Middle East and Central Asia Syria Reconnects to Global Card Payments After 15 Years
Visa and Mastercard tests show Syria's return to international card payments, while sanctions, compliance and banking risks still set the pace.
Middle East and Central Asia 
Latin America Brazil Inflation Cools as the Central Bank Cuts the Selic Rate
Brazil's June inflation slowdown and the central bank's Selic cut improve the outlook, but expectations and global risks keep policy cautious.
Global Economy IMF Says Global Economy Absorbs Energy Shock, Fiscal Risks Persist
The IMF says the global economy has absorbed the energy shock so far, but higher inflation and limited fiscal space still threaten vulnerable economies.
Global Economy U.S. Imposes 50% Tariff on Selected Canadian Auto Imports
A new U.S. duty on selected Canadian auto imports puts customs rules, supply-chain exposure and Canada’s planned response in focus.
Middle East Conflict Strait of Hormuz Reopening Hopes Ease Global Energy Shock
US-Iran talks raised hopes of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing oil-supply fears while leaving inflation and shipping risks in focus.
Global Economy Oil Prices Rise as Iran Threats Revive Global Inflation Risk
Oil prices rose on renewed Iran threats, renewing inflation risk as disrupted crude and fuel flows tighten the global energy market.
Global Economy U.S. Treasury Doubles Long-End Buybacks as Yields Rise
The U.S. Treasury will at least double long-end liquidity-support buybacks, an adjustment that eased yields and matters for global funding markets.
Global Economy Israel’s War Trauma Puts Mental Health Under Strain
Israel's war-related mental-health burden is testing care capacity, workplaces and social resilience as trauma support needs persist.
Tech Microsoft Stays in China as Its Market Strategy Narrows
Microsoft is shrinking parts of its China footprint while keeping a strategic role in cross-border cloud services and technical talent.
US US Goods Trade Deficit Narrows to $101.5 Billion in June
The US advance goods trade deficit narrowed to $101.5 billion in June as imports fell faster than exports, shaping the outlook for second-quarter GDP.