The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, or OBBBA for short, will raise the fiscal deficit from 6.4% to more than 7% of GDP, pushing up long-term interest rates. Look to the bond markets for honest reactions.
A four-star general who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, Kurilla leads US forces in the Middle East and played a key role in the US mission to bomb Iran's underground nuclear facilities. Who is he?
America's political duopoly seems ironclad, having last been broken by Abraham Lincoln in 1860. Several have tried since, but none have succeeded. Can America's richest man break the mould?
Where one's gold sits is not just a matter of security, prestige, or practicality; it is a matter of trust and confidence, both of which seem to be in short supply as a result of Donald Trump's polici
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Israel's intelligence-led operation against Iran has thrust the world's second oldest profession back into the spotlight. An interactive building in the American capital offers intriguing insight.
His vocal criticism of Trump's immigration tactics has seen him emerge as one of the president's most prominent opponents, prompting speculation that he may have presidential ambitions
Disruption in the Hormuz can have major implications for global trade, but it also creates opportunities for smaller nations like Iran to become global political players
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Pipelines have a chequered history in the Middle East, but the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led US Tom Barrack to conclude that a new route through Syria could solve some problems.