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Google Proposes Search Results Overhaul to Comply with EU Digital Markets Act

Google is proposing significant changes to how search results are displayed to comply with EU regulations. The company would give equal treatment to vertical search services alongside its own products like Google Flights and Google Hotels.

In a significant move to avoid potential billions in European Union fines, Google has proposed substantial changes to how its search engine displays results for travel, hotel, and other specialized queries. The proposed overhaul comes in response to EU regulators’ concerns that Google has been unfairly favoring its own services over competing vertical search providers.

EU Regulatory Pressure Forces Google’s Hand

by Daniel R.Collins
Economy and TradingPolicy

IMF Urges Bank of England Caution on Rate Cuts Amid Inflation Concerns

The International Monetary Fund has cautioned the Bank of England against premature interest rate cuts as Britain faces persistent inflation pressures. IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas emphasized the need for careful monetary policy amid rising inflation expectations.

The International Monetary Fund has delivered a stark warning to the Bank of England, urging extreme caution regarding future interest rate decisions as the United Kingdom battles the highest inflation among G7 economies. In a significant intervention, IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas emphasized that Britain’s central bank must maintain a careful approach to monetary easing despite growing pressure for relief from high borrowing costs.

IMF’s Direct Warning to UK Monetary Authorities

by Ortega Rafael
Economy and TradingPolicy

BOE Governor Bailey Emphasizes Productivity Growth Amid Labor Market Shifts

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has signaled policymakers’ intensified focus on productivity growth while noting emerging labor market softening. The governor’s remarks came during his address at the Institute of International Finance in Washington, outlining key economic priorities.

In a significant policy address, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has underscored the central bank’s heightened focus on driving productivity growth while acknowledging emerging signs of labor market softening. The governor’s remarks, delivered at the Institute of International Finance in Washington, provide crucial insights into the UK central bank’s economic priorities amid evolving global financial conditions.

Productivity Growth as Central Policy Focus

by Ortega Rafael
Economy and TradingPolicy

Morocco’s Economic Reform Push: Gen Z Protests Drive Urgent Job Creation Agenda

Morocco’s finance minister describes recent Gen Z protests as a critical “wake up call” for the kingdom. The government now prioritizes accelerated economic reforms and immediate job creation for youth amid growing pressure.

In a striking admission of urgency, Morocco’s government has acknowledged that recent protests by younger generations have served as a powerful catalyst for economic change. Finance and Economy Minister Nadia Fettah Alaoui characterized the demonstrations as a “wake up call” that demands immediate action on job creation and economic reform, signaling a significant shift in the kingdom’s approach to addressing youth unemployment and economic stagnation.

The Gen Z Wake-Up Call: Protests Force Policy Reevaluation

by Bennett Laura
InternetPolicy

Afghanistan VPN Usage Soars 35,000% Amid Social Media Ban

Following government-imposed social media restrictions, Afghanistan has witnessed a staggering 35,000% increase in VPN usage. The ban affects platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and X as authorities implement content controls across the country’s internet infrastructure.

Afghanistan’s social media restrictions trigger VPN surge

Afghanistan has experienced a dramatic 35,000% increase in VPN usage following government-imposed restrictions on popular social media platforms. The unprecedented spike occurred between October 6-7, 2025, according to data from Proton VPN Observatory, highlighting citizens’ desperate attempts to maintain online access amid growing internet censorship.

by Bennett Laura