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Global Economy: Fragmentation risk is becoming “normalised” in the data
Recent IMF and BIS research reads like a warning label: trade fragmentation, stretched valuations, and second-order risks are becoming part of the baseline.
Capitalism, Communism, Socialism & More: What These Systems Actually Mean (With Country Examples)
People use words like capitalism and communism as if they explain everything — but they’re really shorthand for how a society answers a few core questions: who owns productive assets, how decisions get made, and how wealth is distributed. This guide explains the major economic systems (and hybrids), how they shape daily life, and how they sit “above or below” government in practice.
Brexit Back: Why UK–EU Talks Are in the Spotlight Again (December 2025)
Brexit has re-entered the UK’s day-to-day agenda in late 2025 — not as a referendum replay, but through practical deadlines and negotiations: Erasmus+, carbon border costs (CBAM), food-trade checks, and trade friction that still matters because the EU remains the UK’s biggest nearby trading relationship. Here is what is driving the “Brexit back” moment today and what to watch next.
Global Gas Prices Dip as Supply Rises — What This Means for European Inflation in 2026
Global natural-gas prices have fallen for several months as supply stabilises. For Europe, this could relieve energy-related inflation pressures in 2026 — but some risks remain.
ECB Expected To Keep Rates On Hold Until The End Of 2026 – What It Means For The Euro Area Economy
A new Reuters poll of economists suggests the European Central Bank is likely to keep interest rates unchanged at around 2 percent through the end of 2026. Here is what that means for inflation, borrowing costs, savings and the wider euro area economy.
How the UK housing shortage is quietly reshaping the economy
Britain’s chronic shortage of affordable homes is no longer just a housing crisis — it is becoming one of the biggest economic bottlenecks in the country, affecting productivity, migration, and inflation.
Why UK food prices are rising again despite falling inflation in 2025
Headline inflation has fallen, but UK grocery prices have started to climb again. Farmers face high input costs, extreme weather is cutting harvest yields, and supermarket competition is changing — all pushing food prices back up.
Why UK water bills are rising sharply in 2025 and what happens next
Average household water bills in England and Wales have risen by more than 6 percent in 2025 — the biggest increase in a decade. Ofwat has approved record infrastructure spending, but public confidence in the water industry is collapsing.
Why UK recycling costs are rising faster than inflation in 2025
Local councils and waste contractors across the UK are reporting record recycling costs in 2025 due to new packaging rules, energy prices, and lower global demand for recyclable materials.