Europe is significantly increasing defence spending due to exclusion from US-Russia peace talks, potentially adding $370 billion in investment. The NATO summit aims for 3.5% of GDP on defense, signaling a decade of hard power investment. Commercial aerospace faces macroeconomic challenges like tariffs, but demand and supply chain performance are generally positive, indicating a healthy outlook.
Rate cuts unlikely in near term as inflation stays sticky: Richard Harris
Global market expert Richard Harris anticipates minimal changes to U.S. monetary policy, emphasizing the Fed’s independence. He notes that Big Tech’s recent profitability stems more
April 30, 2026