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2025 Third-Quarter Forecast

Jun 30, 2025 | 00:00 GMT

The third quarter of 2025 will be defined by disruptive trade policies fueling supply chain volatility and the persistent risk of escalation in major conflicts.

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U.S., Canada: Trump Says Trade Talks With Canada Will End Over Digital Services Tax

Jun 27, 2025 | 20:15 GMT

Brazil: Supreme Court Ruling Holds Digital Platforms Liable for Users' Posts

Jun 27, 2025 | 19:23 GMT

Australia: Naval Deficiencies Spell More Risk for AUKUS

Jun 27, 2025 | 19:21 GMT

China: Removal of Commanders, Nuclear Scientist Signals Deepening Military Purge

Jun 27, 2025 | 17:12 GMT

China, U.S.: Washington, Beijing Finalize Rare Earth Trade Truce

Jun 27, 2025 | 17:08 GMT

Turkey: Ankara To Skip Mid-Year Minimum Wage Raise

Jun 27, 2025 | 16:14 GMT

U.K.: Labour Government Scales Back Welfare Cuts to Avoid Internal Rebellion

Jun 27, 2025 | 16:09 GMT

Nigeria: Tinubu Brokers Deal Between Wike and Fubara Over Rivers Crisis

Jun 27, 2025 | 15:48 GMT

EU: Bloc Fails To Adopt New Sanctions Package Against Russia

Jun 27, 2025 | 15:32 GMT

Canada: Landmark Legislation Passes to Narrow Intraprovincial Barriers and Speed Up Major Projects

Jun 27, 2025 | 15:20 GMT
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou speaks during a press conference at a hotel in Paris on June 24, 2025.
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In France, the Collapse of Pension Reform Talks Risks Worsening Political Instability
Iranian missiles aimed at targets in Israel pass through the sky over the West Bank on June 17, 2025.
SnapshotsJun 24, 2025
The Iran-Israel Ceasefire Will Remain Fragile Amid Unresolved Disputes
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SnapshotsJun 23, 2025
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The entrance of the building where the 2025 NATO summit will be held is seen in The Hague, the Netherlands, on June 22, 2025.
AssessmentsJun 23, 2025
Previewing the 2025 NATO Summit
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SnapshotsJun 22, 2025
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