Europe
Azerbaijan will forge a multi-vector foreign policy
Baku has moved closer to Russia at a time when tensions with the West have risen
AzerbaijanHung parliament is likely after French elections
All polls point towards to a hung parliament after France’s legislative elections on June 30 and July 7
FranceHungary will likely crack down on NGOs
The launch of two inquiries by the Sovereignty Protection Office may herald things to come
HungarySocial media will alter the retail investing landscape
Social-media investors again bought up GameStop shares after Keith Gill -- ‘Roaring Kitty’ -- returned to social media
United StatesWeak consumer confidence signposts softer growth ahead
Germany and the United States both reported weaker consumer confidence
InternationalBulgaria may see another snap election
Consultations on forming a new government in Sofia seem to have reached an impasse
BulgariaThere is space to ease EU-China trade tensions
The EU will significantly increase tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports from the beginning of next month
ChinaCentral bank cooperation will be key to AI readiness
The BIS has released a special annual report chapter on the impact of AI on the economy, finance and central banks
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