Economic Sustainability of Dutch Four-Day Work Week Under Scrutiny

Amsterdam, Thursday, 12 February 2026.
Despite the popularity of the four-day work week, economists warn the Dutch model is unsustainable, citing stagnant productivity and acute labor shortages in Europe’s shortest average work week.

January Deficit Shrinks to $95 Billion as Tariff Revenues Soar

Declining Population Growth Projected to Slash U.S. GDP by $100 Billion in 2026

January Hiring Surge Defies Forecasts as Unemployment Rate Dips

Morgan Stanley Strategist Warns High Expectations May Lead to Market Letdown

AST SpaceMobile Shares Slide Following Announcement of $1 Billion Capital Raise

Midland, Thursday, 12 February 2026.
Stock dropped 11% as the company seeks $1 billion via convertible notes to restructure debt and scale operations, overshadowing the successful deployment of its next-generation BlueBird 6 satellite.

Stellantis Issues Critical 'Do Not Drive' Order for 225,000 Older US Vehicles

Nuveen to Acquire Schroders for $13.5 Billion, Ending 222 Years of Independence

BMW Issues Global Recall for Over 500,000 Vehicles Due to Engine Fire Risks

Cisco Surpasses Q2 Estimates with AI Momentum, Yet Shares Stumble

Trump Reverses Blanket Ban on Democratic Governors but Bars Leaders of Maryland and Colorado

Washington D.C., Thursday, 12 February 2026.
President Trump reversed a blanket ban on Democratic governors for the upcoming White House summit but explicitly excluded Maryland and Colorado’s leaders, citing specific political and personal grievances.

New York Coalition Challenges State Fiscal Policy with Aggressive Tax Proposals for Corporations and Wealthy Residents

House Advances Trump-Backed SAVE America Act Mandating Proof of Citizenship for Voters

Attorney General Bondi Defends DOJ Handling of Epstein Files in Contentious House Hearing

FAA Grounds All El Paso Flights for 10 Days Citing National Defense Risks

Taiwan Streamlines Shareholder Voting for Global Investors via New Digital Partnership

Taipei, Thursday, 12 February 2026.
Taiwan’s central depository partners with Proxymity to digitize cross-border voting. This move bolsters governance for foreign investors, who executed over 97 percent of their 2025 votes electronically.

Report Forecasts India’s Coal Usage Will Double Before 2070 Decarbonization

China’s Coal Power Generation Falls for First Time in a Decade as Renewables Surge

US Energy Secretary Visits Caracas to Launch Historic Oil Sector Reconstruction

Nikkei 225 Targets 60,000 Milestone as Election Victory Fuels Market Optimism

Bad Bunny’s All-Spanish Set Highlights Rising Latin American Influence

Santa Clara, Monday, 9 February 2026.
Bad Bunny made history on February 8, 2026, delivering the Super Bowl’s first-ever all-Spanish halftime show, a strategic pivot highlighting the immense economic power of the Hispanic consumer base.

Super Bowl LX Versus World Cup 2026: Analyzing the Massive Prize Money Disparity

Joe Montana Scored Big in Silicon Valley with Liquid 2 Ventures

Team USA Edges Out Japan for Figure Skating Gold in High-Stakes Finale

North Dakota State Agrees to Join Mountain West Football in 2026 Expansion Deal