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As NATO leaders meet in The Hague, the alliance faces a fundamental question: Can Europe truly act independently, or is NATO now just a vehicle for U.S. strategic interests? With new defense spending demands and global tensions rising, the answer will shape the future of European sovereignty and global power.
Markets
The U.S. corporate world is undergoing a structural reset, with mass white-collar layoffs not just as a response to economic cycles but as a deliberate strategic pivot. Behind the headlines: a bet that smaller, tech-powered teams can drive more profit, speed, and resilience—even as the risks for workers, suppliers, and service sectors mount.
Commodities
After years in the dumps, the diamond market has (finally) bottomed, says UBS—but looming supply deficits, lab-grown disruption, and shifting consumer tastes mean the story is just getting interesting. Here’s what every trader, luxury analyst, and industrial strategist needs to know.
Commodities
Iron ore prices just hit a 9-month low, with Citi and Goldman slashing targets. What’s behind the drop? China’s steel and property market malaise is a red flag for global demand and a test for anyone betting on a quick industrial rebound.
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