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Ukraine talks uncertain as Putin hedges against Zelensky stagecraft
James Davis reports that the Washington summit between Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky, and European leaders projected unity but left major issues unresolved. Vladimir Putin ultimately seeks to preserve his ties with Trump while avoiding a stage-managed summit with Zelensky.
Asia hanging on Powell’s every word at Jackson Hole
William Pesek sees that Asia is on edge ahead of Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, given the high stakes of US monetary policy for regional markets. A slowdown in US job growth and growing political pressure on the Fed have fueled expectations of a September rate cut.
Brazil defying Trump with seaborne trade and Chinese cars
Scott Foster observes that Brazil is emerging as a key beneficiary of global realignments triggered by Donald Trump’s tariffs and anti-BRICS rhetoric. Despite Trump’s dismissal of the bloc, BRICS+ is expanding its influence, with Brazil well-positioned at the center.