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Friday, 25 July 2025

💳 Why Did the Pound Weaken Sharply Against the Euro in July 2025?



Published: 25 July 2025  |  By: International Desk, 100NEWS.TV

💱 Live rate via Wise.com: 1 GBP = 1.1442 EUR (as of 25 July 2025)
Net received after sending 100 GBP: 113.57 EUR (includes £0.74 fee)
Effective exchange rate incl. fees: 1.1357 EUR per GBP

1. Diverging Interest Rate Expectations

The Bank of England signalled potential rate cuts due to signs of economic slowdown, while the European Central Bank paused its cycle, favouring the Euro. Markets are pricing in up to two UK rate cuts by year-end, undermining Sterling's appeal.

2. Weak UK Economic Data

Recent GDP and retail sales figures disappointed markets. PMI reports showed softening private sector output and rising unemployment, all pointing to weakening domestic demand and low investor confidence in the UK outlook.

3. Fiscal Uncertainty and Stagflation Fears

Analysts warn that the UK may face stagflation—stagnant growth with persistent inflation. Concerns around potential tax increases and high public debt have also weakened Sterling sentiment.

4. Safe-Haven Preference for the Euro

While the UK outlook dims, the Euro has attracted capital inflows due to relatively stable economic performance and perceived resilience within the euro area, especially in light of geopolitical risk hedging.

5. Market Sentiment and Technical Levels

Currency strategists cited downward technical momentum. Institutions like BNP Paribas targeted 1.1430 as a near-term floor for GBP/EUR, which aligns with current trading levels.

📈 Summary Table

  • Start of period: 1 GBP ≈ 1.17 EUR
  • End of period: 1 GBP ≈ 1.1442 EUR
  • Key driver: BoE rate expectations
  • Other factors: weak GDP, low retail sales, Euro stability

Sources: Reuters, Bloomberg, The Guardian, ECB, Bank of England, MarketPulse, CurrencyNews UK
Chart powered by Chart.js – based on public rate data from Wise.com (June–July 2025).

 



Thursday, 24 July 2025

🇺🇸 America Under Trump 2.0: A New Chapter, Familiar Fears


By James Prescott – International Affairs Editor, 100NEWS.TV
📍 Published: 25 July 2025
🕰 Estimated reading time: 8 minutes


🔹 A New Pulse in Global Diplomacy

With Donald Trump’s dramatic return to the White House in January 2025, the world has once again tuned in to the American channel — with cautious eyes. In his first six months as the 47th president, Trump signed more than 170 executive orders, initiating sweeping changes across domestic policy and foreign affairs.

On the surface, key economic indicators such as low unemployment and reduced inflation suggest success. But beyond the numbers lies a fragile, polarised world order reeling from uncertainty.

🔹 How the World Now Sees America

In capitals from Berlin to Seoul, the mood is shifting. Trump’s “transactional diplomacy” has replaced steady alliances with sharp negotiations. Even as NATO leaders like Mark Rutte praise US engagement, many are quietly recalibrating their strategic trust in Washington.

“Can we still rely on America in a crisis?” — that’s the question echoing through foreign ministries worldwide.

🔹 Trump’s First Six Months: Progress or Provocation?

Backed by a well-oiled conservative machine, Trump’s administration has quickly dismantled several Biden-era policies. Yet his foreign policy U-turns are causing the greatest ripples.

Having first paused military support to Ukraine, Trump later greenlit the delivery of Patriot missile systems and Tomahawks—through NATO—alongside a harsh 50-day ultimatum to Russia. Failure to comply, he warned, would trigger 100% tariffs on Russian exports.

Tuesday, 15 July 2025

BOSS Award 2025 Innovator of the Year in Women Leadership Awarded to Kelly Kingston, Australia

Kelly Kingston, Australia
Founder & Director of Happy and Well ® and Women of Wisdom Collective (WOW)
Transformational Educator | Author | International Business Strategist

Honouring a Trailblazer in Women’s Empowerment and Transformational Leadership

The BOSS Award 2025 for Innovator of the Year in the Women Leadership Sector is proudly awarded to Kelly Kingston, an Australian visionary whose bold work has redefined what it means to lead, heal, and rise as a woman in the modern world.

