Germany faces a sharper labor shortage of 4.3 million by 2036 due to retiring baby boomers and declining immigration, affecting workforce-dependent sectors and investor strategies.
A US court invalidated Trump-era $100,000 H-1B visa fee, lowering costs for companies hiring skilled foreign workers and easing investor concerns in tech sectors.
Putin threatens higher tariffs on Armenia amid its EU rapprochement, raising concerns about trade disruptions and market risks in Armenian equities and bonds.
Russia warns Armenia it may halt duty-free gas and oil supplies amid Armenia’s EU rapprochement, raising risks for Armenian market stability and investor confidence.
UAE’s undisclosed strikes on Iran raise regional tensions, impacting Gulf equities, bonds, and investor confidence amid ongoing conflict.
US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns amid misconduct allegations, fueling cabinet instability that raises concerns for market volatility and investor confidence.