Brazil’s presidential race goes to an October 25 runoff after Flavio Bolsonaro led Lula da Silva by less than two points in the first round.
The Left Party’s Berlin victory puts housing expropriation and coalition risk at the center of Germany’s capital politics.
The Fed lifted rates to 3.75-4.0 percent, reversing years of cuts as persistent inflation and energy shocks reshape policy risks.
Germany plans a record €124.7 billion defense budget for 2026, marking a 25.5% rise and signaling a major shift in European security and economic policy.
Germany’s 2027 budget increases defense spending and borrowing amid Russian security concerns, raising questions about economic growth and fiscal sustainability.
Uzbekistan enforces new banking rules requiring minimum balances on cards during automatic debt repayments to prevent full fund depletion and protect consumers.