McFarland: The ‘Best Approach’ is a Gradual Change in Iran’s Government Through Economic Means; Trump and Bibi Have Differing Views on Regime Change

Perspectives on Iran’s Situation On a recent episode of “Berney & Company” on Fox Business Network, former national security adviser K.T. McFarland suggested that a gradual change in Iran’s regime would be the most favorable outcome. She indicated that this would involve the Revolutionary Guards losing control as other groups, such as Congress, step in […]
Economic changes in the euro zone: June 2026

July 27, 2026 Components of the Broader Monetary Aggregate M3 The annual growth rate for the broad currency aggregate M3 increased to 3.3% in June 2026, up from 3.0% in May, with an average growth rate of 3.0% over the three months leading to June. In terms of M3 components, the growth rate for M1, […]
Trump’s economic approval declines as living expenses become voters’ main worry.

Trump’s Economic Policies and Voter Sentiment About a year and a half ago, President Trump concluded his re-election campaign with a promise to “build America” during an event in Michigan. It resonated with voters, especially in battleground states, as his support grew, even in areas typically dominated by Democrats. However, a lot has changed since […]
Africa’s economic growth ignites new discussions about US foreign assistance

Many economies in Africa have seen significant growth recently, largely due to a shift in U.S. policy from aid towards trade, according to a senior State Department official. Rather than facing a downturn after the Trump administration reduced USAID funding, some African nations are flourishing through new diplomatic and trade strategies implemented at the start […]
Bank of Canada maintains key rate as confidence in economic recovery increases

Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Economic Concerns OTTAWA — On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada maintained its interest rate at 2.25%, a move that economists had largely anticipated. The central bank’s tone was a touch more optimistic regarding the economy, but officials acknowledged ongoing instability in the Middle East as a significant […]
China’s economic growth slows to 4.3% for the April to June period

China’s Economic Growth Hits a Low The Chinese government reported on Wednesday that the country’s economic growth rate significantly declined to an annualized 4.3% for the April to June period. This marks the slowest growth since late 2022, which is a stark contrast to the strong start of 5% earlier in the year. Interestingly, exports […]
Founder of the World Economic Forum Claims to Have Discovered a Listening Device in His Home

Klaus Schwab Files Complaint Over Wiretapping Device Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF), has lodged a complaint regarding the discovery of a wiretapping device in his office in Geneva, Switzerland, according to a report from Bloomberg on Monday. Following a routine security check at a private residence, Schwab filed a criminal complaint […]
Santa Monica official attributes city’s economic difficulties to Trump

Santa Monica Officials Blame Trump for City’s Decline Top officials in Santa Monica are pointing fingers at President Trump, claiming that his policies have contributed to the city’s struggles in recent years. City Manager Oliver Chee suggests that Trump’s administration has negatively impacted international tourism, but he seems to overlook ongoing issues like significant legal […]
The America First Economic Principles of the Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence and the American Economy for Americans Rhetoric in support of the Declaration of Independence has endured through time, remaining as inspiring now as it was back in July 1776. “When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for some peoples to dissolve the political bonds which bound them to […]
Indonesian Rupiah drops as May’s trade deficit raises economic worries.

USD/IDR Update The USD/IDR exchange rate saw a slight increase after a minor dip the day before, with trading observed around 18,000 during Asian hours on Friday. This uptick occurs as the US dollar continues to hold strong, despite some disappointing domestic labor data revealed on Thursday. The developments in the US labor market have […]