Swiss voters appear to have rejected a hard-right proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million by 2050. Early projections show 55% opposition to the anti-immigration initiative, which had sparked fears of economic and EU relation "chaos". Separately, a referendum on making civilian service less attractive also saw a narrow projected win for the bill.
A dangerous trend in Taiwan sees democracy values bartered for economic stability and peace, mirroring Hong Kong's loss of freedom. The article warns that appeasement won't deter authoritarian pressure, highlighting the high cost of losing liberty.
India's economy has been repeatedly reshaped by oil shocks, from inflation and forex pressure to wider economic shifts. The country has navigated five decades of crude disruptions, from the 1973 Arab embargo to the recent Hormuz crisis, adapting its policies and sourcing strategies.
The UK economy grew 0.3% in March, exceeding forecasts, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves attributing the resilience to the government's economic plan and arguing against leadership changes amid Labour party infighting.
The UK economy grew 0.6% in Q1 2026, exceeding forecasts, despite the war in Iran. Chancellor Rachel Reeves attributes this to the government's economic plan, while experts warn of weaker growth ahead due to energy price shocks and political instability.
In an extraordinary break from the diplomatic restraint typical of central banks, a dozen leaders of the world’s foremost monetary institutions issued a joint statement in January declaring their “full solidarity” with the US Federal Reserve and its embattled chair, Jerome Powell. “The independence of central banks is a cornerstone of price, financial and economic stability in the interest of the citizens that we serve,” they wrote. The move was intended to shore up the separation of monetary...
The 2025 Hanke’s Annual Misery Index (HAMI) reveals that several Southeast Asian nations are experiencing reduced economic strain due to low inflation, steady employment, and income growth.
