Monaco in the global luxury spotlight: Swiss bank Julius Baer’s 2026 Lifestyle Index puts Monaco in the top three for the world’s most expensive cities for the wealthy, with Zurich climbing to second and Singapore staying #1—driven largely by currency shifts (strong Swiss franc/euro) and high costs for luxury living. World Cup politics meets sport: US striker Folarin Balogun (Monaco player) is cleared to face Belgium after FIFA lifted his red-card suspension following calls involving Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino—sparking outrage from Belgium and fresh debate about fairness. Luxury real estate buzz: Marbella branded residences are seeing steep resale premiums (75–175%), with a €3.2bn pipeline tied to major fashion names—another sign that lifestyle branding is reshaping property markets. Culture & style in Monaco: Princess Caroline and Alexandra of Hanover turned heads at the Ballets de Monte-Carlo gala, pairing signature pink with vintage Chanel for a classic-meets-modern moment. Equestrian glamour in Monaco: The Global Champions Arabians Tour debuts at Port Hercule on 9–10 July, bringing elite Arabian horses, luxury activations, and an event village to the Principality.