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Mark Carney: The Economist Who Took on Trump and Won

  Mark Carney, a former central banker, has emerged as Canada’s prime minister following a dramatic election that reshaped the political landscape. His victory was fueled by a surge of nationalism in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive rhetoric and trade policies. Trump’s threats to annex Canada as the “51st state” and impose steep tariffs on Canadian goods galvanized voters, turning Carney’s Liberal Party from underdogs to champions of Canadian sovereignty. Carney’s campaign centered on defending Canada’s independence and rebuilding its economy to reduce reliance on the United States. His experience as governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England lent credibility to his promises of economic resilience. In his victory speech, Carney declared, “President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us. That will never, ever happen”. The election results marked a stunning comeback for the Liberals, who were initially projected to lose to the oppositi...

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Global Markets Tumble Amid Tariff-Induced Recession Concerns

                                    

Global stock markets experienced a sharp decline as fears of a global trade war intensified. U.S. President Donald Trump's recent announcement of sweeping tariffs has sent ripples through financial markets, with investors bracing for potential economic fallout. The tariffs, which are expected to target a wide range of goods and countries, have heightened concerns about a global recession.

Asian markets led the downturn, with Japan's Nikkei index plunging over 4%, while European and U.S. futures also pointed to significant losses. Investors have sought refuge in safe-haven assets, driving gold prices to record highs and pushing bond yields lower. Economists warn that the uncertainty surrounding these tariffs could dampen consumer and business sentiment, further exacerbating economic risks.

The coming days will be critical as markets await further details on the scope and implementation of these tariffs. Analysts caution that prolonged trade tensions could have far-reaching implications for global economic stability.

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