Trade & Growth Risks (Canada/BC): Economist Trevor Tombe warns B.C. could lose 11,000 jobs and $3.8B in exposed exports if Trump’s trade war tariffs bite harder, urging Premier David Eby to seek a fresh mandate. Markets & Rates (U.S./Europe): European investors are trimming exposure to U.S. Treasuries as yields stay near multi-year highs and U.S. debt tops $40T, with some shifting toward non-government fixed income. Energy Costs (Diesel/Global): Diesel hits record territory (U.S. average about $6.44/gal), raising transport and food costs; globally, oil-price spikes are tightening “wiggle room” as supply fears and conflict disrupt flows. Nigeria Macro Policy: Nigeria’s Finance Ministry and the CBN sign an MoU to formalize fiscal-monetary coordination on inflation, debt, exchange-rate stability, and cash management. Digital Payments (Ghana): Access Bank Ghana and Visa launch “Visa Accept” to help nano/small merchants take smartphone-based payments and build transaction records for credit. Labor & Affordability (U.S.): North Carolina AFL-CIO highlights wage stagnation and fuel-price pressure at its convention. Agriculture (U.S.): Purdue economist says tight corn/soy stocks could keep prices elevated, depending on the USDA crop report. Business & Jobs (Nigeria/Enugu): NACCIMA backs Enugu Governor Peter Mbah’s security-first push and targets a $30B economy by 2031. Infrastructure & Connectivity (U.K./Scotland): Glasgow Airport wins an economic impact award, citing new routes and restored North America connections. AI & Work (Canada): Research using an AI prompt flags data-entry and routine admin roles as most at risk, fueling skills and competitiveness questions.