US Politics & Economy: A Financial Times/Focaldata poll finds most Americans say they’re worse off under Donald Trump, with 53% of registered voters reporting deteriorating finances since January 2025 and Trump’s net approval among Republicans down 8 points—fueling midterm worries as inflation still bites. Monetary Policy Outlook: BMO expects the Fed to hold rates through 2026, with cuts only in late 2027, while geopolitics (notably Iran) could keep inflation risks alive. US Labor Market Stress: The Wall Street Journal flags a “jobless bomb” dynamic: profits and revenues rise, but hiring nearly stalls, with July employment falling and labor-force participation slipping. Argentina Macro Debate: Economy Minister Luis Caputo publicly rebuts a Clarín column casting Milei’s government as fragile, using data and sarcasm to challenge the narrative. Nigeria Connectivity Push: Nigeria plans to connect all riverine communities to telecoms by mid-2027, with 3,700 rural facilities already being installed. Philippines Budget Governance: Economist Cielo Magno urges Congress to set clear rules for the Local Government Support Fund to prevent political patronage ahead of 2028 elections. Karnataka Growth Plan: India’s Karnataka targets a $3T economy by 2047 with AI hubs, AI education in schools, and major manufacturing and job-creation schemes. Qatar Logistics Strategy: Qatar doubles down on logistics to support e-commerce and regional distribution, stressing “small doesn’t mean simple” for delivery and market entry. Circular Economy: Qatar reports removal of 7,144 abandoned end-of-life vehicles in 2025, highlighting material recovery potential and circular waste management. Markets & AI Caution: Commentary warns AI earnings may look stronger than reality due to depreciation assumptions and stretched valuations, even as investors chase fundamentals.