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The global economy faces a complex outlook. The three most significant recent developments affecting economic activity are rising geopolitical tensions, the hawkish shift by the Fed and the ECB, and higher long-term interest rates. Private investment, driven by AI, and fiscal spending continue to support growth.

In this publication you will find, on a weekly basis, our selection of the most relevant news regarding financial regulation.

Russia intensifies drone strikes across Ukraine as Poland raises air defenses. US-Iran negotiations face major obstacles over the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear inspection. Renewed fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region raises fears of wider regional confrontation.

The Chinese economy slowed to 4.3% in Q2 2026 due to domestic risks such as a supply-demand mismatch, weak consumption, and a housing crisis. The GDP growth forecast is maintained at 4.5% for 2026 and 4.2% for 2027, and the CPI forecast is lowered to 0.8%.

The UN Assembly opens amid simultaneous wars in the Middle East and Europe. Middle East conflict widens as Houthi advances threaten a second strategic maritime corridor. Russia and Ukraine intensify long-range strikes ahead of high-level UN diplomacy.

SVG Equal Earth vector map with ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 standards and CSS code for easy editing and customization. Last Friday, September 4, 2026, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution to encourage the use of the Equal Earth map or equivalent projections.

Houthis seize strategic Red Sea islands as Yemen fighting intensifies. Ukraine offers reciprocal halt to strikes on infrastructure. NATO warns of Russian escalation close to Polish territory.