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Russia has leaned heavily on China to prevent further deterioration of its economy and defense industrial base. China-Russia trade reached nearly $250 billion in 2024, up from $190 billion in 2022.
Read more on Russia’s war economy here: https://www.csis.org/analysis/russias-grinding-war-ukraine
Read more on Russia’s war economy here: https://www.csis.org/analysis/russias-grinding-war-ukraine
Russia’s Grinding War in Ukraine
Despite claims of success in Ukraine, new CSIS data shows that Russia is paying an extraordinary price for minimal gains, with over 1.2 million casualties. Russia is also in decline as a major economi...
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February 6, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Russia has leaned heavily on China to prevent further deterioration of its economy and defense industrial base. China-Russia trade reached nearly $250 billion in 2024, up from $190 billion in 2022.
Read more on Russia’s war economy here: https://www.csis.org/analysis/russias-grinding-war-ukraine
Read more on Russia’s war economy here: https://www.csis.org/analysis/russias-grinding-war-ukraine
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Day 1 - Paris Naval Conference 2026: Naval Rearmament and Operations in Contested Waters. In partnership with @marinenationale.bsky.social.
🇬🇧 Livestream in English ⤵️
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🇬🇧 Livestream in English ⤵️
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Day 1 - Paris Naval Conference 2026: Naval Rearmament and Operations in Contested Waters
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February 2, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Day 1 - Paris Naval Conference 2026: Naval Rearmament and Operations in Contested Waters. In partnership with @marinenationale.bsky.social.
🇬🇧 Livestream in English ⤵️
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[Featured] #EUPolitics: Merz’ #European policy-making: the end of the ‘German vote’?, by Jeanette Süß | @ifri.bsky.social
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Merz’ European policy-making: the end of the ‘German vote’? - PubAffairs Bruxelles
Friedrich Merz’s European ambition is to turn Germany, long seen as hesitant into a leading actor within the European Union (EU). To that end, he has pledged to end the “German vote,” a phenomenon tha...
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February 4, 2026 at 12:33 PM
[Featured] #EUPolitics: Merz’ #European policy-making: the end of the ‘German vote’?, by Jeanette Süß | @ifri.bsky.social
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Large majorities of the public want the Supreme Court to rule against Trump's tariffs and against his attempt to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve.
Poll: Most want Supreme Court to rule against Trump on tariffs, Fed control
Large majorities of the public want the Supreme Court to rule against Trump's tariffs and against his attempt to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Large majorities of the public want the Supreme Court to rule against Trump's tariffs and against his attempt to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve.
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Warsh may look the part but White House tensions still loom bit.ly/4akNZQ5
Warsh may look the part but White House tensions still loom
Trump’s new pick for Federal Reserve chair is unlikely to defuse tensions with the White House
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January 31, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Warsh may look the part but White House tensions still loom bit.ly/4akNZQ5
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Trump’s pick to head up the Federal Reserve is an experienced economist – but his willingness to defend the Fed against political pressure is still unknown. buff.ly/v3XaZ3H
3 things to know about Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nod for Fed chair
Trump’s pick to helm the Fed is well known in the financial world, but his monetary policy views have evolved to align more with the president’s desire for lower rates.
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February 2, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Trump’s pick to head up the Federal Reserve is an experienced economist – but his willingness to defend the Fed against political pressure is still unknown. buff.ly/v3XaZ3H
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The U.S. Senator said he would oppose all of President Trump's nominees to the Federal Reserve until a key issue was resolved.
GOP Senator Vows to Block Trump Fed Pick Kevin Warsh
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January 31, 2026 at 4:15 AM
The U.S. Senator said he would oppose all of President Trump's nominees to the Federal Reserve until a key issue was resolved.
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NEW: President Trump says that his pick to lead the Federal Reserve would not have received the job offer had he expressed a desire to raise interest rates.
