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Germany's Ifo institute cuts 2025 economic growth forecast to 0.2%

Germany's Ifo institute cut its forecast for economic growth in Europe's largest economy to 0.2% on Monday, citing subdued consumer sentiment and companies' reluctance to invest.

Germany's Ifo institute cuts 2025 economic growth forecast to 0.2%
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US-EU tariff clash imperils $9.5 trillion of business, AmCham warns

The U.S.-European tariff conflict is jeopardising transatlantic business worth $9.5 trillion annually, the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU warned on

US-EU tariff clash imperils $9.5 trillion of business, AmCham warns
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Porsche SE says it is not considering sale of Volkswagen shares

Porsche SE, Volkswagen's biggest shareholder, is not considering selling voting shares in Europe's largest carmaker, the holding firm said on Sunday following a newspaper report

Porsche SE says it is not considering sale of Volkswagen shares
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast

S&P lifts Saudi Arabia's rating on sustained economic shift away from oil

Global ratings agency S&P raised Saudi Arabia's rating to 'A+' from 'A' with a stable outlook on Friday, underpinned by the ongoing social and economic transformation in the country.

S&P lifts Saudi Arabia's rating on sustained economic shift away from oil
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Wall St ends sharply higher as selloff prompts dip-buying rally

U.S. stocks rebounded on Friday as investors hunted for bargains at the end of a tumultuous week in which U.S.

Wall St ends sharply higher as selloff prompts dip-buying rally
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Gold rises to new heights as anxiety grips markets. Here's what you need to know

Amid widespread economic turmoil, the price of gold has soared to another record high

Gold rises to new heights as anxiety grips markets. Here's what you need to know
Asia|Business|Finance|Political|World

China blasts ‘spineless’ plan to sell Panama Canal ports to BlackRock

China blasts ‘spineless’ plan to sell Panama Canal ports to BlackRock

China blasts ‘spineless’ plan to sell Panama Canal ports to BlackRock
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison under fire after China criticism of ports sale to US

China's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO) reposted a commentary criticising CK Hutchison's port deal with U.S. firm BlackRock as a betrayal

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison under fire after China criticism of ports sale to US
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|Technology|US|World

UAE to push for easier access to US chip technology, Blooomberg News reports

A top United Arab Emirates official plans to visit Washington to press for easier access to American technology and discuss investment in the U.S., Bloomberg News reported on Thursday,

UAE to push for easier access to US chip technology, Blooomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Sports

The growth of women's sports is spurring a building boom

While it might not be the flashiest way to chart success, a building boom is showing that more investment is flowing into women’s sports

The growth of women's sports is spurring a building boom
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

UBS considers sale of some real estate assets in asset management unit, sources say

UBS is considering selling part of its asset management division that is largely focused on real estate investments, two people with knowledge

UBS considers sale of some real estate assets in asset management unit, sources say
Business|Economy|Technology|US

GE Aerospace to invest about $1 billion in US manufacturing this year

GE Aerospace said on Wednesday it would invest nearly $1 billion in its U.S. factories and supply chain in 2025, as it works to strengthen its manufacturing and increase the adoption of new

GE Aerospace to invest about $1 billion in US manufacturing this year
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Venture capital firm Bessemer raises $350 million for second India fund

Bessemer Venture Partners, an early backer of Swiggy, has raised $350 million for an India-focused fund to invest in AI-enabled businesses,

Venture capital firm Bessemer raises $350 million for second India fund
Business|Europe|Political|US|World

Donald Trump Jr visits Serbia, meets President Aleksandar Vucic

Donald Trump Jr, the eldest son of the U.S. president, met Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade on Tuesday, Vucic said in a post on Instagram. 

Donald Trump Jr visits Serbia, meets President Aleksandar Vucic
Asia|Business|Technology

China's Xpeng may invest up to $13.8 billion in humanoid robots, state media reports

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng sees humanoid robots as a long-term project and is considering large investments that could go up to 100 billion yuan ($13.80 billion), state

China's Xpeng may invest up to $13.8 billion in humanoid robots, state media reports
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

US open to minerals partnerships with Democratic Republic of Congo

The United States is open to exploring critical minerals partnerships with Congo, the State Department said in a statement to Reuters on Sunday, after a Congolese senator contacted U.S.

US open to minerals partnerships with Democratic Republic of Congo
Business|Economy|Europe|Travel

Virgin Group aims to raise $900 million for rail service bid, company says

British billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Group aims to raise 700 million pounds ($900 million) to fund its plan to launch cross-channel rail services as it looks to

Virgin Group aims to raise $900 million for rail service bid, company says
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

CMA CGM in talks with US shipyards, CEO tells Les Echos

CMA CGM is in talks with shipyards about the possibility of having medium-sized container vessels built in the United States, the French shipping group's CEO Rodolphe Saade told Les

CMA CGM in talks with US shipyards, CEO tells Les Echos
Americas|Business|Economy

MercadoLibre plans $3.4 billion Mexico investment in 2025

Latin American e-commerce giant MercadoLibre will invest $3.4 billion in Mexico this year, focusing on its tech product and financial services, an executive from the firm said

MercadoLibre plans $3.4 billion Mexico investment in 2025
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump hails $20 billion investment by shipping firm CMA CGM

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said French-based shipping firm CMA CGM would invest $20 billion in the United States to build out shipping logistics and terminals.

Trump hails $20 billion investment by shipping firm CMA CGM
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Siemens announces $285 million investment in US manufacturing

Siemens plans to invest $285 million in manufacturing in the United States, the tech company said Thursday, including two new facilities in California and Texas

Siemens announces $285 million investment in US manufacturing
Americas|Business|Economy

Brazil's fourth-quarter economic growth forecast to have slowed: Reuters poll

Brazil's economy is forecast to have moderated in the final quarter of last year due to slower growth in private consumption and investment, a Reuters poll

Brazil's fourth-quarter economic growth forecast to have slowed: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Finance|US

401(k)s did well in 2024, but not just due to market gains. You deserve credit, too

401(k)s did well in 2024, but not just due to market gains. You deserve credit, too

401(k)s did well in 2024, but not just due to market gains. You deserve credit, too
Australia|Business|Economy

Rio Tinto to invest $1.8 billion to develop Brockman iron ore mine in Pilbara

Rio Tinto said on Thursday it will invest $1.8 billion to develop its Brockman Syncline 1 iron ore project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

Rio Tinto to invest $1.8 billion to develop Brockman iron ore mine in Pilbara

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