Germany’s fragile coalition dealt fresh blow as far-right AfD makes history

Germany’s fragile coalition dealt fresh blow as far-right AfD makes history

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (R), Finance Minister Christian Lindner (L) and Economy and Climate Action Minister Robert Habeck speak to the media. Sean Gallup | Getty Images News | Getty Images The ruling coalition in Berlin is likely to struggle onward until a nationwide vote next year, according to political commentators, following a historic state … Read more

How will the Biden-Trump debate impact state gubernatorial elections?

How will the Biden-Trump debate impact state gubernatorial elections?

(NewsNation) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will hit the debate stage Thursday in what could be the most consequential presidential debate in decades. As the two candidates prepare for the faceoff, the impact of the contest is likely to be felt in down-ballot elections for local and state races. Minnesota Gov. Tim … Read more

bonds news: Bond vigilantes worry as weak Modi government win fans fiscal populism fear

bonds news: Bond vigilantes worry as weak Modi government win fans fiscal populism fear

A smaller-than-expected poll victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading to worries among bond investors about greater populism. Fiscal discipline has been a hallmark of Modi’s decade-long administration, and many investors were expecting him to win a supermajority to reduce the budget deficit and further cut government borrowing in the next budget. The election … Read more