Europe
UK inflation points to a rate cut later this summer
Headline inflation slowed to 2.3% in April and core inflation slowed from 4.2% to 3.9%
United KingdomCorruption scandal will hurt Maltese ruling party
The fallout from a controversial hospital deal continues to impact the island nation
MaltaPolitical violence in Germany will persist
The court case against a group which sought to overthrow the state coincides with growing cases of political violence
GermanyTensions may rise in northern Kosovo over currency ban
Prishtina is enforcing a dinar ban, despite opposition from the United States and the EU
KosovoAI Seoul Summit promises modest collaboration
The AI Summit, jointly hosted by the South Korean and UK governments, began in Seoul today
InternationalThe gold price will continue to perform strongly
Gold reached a record high yesterday and the drivers remain in place for the rally to continue
InternationalImpact of rate moves on house prices varies widely
The housing market downturn has been softer than expected worldwide amid the marked rise in interest rates from 2022
InternationalSalvini faces a major leadership test in Italy
Poor results in upcoming elections could herald the end of Matteo Salvini’s eleven-year leadership of the League
Italy
