(1) MacroeconomicsTitle: Spain’s Economic Outperformance SlowsSource: The Wall Street JournalDate of publication: October 29, 2025 Key take‑aways:The International Monetary Fund raised Spain’s 2025 growth forecast to 2.9 %, ahead of the U.S. (2.0 %) and the euro‑area average (1.2 %). Despite the upgrade, momentum is already easing — domestic demand and investment are softening.Spain’s outperform..

1. MacroeconomicsTitle: China's Central Bank Seeks Bigger Role for Yuan on Global StageSource: The Wall Street Journal – EconomyDate: June 20, 2025Key Takeaways:The People’s Bank of China is implementing measures to elevate the yuan’s role in international trade, including expanding currency swap lines and promoting its use in cross-border payments. Officials warn against the yuan being targeted..

1. What does negative working capital mean?Negative working capital means a company’s current liabilities exceed current assets (excluding cash). This can be positive in industries like retail or fast food, where companies receive cash from customers quickly but delay paying suppliers (e.g., Amazon, McDonald’s). However, in other industries, it may signal liquidity issues or poor financial healt..

1. MacroeconomicsTitle: Japan’s Exports Fell for First Time in Eight Months as Tariffs WeighedSource: The Wall Street Journal Date: June 17, 2025Key Takeaways:Japan’s May merchandise exports dropped 1.7 % YoY, ending an eight‑month expansion streak, largely due to an 11.1 % decline in auto shipments to the U.S. amid elevated tariffs.The slowdown widened the goods-trade deficit, highlighting Japa..

1. MacroeconomicsTitle: Chinese Spenders Open Wallets as Factories SlowSource: The Wall Street Journal Date: June 16, 2025Key Takeaways:China’s consumer spending is accelerating while factory activity decelerates: retail sales rose 10.2% YoY in May, industrial output slowed to 5.8% from 6.1%.The shift reflects a structural pivot toward domestic demand amid weak global trade and lingering pandemi..

1. MacroeconomicsTitle: Israel’s Fight With Iran Spreads to the Energy SectorSource: The Wall Street Journal Date: June 16 2025Key takeawaysDrone and cyber-attacks linked to the Israel-Iran conflict have hit tanker traffic and on-shore facilities, pushing WTI crude up 7.3 % to $73/bbl, the highest in four months. Traders fear wider regional disruption: roughly 20 % of global oil moves through th..