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Nordic Nations Lead Europe's Billionaire Surge, Report Says
Knight Frank projects European billionaires will rise 27% by 2031, driven by Nordic countries. Poland leads with 123% growth.
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Vietnam Inflation Surges as Iran Conflict Drives Energy Costs Higher
Vietnam's April inflation exceeded forecasts due to global energy price spikes from the Iran conflict, raising concerns about delayed Fed rate cuts.
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Alphabet Q1 Earnings Surge: Google Cloud Revenue Jumps 63%
Alphabet's Q1 2026 earnings beat estimates, driven by Google Cloud's 63% revenue jump to $20 billion, fueled by AI infrastructure demand.
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US Federal Debt Hits Record $39 Trillion, Raising Economic Alarm
The US national debt has reached an unprecedented $39 trillion, with markets pricing in a 100% chance of sub-1% GDP growth for Q1 2026.
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Jerome Powell to Step Down as Fed Chair by May 2026, Remain as Governor
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will exit the chairmanship by May 15, 2026, but stay on as a governor amid a historic transition.
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Goolsbee Warns Against Rate Cuts as Inflation and Oil Prices Surge
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee cautions against rate cuts as inflation hits 3.5% and oil surges past $100.
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Lagarde Dismisses Stagflation Fears Despite Rising Eurozone Inflation
ECB President Lagarde rejects stagflation fears as eurozone inflation hits 3%. Energy prices surge 10.9% year-on-year amid Middle East conflict.
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First African Central Bank Hikes Rates Amid Global Energy Crisis
The Bank of Botswana raised rates to 5.5% amid 8.9% inflation from the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, signaling global monetary tightening.