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Market Factors: Everything is .... fine?
In this edition of Market Factors we will start with the details on a shockingly good U.S. earnings season and then move on to the disastrous domestic condo market. The diversion outlines my love of foreign language TV and as always we’ll look...

EM currencies steady as Ukraine talks loom; India stocks outperform
EM stocks up 0.1%, FX flat India stocks outperform on proposed tax cuts Romanian stocks fall on austerity worries S.Korea shares fall on US tariff plan reports Aug 18 (Reuters) - Most emerging market currencies were steady on Monday, as markets...

Building Tomorrow: Major Investment Transforming Warsaw R-IX Education
Ethan Holder The sounds of construction echo through the hallways of Warsaw R-IX School District, but they're not just noise—they're the sounds of progress. As hammers pound and saws buzz, a comprehensive transformation is taking shape that will...

World Economic Forum Doubles Down on Climate and ESG, Lets Embattled Ex-Leader Off Hook
Even before President Donald Trump’s reelection, investors were leaving the woke environmental, social, and governance agenda like rats fleeing a sinking ship. Yet, those rats appear to have a few life rafts remaining, and the World Economic Forum...

Doncaster Dome record fair returns this bank holiday weekend
Calling all vinyl fans – Doncaster Dome record fair returns this bank holiday weekend. The event makes a welcome return to the Lakeside venue on Sunday August 24. The hall will be packed with vinyl traders from around the UK with displays of...

Kosciusko Shrine Club Recognizes Businesses For Supporting Turkey Shoot
InkFreeNews.com Posted Aug 18, 2025 Updated: Aug 18, 2025 @ 10:05 AM Pictured from right are Todd Speicher, Kosciusko County Shrine Club president; Randy Riner, co-chairman of the Kosciusko County Turkey Shoot; Scott Tucker, chief executive...

How the Chip Security Act could usher in an era of ‘trusted trade’ with US partners
As the global race for artificial intelligence (AI) supremacy accelerates, the world’s reliance on one foundational technology—advanced semiconductors—has exposed an increasingly dangerous vulnerability. AI chips, particularly high-performance...

Business Beat: Cub Scout Pack 433 to host ice cream social
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Cub Scout Pack 433, who is chartered by Kiwanis Club of Coldwater, will have an ice cream social and information meeting on Monday, August 25th at 6:00pm. The meeting will take place at First Baptist Church in Coldwater....

'Murderers since 1939': Polish, Israeli soccer teams trade insults on banners during match
Tensions in Poland remain high following a provocative banner displayed by Maccabi Haifa soccer fans during last week’s UEFA Conference League playoff match against Rakow, reading “Murderers since 1939.” The backlash intensified on Sunday when...

Poland Showcases Military Might on Armed Forces Day
Poland celebrated Armed Forces Day on Aug. 15, commemorating the anniversary of the Battle of Warsaw, where Polish Armed Forces defeated the Red Army during the Polish-Bolshevik War in 1920. A large-scale military parade was conducted in Warsaw,...

Poland and Spain Meat Imports Dominate Local Market
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Namibia has imported 51.8% of its chicken meat from Poland and 64.3% of its pork meat from Spain in the second quarter (April-June) of 2025. This is according to the second quarter statistics and analysis compiled by...

EU-Ukraine trade: From emergency measures to a renewed trade agreement
On 30 June 2025, the European Commission and Ukraine concluded negotiations on the review of the EU-Ukraine Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA). DCFTA 2.0 is more restrictive than the Autonomous Trade Measures (ATMS) that were in place...

EU pandemic recovery funds in Poland bankroll luxury and non-health items
Poland launched a program to track COVID-19 recovery fund allocations, but it revealed questionable spending – including grants for luxury yachts, tanning beds in a pizzeria and an enterprise linked to an adult club. The scandal fueled attacks...
NICHOLAS SHUBITZ: Trade diversification is becoming a global political trend
Much has been made of US efforts to reduce reliance on China, while the EU has made similar efforts in recent years to decouple from Russian oil and gas supplies. But rerouting global trade has not proven that simple, despite trade diversification...

Rising demand to lift UK leather apparel market to US $ 142 million by 2035
Image Courtesy: ET Retail The UK leather apparel market is poised for steady growth over the next decade, supported by rising demand. Consumption is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3% between 2024 and 2035, reaching...

Punish Conservatives, reward Tusk: What EU calls ‘rule of law’ in Poland is political
The European Commission has published its latest report on the rule of law in Poland for 2025. Previous reports were highly critical of Poland and served as a ruthless tool of political pressure. Brussels’ attitude towards Poland over the last...

Global economy took tariff hike in its stride, but stronger headwinds are ahead
The global economy appears to have taken a sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and increased uncertainty about the future of the international trading system in its stride, but faces stronger headwinds as tax rates continue to climb. As more countries...

Polish consulting firm under investigation over K2 Black Panther dealings
Hyundai Rotem, a subsidiary of Hyundai, has disclosed that a Polish consulting firm it worked with is under investigation by local authorities for alleged invoice falsification. The statement by Hyundai follows an August report by Polish...

European Defense Training And Simulation Market Report 2025 Growth Opportunities Lie In Open-Source T&S Software, Joint Multi-Domain Synthetic Environments And Training As A Service (Taas)
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The European defense T&S market sees opportunities in leveraging commercial off-the-shelf technology to address reduced military aid, enabling faster acquisition and delivery. Innovation and NATO's push for...

Boost your business for less with VistaPrint’s summer sale on signage, stickers, and apparel
If you’re running a business, hosting an event, or simply want to add a personal touch to the things you do, a high-quality printing partner at your side is always a smart addition, and VistaPrint fits the bill. So, in case your storefront needs a...