Trump says he 'would not' have picked Kevin Warsh to lead the Fed if he wanted to raise interest rates
The president told NBC News in an exclusive interview that there’s little doubt in his mind his choice to succeed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell supports cutting interest rates.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:40 PM
NEW: President Trump says that his pick to lead the Federal Reserve would not have received the job offer had he expressed a desire to raise interest rates.
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Stephen Miran, one of President Donald Trump’s top economists, resigned from his leadership role at the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers as his term as a Federal Reserve Governor continues, according to a letter obtained by CNN. https://cnn.it/4th7MHE
February 4, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Stephen Miran, one of President Donald Trump’s top economists, resigned from his leadership role at the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers as his term as a Federal Reserve Governor continues, according to a letter obtained by CNN. https://cnn.it/4th7MHE
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WARSH in 2010:
“If the Federal Reserve lost its independence, its hard-earned credibility would quickly dissipate. The costs to the economy would be incalculable: Higher inflation, lower standards of living .. a currency that risks losing its reserve status.”
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
“If the Federal Reserve lost its independence, its hard-earned credibility would quickly dissipate. The costs to the economy would be incalculable: Higher inflation, lower standards of living .. a currency that risks losing its reserve status.”
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
February 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
WARSH in 2010:
“If the Federal Reserve lost its independence, its hard-earned credibility would quickly dissipate. The costs to the economy would be incalculable: Higher inflation, lower standards of living .. a currency that risks losing its reserve status.”
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
“If the Federal Reserve lost its independence, its hard-earned credibility would quickly dissipate. The costs to the economy would be incalculable: Higher inflation, lower standards of living .. a currency that risks losing its reserve status.”
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
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✨ Introducing Sparks at Bank
Our new publication for sharing insights, research and analysis by staff.
Sparks at Bank articles reflect the views of their authors and are produced independently of the Bank’s Governing Council.
Check out the first few articles now: https://bit.ly/45P1fdg
Our new publication for sharing insights, research and analysis by staff.
Sparks at Bank articles reflect the views of their authors and are produced independently of the Bank’s Governing Council.
Check out the first few articles now: https://bit.ly/45P1fdg
February 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM
✨ Introducing Sparks at Bank
Our new publication for sharing insights, research and analysis by staff.
Sparks at Bank articles reflect the views of their authors and are produced independently of the Bank’s Governing Council.
Check out the first few articles now: https://bit.ly/45P1fdg
Our new publication for sharing insights, research and analysis by staff.
Sparks at Bank articles reflect the views of their authors and are produced independently of the Bank’s Governing Council.
Check out the first few articles now: https://bit.ly/45P1fdg
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We have maintained our policy interest rate at 2.25%
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4akmTZh
#economy #cdnecon
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4akmTZh
#economy #cdnecon
January 28, 2026 at 4:01 PM
We have maintained our policy interest rate at 2.25%
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4akmTZh
#economy #cdnecon
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4akmTZh
#economy #cdnecon
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We kept our key interest rates at their current levels.
We did this because we see inflation stabilising where we want it to be: 2%.
Read today’s monetary policy decisions www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/dat...
We did this because we see inflation stabilising where we want it to be: 2%.
Read today’s monetary policy decisions www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/dat...
February 5, 2026 at 1:16 PM
We kept our key interest rates at their current levels.
We did this because we see inflation stabilising where we want it to be: 2%.
Read today’s monetary policy decisions www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/dat...
We did this because we see inflation stabilising where we want it to be: 2%.
Read today’s monetary policy decisions www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/dat...
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In today’s Bank Underground post, we reflect on the highlights of the blog in 2025. In case you missed any of out posts the first time round, click here to access the five most viewed posts of last year: bankunderground.co.uk/2026/01/08/o...
January 8, 2026 at 1:36 PM
In today’s Bank Underground post, we reflect on the highlights of the blog in 2025. In case you missed any of out posts the first time round, click here to access the five most viewed posts of last year: bankunderground.co.uk/2026/01/08/o...
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My take on the RBA last night.
February 3, 2026 at 1:02 PM
My take on the RBA last night.
