UK Economy Misses 2025 Growth Forecasts as Construction Sector Hits Four-Year Low

London, Thursday, 12 February 2026.
The UK economy expanded by 1.3% in 2025, missing expectations as the fourth quarter stalled. While manufacturing grew, the dominant services sector flatlined and construction plummeted 2.1%—its worst performance in four years—highlighting the fragility of the recovery.

Economic Sustainability of Dutch Four-Day Work Week Under Scrutiny

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

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

American Electric Power Doubles 2030 Load Forecast After Beating 2025 Earnings Estimates

Trump Administration Ends Controversial Minnesota Immigration Surge to Pivot Resources

Minneapolis, Thursday, 12 February 2026.
After a polarizing campaign yielding over 3,000 arrests and two civilian fatalities, federal authorities are terminating Minnesota’s Operation Metro Surge to redeploy resources toward border enforcement.

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

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

Switzerland Sets June Referendum on Population Cap That Risks EU Trade Ties

Bern, Thursday, 12 February 2026.
On June 14, voters decide on a 10-million population cap that forces withdrawal from EU free movement treaties if thresholds are breached, a move businesses label the “chaos initiative.”

Taiwan Streamlines Shareholder Voting for Global Investors via New Digital Partnership

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

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