EU governments have long preached unity as the best response to U.S. and Chinese economic pressure, but are discovering they need urgently to boost Europe’s competitiveness and that waiting for all 27 member states to agree may take too long. Source: reuters.com

Labour market expert Prof Brian Bell has called for better pay and conditions in key sectors, particularly social care Source: theguardian.com

Washington wants political change in Havana. Ordinary people are paying the price. Source: foreignpolicy.com

Economists predicted a slight easing of inflation, although it’s unclear whether Fed will again cut interest rates Source: theguardian.com

Stocks have prospered while the world has plunged into disorder, an economist says. “Keep calm and carry on” may be the best investors can do. Source: nytimes.com

U.S. stock investors will be on guard next week for further volatility induced by fears of artificial intelligence disruption as they also assess the durability of a rotation beneath the market’s surface, along with upcoming earnings from Walmart and fresh economic data. Source: reuters.com