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Ricardo Reis was too frank for the IMF automated-news
Ricardo Reis was too frank for the IMF

It can still benefit from the economist’s ideas

18 Sep 2026
The GDP-per-person slowdown threatens global living standards automated-news
The GDP-per-person slowdown threatens global living standards

Brazil, China, Germany and Russia have recently joined an unfortunate club

18 Sep 2026
Putin is escalating against NATO but a Baltic incursion remains unlikely automated-news
Putin is escalating against NATO but a Baltic incursion remains unlikely

The recent escalation in Russian gray zone aggression across Europe has sparked a lively debate over how far the Kremlin may be prepared to go, but a Russian attack on the Baltic states remains unlikely, writes James Rice. The post Putin is escalating against NATO but a Baltic incursion remains unli

18 Sep 2026
Ukraine can do more to counter Russia’s illicit finance threat automated-news
Ukraine can do more to counter Russia’s illicit finance threat

For more than four years, Ukraine has impressed global audiences with the country’s ability to defend itself against Russia on land, at sea, and in the air. Illicit finance is another important front in the fight against Russian aggression, writes Matthew McGlynn. The post Ukraine can do more to cou

18 Sep 2026
S&P 500 Volume Spikes on $7 Trillion Options Day: Markets Wrap automated-news
S&P 500 Volume Spikes on $7 Trillion Options Day: Markets Wrap

The last stretch of a busy week for markets saw stocks churning as bond yields rose, with investors also facing the expiration of a pile of options that spurred a surge in trading volume.

18 Sep 2026
America’s Attrition Trap automated-news
America’s Attrition Trap

The U.S. military needs to build up its endurance.

18 Sep 2026
Ebola Is Only the Beginning automated-news
Ebola Is Only the Beginning

Congo’s warning for the global health system.

18 Sep 2026
China’s Fiscal Pullback Extends to August as Spending Slumps automated-news
China’s Fiscal Pullback Extends to August as Spending Slumps

China’s public expenditure declined at a quicker rate in August, indicating the government was still withdrawing fiscal support for the economy despite cooling growth momentum.

18 Sep 2026
Saudi Civil Defense lifts warnings of potential danger in several areas - Reuters automated-news
Saudi Civil Defense lifts warnings of potential danger in several areas - Reuters

Saudi Civil Defense lifts warnings of potential danger in several areas Reuters

18 Sep 2026
Trump says son paid back Russian businessman for wedding weekend gift automated-news
Trump says son paid back Russian businessman for wedding weekend gift

Umar Kremlev reportedly spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on Donald Trump Jr’s wedding after-party in the Bahamas

18 Sep 2026
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