Europe
Renewed rate rises raise risk of more financial shocks
More rate rises are likely next week from the US Federal Reserve and the ECB
InternationalNiger will look to Western partners to boost security
President Mohamed Bazoum has secured significant aid from a range of Western partners as part of his security strategy
NigerBusiness response will define Germany’s China strategy
Germany’s new China strategy places a strong onus on businesses to reduce Germany’s economic vulnerabilities
GermanyUK public opinion on immigration has shifted
Record high levels of net migration come at a time when attitudes to migration are more positive
United KingdomNATO will integrate Ukraine gradually
The Vilnius summit confirmed that Ukraine will join NATO in the future and removed obstacles to Sweden's accession
NATOHigher rates will have a mixed impact on gold markets
Having reached an all-time high in May, the gold price faces mixed prospects while higher interest rates remain in place
InternationalWeaker finance context would test all emerging markets
Macroeconomic stability, policy credibility and dollar weakness are improving prospects for most emerging markets (EMs)
InternationalNew Romanian cabinet's economic agenda may falter
The new Social Democrat prime minister has unveiled a programme pledging to promote "economic patriotism" with EU funds
Romania
