
US Lifts 50% Tariffs on Some Canadian Goods, Adds New Consumer Levies
Washington will remove 50% duties from selected Canadian imports but impose tariffs on household products, creating mixed effects for prices and investors.

Washington will remove 50% duties from selected Canadian imports but impose tariffs on household products, creating mixed effects for prices and investors.

A mass rally and tight polling put Serbia’s political stability—and its implications for household confidence, savings and investments—in focus before the October 25 election.

EU leaders failed to agree on a seven-year budget as members clashed over spending cuts and possible levies on digital services, cryptoassets and online gambling.

Kremlev says Trump Jr. repaid wedding-event costs, renewing scrutiny of political access, foreign-linked money and investor risk.

Preliminary election results in Bosnia point to political continuity, with Dodik allies holding key posts and economic uncertainty still in focus.

Brazil’s runoff between Flavio Bolsonaro and Lula da Silva could affect inflation expectations, the real, savings and investor confidence.

Lithuania’s proposed property curbs add legal and financial uncertainty for Russian and Belarusian residents planning home purchases.

Macron is seeking an EU-wide under-15 social media ban, a move that could affect family tech spending, advertising exposure and platform investors.

Serbia plans early parliamentary elections in October 2023 amid protests and political uncertainty, raising concerns about impacts on household finances and investor confidence.

US President Trump plans a fall meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to revive nuclear talks, with potential impacts on currencies and household finances worldwide.

The US scales back joint military drills with South Korea, affecting defense budgets and potentially impacting household finances and currency stability in the region.

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia has caused major destruction to homes and infrastructure, impacting household finances and prompting emergency aid.
Montenegro will end visa-free travel for Russian and Belarusian citizens from November 1, 2026, raising travel costs and affecting household budgets and investments.

Far-right businessman Abelardo de la Espriella wins Colombia’s presidency, promising economic deregulation and security measures that may impact household finances and investments.

Russia’s threat to suspend duty-free gas and fuel exports to Armenia could drive up household energy costs and disrupt consumer markets amid Armenia’s EU integration efforts.