INSANE: 15 - The Real Truth

Keir Starmer’s economic legacy – in charts

PM said Labour had turned economy around – but his record on growth and unemployment appears mixed

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22

Poland's Top Economist: Germany’s economy needs “bold revolutionary approach”

Germany is Europe's largest economy. Poland is Europe's most successful one. For economist Marcin Piątkowski, that sounds like a "match made in heaven." In an interview with Euronews, he explains what Germany can learn from Poland's remarkable economic success story.

Euronews · Jun 22

Hormuz Status, MU Earnings and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Thursday delivers an economic data convergence with Q1 GDP revision, May Core PCE, durable goods orders, and initial jobless claims all at 8:30am, providing comprehensive economic assessment. The week features critical semiconductor earnings from Micron (MU) Wednesday and FedEx (FDX) Tuesday testing chip demand and logistics health.

Barchart · Jun 21

Average Thai household income declined in 2025

Thailand’s average household income declined in 2025, while lower-income households increasingly relied on financial assistance, according to several research institutions.

Bangkok Post · Jun 18

UK to show ‘strong commitment’ to defence amid Nato chief’s challenge

Mark Rutte has called on Nato allies to ‘present clear, concrete and credible plans’ for how they are raising defence spending to 3.5% of GDP.

Evening Standard · Jun 17

Parliamentary panel moots higher education spending, says NEP's 6% GDP target unmet

A parliamentary committee has flagged current higher education funding as inadequate. It urges an increase to six percent of GDP, aligning with the National Education Policy-2020. The committee noted a lack of significant growth in enrollment ratios. The government stated allocations are based on departmental needs and within budget ceilings.

The Economic Times · Jun 17

Polish civilians take army training course amid spectre of war with Russia

Poland, which is regularly targeted by Russian hybrid attacks, takes the threat of war with Moscow very seriously. The country now spends nearly 5 percent of its GDP on defence, and aims to train its civilians too, so they will know how to react if war breaks out. To this…

France 24 · Jun 17

How Brexit is estimated to have hit the UK economy

Britain's economy shows weak growth since leaving the European Union. Various researchers estimate significant losses in GDP, productivity, and investment. These impacts stem from increased business uncertainty and reduced trade. New trade deals are not expected to offset these effects. The long-term outlook points to a smaller economy compared to…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

European defence spending: Poland spends larger share of GDP than US

Defence spending across European NATO is at its highest since the Cold War, with countries closest to Russia spending the most. But the continent is splitting between front-line states racing towards 5% of GDP and a large group doing the bare minimum.

Euronews · Jun 17

NZ’s health spending isn’t enough for current, let alone future needs – we’ve calculated the shortfall

Health usually accounts for one of the largest expenditures in annual budgets, as it did in Budget 2026.

The Conversation · Jun 17