retail landscape witnessed two very different stories as Macys delivered an earnings surprise that highlighted its continuing turnaround efforts while Dollar Tree faced a disappointing stock reaction despite strong headline numbers. The results from these two very different retailers offered insights into broader consumer trends, evolving store strategies, and the ongoing impact […]

Introduction The Nasdaq Composite closed with a notable drop of over one percent today, highlighting the fragility of investor sentiment in the current financial climate. The decline was largely driven by a sharp selloff in key technology stocks, particularly Palantir Technologies and Advanced Micro Devices. Their losses weighed heavily on the entire index and renewed […]