Inflation and Tariffs - The White House Council of Economic Advisers found no evidence that tariffs are leading to significant price pressures for imported goods; instead, they observed the opposite trend in inflation data [2][3] - Since December, overall goods prices in the PCE data have increased by approximately 0.4%, while imported goods prices have decreased by about 0.1% [2] - Domestically produced goods have experienced more inflation than imported goods, further supporting the absence of tariff-driven inflation [4][6] - Despite concerns about future inflationary effects from tariffs, high-frequency data and academic research have not shown any sustained pattern of tariff-driven price pressures [7] - Volatility in inflation data is possible, but the long-run expectation is that foreign countries being tariffed will bear the burden [9][10] Economic Policy and Deficit - The administration's policies, including tax cuts, deregulation, and energy abundance, are projected to increase GDP by about 1% per year over 10 years, generating approximately $4 trillion in revenue [29] - Additional revenue is expected from tariffs ($3 trillion) and spending reductions ($1.5 trillion), contributing to an estimated $8.5 trillion to $11 trillion reduction in deficits over a 10-year period [29][30] - Reduced borrowing due to these savings is projected to lower interest expenses by about $1.5 trillion [30][31] - The "one big beautiful bill" aims to incentivize investment through full expensing on new factories, equipment, and R&D, allowing firms to choose investments based on market knowledge [24] - Government intervention in predicting consumer preferences and directing industrial policy is viewed as less effective than allowing market-driven investment decisions [22][23][24]

For most of its first year, the government has stuck to a sensible diagnosis of Britain’s growth woes: that the main issues are on the supply side. But as growth has continued to falter, willingness to do more seems to be waning https://t.co/O8cqoT5nC4 ...

Monetary Policy - Vietnam's central bank is prepared to implement measures to control inflation and foster economic growth [1] Economic Impact - The central bank cautions about the potential effects of increased US tariffs on Vietnam's economy and its currency [1]

Your biggest concern at the moment seems to be the appreciation of the euro against the dollar. We were in Sintra earlier this week where the vice president, Mr. . de Guindos, was talking about 120 as the limit.What is your take on this. So I won't comment on my colleagues commands. It's a general rule, but we look closely at the volatility of the exchange rate.It has been significant since the start of the year with a 13% appreciation of the euro against the dollar. By the way, it's not a specific apprecia ...

Tax Reform - The government's approach to tax reform has been least impressive [1] - Britain's tax system is full of provisions that distort the economy and block growth [1]

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Vietnam’s growth accelerated in the second quarter as foreign buyers raced to avoid threatened tariffs of as much as 46% on sales to the US. https://t.co/YkyWdQMicp ...

Greek Economic Crisis & Initial Situation (A Decade Ago) - A decade ago, Greece faced a precarious situation marked by a referendum on a bailout package, organized by the Syriza government [1] - Capital controls were introduced, limiting ATM withdrawals to €60 per day [2] - The country was effectively excluded from financial markets for five years, missed IMF payment deadlines, and experienced halted economic activity with high unemployment and daily violent demonstrations [3] - There was uncertainty about Greece's future within the Eurozone [3] Current Economic Turnaround - Greece has experienced a spectacular turnaround, regaining investment grade status for the first time in two years [4] - The country's borrowing costs are now lower than Italy's, despite high debt levels [5] - Economic growth is above the average for Greece's European partners [5] - There has been a marked increase in investment, with companies like Microsoft, Pfizer, and UniCredit investing in Greece [6] - Some Greeks who left the country a decade ago have started to return, encouraged by government tax incentives [6] Challenges & Priorities - The Prime Minister's priority is ensuring everyone benefits from the economic improvement [8] - Greece is one of the few EU countries achieving primary budget surpluses [8] - Increased energy costs following the Russian invasion of Ukraine have significantly impacted the cost of living [9] - Many people still need to hold two jobs to make ends meet [9] - While there's a general feeling that things are better, there's still a way to go [9]

Economic Outlook - Deutsche Bank predicts the Spanish economy will continue to grow faster than the Eurozone average [1] - The growth is attributed to the easing of inflation and borrowing costs [1]