A significant heatwave affecting the United States is straining the power grid and water supplies, raising…
Category: Economy
Macroeconomic analysis of growth, inflation, employment, credit and monetary policy across the major economies. We follow the data releases that shape the rate path and the business cycle, and put each print in the context of the ones before it. The aim is a working picture of the macro regime an investor is allocating into.
Portugal Activates EU Mechanism Amid Ongoing Wildfires
Portugal has activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism in response to severe wildfires that have erupted…
Palantir CEO Alex Karp Expands Real Estate Portfolio
Alex Karp, co-founder and CEO of Palantir Technologies, has significantly expanded his real estate portfolio, acquiring…
Alan Gignoux’s Portraits Capture Palestinian Displacement
Documentary photographer Alan Gignoux's latest exhibition features black and white portraits of Palestinian refugees, highlighting their…
Macron’s Viral AI Image of Kneeling Before Thai King Fake
A viral image claiming to show French President Emmanuel Macron kneeling before Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn…
Portugal Battles Wildfires as Over 1,500 Firefighters
Portugal is battling multiple wildfires, with over 1,500 firefighters deployed across the country. The most concerning…
Lidl Air Conditioner Sale Sparks Chaos Across France
Hundreds of shoppers queued outside Lidl supermarkets across France on Thursday after the retailer announced the…
Hong Kong Ministers Receive 1.3% Pay Rise Amid Inflation
Hong Kong's top ministers and political appointees will see a 1.3% pay increase, effective July 1,…
WWE SummerSlam 2026 Set for August 1-2 in Minneapolis
WWE's SummerSlam 2026 is scheduled to take place on August 1 and 2 at U.S. Bank…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Wedding Celebrations Underway
Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce are reportedly celebrating their wedding at Madison Square Garden…