Markets & Energy: Nigeria’s stock market eked out a 0.29% gain to push market cap back above N160trn, while crude prices climbed toward $100 amid Middle East tensions, lifting UK and global risk sentiment but keeping investors cautious. Trade & Policy: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on about $20bn of U.S. goods took effect, escalating a trade war that’s drawing global attention; in Romania, stagflation fears are rising as growth stalls and inflation bites consumption. Business Climate: Britain’s night-time economy warned that possible further tax rises could speed closures, even as the government talks up growth. AI & Infrastructure: UK firms cut consulting spend as more businesses shift to AI; in Malaysia, Maxis is expanding optical capacity for AI-ready data centres, and the country is planning more gas-fired power as coal phases out. Regional Growth & Food Security: Malaysia targets renewable-led investment in the East Coast and supports smallholders with funding for roads and replanting; China cut aromatic rice export quotas by 50% to protect domestic supply. Africa & Governance: Liberia launched a youth business technical assistance program to help MSMEs access financing, while an Africa political parties summit in Ethiopia will focus on leadership for economic transformation.