The US economy shrunk by 0.3% in the first quarter of Donald Trump's second term.
In the quarter before he became president it grew by 2.4%
https://www.bea.gov/news/2025/gross-domestic-product-1st-quarter-2025-advance-estimate
Ethiopian has completed building its hydroelectric dam. The dam is generate electricity for about 60% of the population who are not connected to electricity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWZ96-F5pcw
The price of silver is approaching its all time high price of
49.45$ per ounce which hasn't been reached since 1980.
The price of silver is up 40% in the past year.
The US Federal Reserve has cut its key interest rate to a target range of 3.50% to 3.75%, a reduction of a quarter percentage point (25 basis points). This decision was announced on December 10, 2025, and marks the third rate cut of 2025.
The cut comes amid signs of a cooling labour market, including stalled job growth and higher unemployment, which prompted policymakers to provide an economic boost.