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Mortgage rates are rising, but re-fixing is still delivering relief. We estimate how much support is left and what it means for borrowers and the recovery.
How much mortgage re-fixing relief is still to come?
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February 3, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Mortgage rates are rising, but re-fixing is still delivering relief. We estimate how much support is left and what it means for borrowers and the recovery.
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JUST IN: House passes a massive funding package to end a brief government shutdown, clearing the bill for President Trump to sign it into law.
House passes bill to end the shutdown and punt on DHS funding, sending it to Trump
Trump has said he'll sign the bill to end the brief shutdown. It funds almost all of government while putting DHS on a stopgap after federal agents killed two people in Minneapolis.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:11 PM
JUST IN: House passes a massive funding package to end a brief government shutdown, clearing the bill for President Trump to sign it into law.
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NOW: Lawmakers to hold procedural vote on funding bill to end the partial government shutdown. MS NOW's Senior Congressional Reporter @alivitali.bsky.social has the latest.
February 3, 2026 at 4:51 PM
NOW: Lawmakers to hold procedural vote on funding bill to end the partial government shutdown. MS NOW's Senior Congressional Reporter @alivitali.bsky.social has the latest.
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The US immigrant population generated more in taxes than they received in benefits from all levels of government every year from 1994 to 2023.
The Cato study provides the first-ever 30-year analysis of the fiscal effects of immigration on government budgets.
https://ow.ly/jy8a50Y8kM3
The Cato study provides the first-ever 30-year analysis of the fiscal effects of immigration on government budgets.
https://ow.ly/jy8a50Y8kM3
February 3, 2026 at 5:27 PM
The US immigrant population generated more in taxes than they received in benefits from all levels of government every year from 1994 to 2023.
The Cato study provides the first-ever 30-year analysis of the fiscal effects of immigration on government budgets.
https://ow.ly/jy8a50Y8kM3
The Cato study provides the first-ever 30-year analysis of the fiscal effects of immigration on government budgets.
https://ow.ly/jy8a50Y8kM3
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Immigrants consume 24% fewer welfare benefits per capita than native-born Americans, and noncitizens consume 53% less. Learn more in a new Cato Institute study from Alex Nowrasteh.
January 29, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Immigrants consume 24% fewer welfare benefits per capita than native-born Americans, and noncitizens consume 53% less. Learn more in a new Cato Institute study from Alex Nowrasteh.
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Thresholds for Time and Income Poverty in Households: Evidence from Joint Distributions — new ifso working paper by
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Thresholds for Time and Income Poverty in Households: Evidence from Joint Distributions — new ifso working paper by
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"If [President Trump] expects a dramatic transformation at the Fed that will lead to significant interest rate cuts, he is likely to be disappointed. Financial markets and economic realities will impose strict limits on the next chair," writes expert Roger W. Ferguson Jr.
Why Kevin Warsh Won’t Revolutionize the Federal Reserve | Council on Foreign Relations
Warsh has aligned himself more closely with Trump’s agenda recently, but the president is mistaken to think a dramatic transformation at the Fed will lead to sudden rate cuts.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:51 PM
"If [President Trump] expects a dramatic transformation at the Fed that will lead to significant interest rate cuts, he is likely to be disappointed. Financial markets and economic realities will impose strict limits on the next chair," writes expert Roger W. Ferguson Jr.
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Where do things stand in Iran? On The Current, Aslı Aydıntaşbaş speaks with Suzanne Maloney and Mara Karlin about the recent protests, the Iranian regime’s response, U.S. military options, and how President Trump might respond.
Iran’s uprising: What’s the endgame? | Brookings
In recent days, the Iranian regime has conducted an unprecedented and bloody crackdown on protests across Iran. In this episode, Brookings Fellow Aslı Aydıntaşbaş is joined by two Iran experts, vice p...
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January 29, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Where do things stand in Iran? On The Current, Aslı Aydıntaşbaş speaks with Suzanne Maloney and Mara Karlin about the recent protests, the Iranian regime’s response, U.S. military options, and how President Trump might respond.