Poland has more gold than ECB
The National Bank of Poland has expanded its gold reserves to approximately 550 tonnes, with a total value exceeding €63 billion, underlying the country’s growing economic strength. For many years,…
Davos meets this week under several storm clouds
The annual gathering of political and business elites in Davos at the World Economic Forum this week comes as Europe faces a critical crossroads over its relationship with Washington, its…
Europe’s trade deal with US comes under hostile scrutiny
Ursula von der Leyen continues to describe the US as an ally and partner, even as Denmark warned that Donald Trump was intent on “conquering” Greenland, highlighting how deeply ingrained…
EU leaders show united front against Trump threats
European leaders promised a unified response after US President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs unless Denmark agrees to sell Greenland, a move seen as unprecedented and potentially damaging to transatlantic…
Trump allies already active in minerals in Greenland
President Donald Trump has reignited controversy by pledging to acquire Greenland, even suggesting force if necessary, while several of his former aides have pursued business interests tied to the Arctic…
The man who ignited Trump’s obsession with Greenland
During his first term Donald Trump summoned national security adviser John Bolton to discuss a surprising idea: buying Greenland, a proposal Bolton said came from a prominent businessman. That businessman…
Trump turns his sights to Cuba
US President Trump has vowed to cut off all Venezuelan oil and money to Cuba, urging the communist-run island to strike a deal with Washington as pressure intensifies. “THERE WILL…
AI starts to take a toll on UK jobs market
Britain’s hiring market has become the most competitive among major economies as both jobseekers and recruiters grapple with the growing influence of AI. LinkedIn data shows the UK is facing…
Denmark looks to arms industry partnerships in Ukraine
Denmark plans to cut direct military aid to Ukraine from $2.3 billion in 2025 to $1.3 billion in 2026, but this masks a shift toward deeper, long-term defence partnership. Rather…
US oil giants snub Trump’s Venezuela oil deal
Trump urged oil executives to commit at least $100 billion in spending on Venezuela’s energy sector, but the proposal drew a lukewarm response at a White House meeting with industry…