As the founder of two life-changing global platforms — Happy and Well ® and the Women of Wisdom Collective (WOW) — Kelly has become a beacon of feminine leadership, self-healing, and holistic success. She stands not just as an entrepreneur but as a catalyst for transformation, creating ecosystems where women can thrive personally, spiritually, and professionally.

Monday, 14 July 2025

Women Noble Prize 2025 Awarded to Dr. Tetiana Moskalenko, Ukraine

Director of the Perinatal Care Center at Municipal Clinical Hospital No.10, Odesa, Ukraine
Doctor of Medical Sciences | Professor | Master of Public Administration | Honored Doctor of Ukraine

Celebrating a Woman Whose Mission Is to Heal the World

In 2025, the Women Noble Prize is proudly awarded to Dr. Tetiana Moskalenko, a distinguished healthcare leader whose commitment to medicine, humanity, and reform has saved lives, shaped systems, and brought hope to thousands in one of the most challenging humanitarian contexts of our time.

Awarded for her outstanding contribution to Sustainable Development Goal No. 3“Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages” — Dr. Moskalenko stands as a symbol of what visionary leadership in healthcare looks like in the 21st century.


Dr. Tetiana Moskalenko’s professional journey began at the intersection of science, compassion, and public duty. As a Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, and Honoured Doctor of Ukraine, she has long been recognised for her clinical brilliance and academic integrity. Yet, it is her moral clarity and systemic courage that distinguish her. She is not only a medical expert but a transformational force — a woman who has consistently chosen to rise to the challenge when others looked away.

Transforming Lives, Systems, and Futures

As the Director of the Perinatal Care Center at Odesa’s Municipal Clinical Hospital No.10, Dr. Moskalenko has led with a clear purpose: to build a healthcare system that is both scientifically advanced and fundamentally humane. Her work is grounded in the belief that every human life — from the earliest stages to the most vulnerable moments — deserves dignity, protection, and care.

Her impact includes:

  • Global Maternal Health Leadership - Launching international initiatives for safe motherhood, reproductive health, and women’s health rights in conflict and post-conflict zones.
  • Mental Health & Resilience Programmes - Introducing holistic support systems for both patients and healthcare providers, recognising the emotional toll of crisis healthcare work, especially during war.

A Beacon of Hope in Wartime Ukraine

When Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, Dr. Moskalenko transformed from a healthcare strategist into a frontline humanitarian leader. Under fire, she did not retreat — she mobilised.

She organised:

  • Emergency mobile clinics for displaced families
  • Cross-border medical collaborations to bring aid and expertise to the most affected regions
  • Advocacy campaigns to keep global attention focused on the war’s health impacts

Through every challenge, her name became synonymous with resilience, leadership, and healing. She became the voice not only of her hospital — but of a wounded nation’s will to survive.


Mentor. Educator. System Builder.

Dr. Moskalenko’s mission extends beyond immediate care. She is an educator of the next generation, designing programs that integrate cutting-edge science with moral responsibility. Her graduates are not just doctors — they are change agents.

She has mentored hundreds of young professionals, particularly women, guiding them to lead with compassion, knowledge, and ethical strength in the most trying environments.


Global Voice. Local Hero. Universal Impact.

Dr. Moskalenko is a frequent speaker on international platforms, where she advocates for health equity, medical diplomacy, and sustainable healthcare reform.

Her message is simple, yet urgent:

"Healthcare is not a privilege. It is a human right.
And when the system fails — we must be brave enough to build a new one."


Why She Was Chosen

The Women Noble Prize 2025 recognises more than achievement — it honours vision, legacy, and moral courage. Dr. Tetiana Moskalenko represents all three.

In her:

  • We see the future of medicine — rooted in equity, compassion, and evidence-based innovation.
  • We see a new standard of leadership — strong, empathetic, and unafraid to confront injustice.
  • We see a woman whose life’s work is not only to treat illness, but to heal society.

A Legacy of Healing

The story of Dr. Tetiana Moskalenko is a story of the power of one woman to change the lives of many — not by force, but by care; not by fame, but by integrity.

As the 2025 recipient of the Women Noble Prize, she stands tall among the most exceptional women in the world — a symbol of what medicine, humanity, and feminine leadership can achieve together.