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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized the need for Europe to assert its interests more strongly in 2026 to ensure peace and prosperity, citing threats from Russian aggression, global protectionism, and changing U.S. relations, while calling for increased European independence and confidence.
On October 20, 2025, the zodiac signs Gemini, Leo, and Aquarius will experience a season of prosperity driven by the Mercury conjunct Mars transit, which enhances communication, confidence, and certainty, leading to fast progress and long-term success.
On October 12, 2025, three zodiac signs—Aries, Taurus, and Cancer—enter a season of prosperity, bringing opportunities for success, abundance, and recognition in various areas of life, including career, finances, and personal growth.
On September 28, 2025, the Moon in Sagittarius ushers in a season of prosperity for Aries, Cancer, and Capricorn, encouraging optimism, growth, and success across various aspects of life, driven by positive mindset and persistence.
On September 26, 2025, three zodiac signs—Taurus, Gemini, and Cancer—will experience significant success and prosperity due to the stabilizing influence of the Moon trine Saturn transit, which rewards patience, consistency, and discipline, leading to financial stability, relationship harmony, or emotional peace.
On September 11, 2025, three zodiac signs—Aries, Gemini, and Pisces—will experience a surge of prosperity driven by powerful astrological energies that encourage authenticity, bold action, and intuitive decision-making, marking the start of a prosperous season for them.
On November 13, 2024, a waxing gibbous Moon in Aries signals a period of prosperity for three zodiac signs: Leo, Virgo, and Pisces. These signs, having faced recent challenges, will experience a retreat of negative forces, allowing for financial and emotional abundance. The Aries energy encourages them to embrace positive change and leave behind past worries, opening the door to wealth and prosperity.
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) has raised concerns about whether technological innovations will lead to broad gains for everyone or just a select few. Economists Simon Johnson and Daron Acemoglu, co-authors of the book "Power and Progress," argue that throughout history, technological progress has not always translated into shared prosperity. While AI has the potential to make workers safer and more productive, it also poses a threat to jobs and could further hollow out the middle class. The authors emphasize the importance of labor organizations in ensuring that everyone benefits from productivity gains. However, since the 1980s, automation has outpaced the creation of shared prosperity jobs, leading to income and wage inequality. The arrival of AI could either rebuild the middle class or exacerbate its decline, depending on how it is implemented.
Leo's daily horoscope predicts that handling relationship issues with maturity will lead to affection and care. Prosperity will bring smart investments and good health. Love relationships will be positive, backed by professional success. Opportunities may arise for businessmen, while students will clear exams and new joiners will find their place. Financially, Leos may have good returns, settle pending dues, and plan a vacation. Health-wise, recovery from old ailments is expected, with minor infections not being serious. Overall, Leos should focus on maintaining a balanced approach in their personal and professional lives.
Intelligence and defence analyst Thomas Juneau warns that the prospect of a second Donald Trump presidency is a "huge threat to Canada's security and prosperity." Juneau highlights the Liberal Party's efforts to link the Conservative Party with "far-right American politics" as exacerbating this threat. He argues that a Trump Two administration could result in tariffs on Canadian goods, a weakening of military alliances like NATO and Norad, and a potential disruption of intelligence sharing through the Five Eyes alliance. Juneau suggests that Canada should adopt a "donut strategy" by developing relations with various actors in the US, diversify its international relationships, and significantly invest in national security, defence, foreign affairs, and intelligence capabilities. He also cautions against the misconception that Canada's survival of Trump's first term guarantees its ability to handle a second term, as Trump has learned from his previous experience and is surrounding himself with like-minded individuals to implement his agenda from day one.
Germany's finance minister, Christian Lindner, has expressed his opposition to the idea of a four-day workweek, stating that no society has ever increased its prosperity by working less. However, a survey shows that 73% of Germans support the switch to a four-day workweek, assuming they receive the same pay. Some German companies have already begun experimenting with longer workdays in exchange for an extra day off, citing potential benefits such as increased motivation and fewer sick days. The upcoming round of collective bargaining talks in Germany will include discussions on a 32-hour workweek with full pay. Meanwhile, corporate owners in other parts of the world, such as Narayana Murthy and Elon Musk, have expressed opposition to working less or working from home.
The upcoming Turkish elections on May 14th will be President Erdogan's toughest test in two decades, with polls showing him trailing opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu. Erdogan's support has slipped in recent years due to a series of currency crashes and a deepening cost-of-living crisis brought on by his policy of slashing interest rates in the face of soaring inflation. However, declines in prosperity, equality, and ability to meet basic needs began around 2013, marking a turnaround after a decade of high growth and prosperity under Erdogan and his Islamic-rooted AK Party.
Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, believes that the US and China can compete and prosper simultaneously, but both countries need to avoid "inflammatory" actions that would raise tensions. He said that a situation where both countries can succeed will be "imperative" for the next century. His comments come as tensions between the two countries have risen in recent months, with China stepping up military drills near Taiwan and the US accusing China of providing aid to Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. Buffett said that both countries need to understand that they cannot push each other too hard, as either country is capable of destroying the other.