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ECB Chief Lagarde Urges Europe To Buy American As Trump Trade War Looms
Christine Lagarde, the European Central Bank president, has called for European leaders to engage diplomatically with Donald Trump over tariffs by increasing purchases of US products, warning that an antagonistic trade war could devastate…
Britain Faces Critical Trade Decision Between EU and Trump Led America
Recent revelations from former World Trade Organisation (WTO) chief Pascal Lamy underscore Britain's looming economic dilemma as it navigates post-Brexit trade relationships. The UK must decisively position itself between maintaining strong…
Global Lithium Giant Says Western Nations Cannot Break Free From Chinese Critical Minerals Dominance
The world's largest lithium producer, Albemarle, has declared that establishing a North American and European supply chain to challenge China's dominance in critical minerals is economically unfeasible.
Chief Executive Kent Masters…
Global Migration Reaches Historic Peak in OECD Nations as Economic Benefits Clash with Political…
Legal migration to the world's most affluent nations hit unprecedented levels in 2023, triggering significant voter resistance despite positive impacts on economic growth and employment creation.
The Organisation for Economic…
Global Markets Brace for Economic Turbulence as Trump Victory Signals Protectionist Era
The global economic landscape faces a seismic shift as Donald Trump's election victory sends shockwaves through Europe and Asia, with policymakers and executives scrambling to assess the implications of a potential protectionist surge from…
Global Markets Brace for Volatility as US Election Battle Intensifies
Financial markets worldwide are preparing for significant turbulence as the United States approaches one of its most contentious presidential elections. The mounting tension between frontrunners has already triggered notable market…
The US dock workers’ strike affects global supply chains
The global supply chain is disrupted after dock workers on strike in ports along the east coast and Gulf Coast of America. The industrial action in 36 ports that handle half of America's shipping by ocean has caused delays for container…
French Premier Michel Barnier announces tax increases and spending cuts
Michel Barnier, France's new Prime Minister, warned that the repair of the degraded country's public finances would require years of "collective efforts" and announced "temporary targeted" tax increases on large businesses and the wealthy.…
Russia Establishes Covert Trade Network with India to Circumvent Sanctions
In a startling revelation, leaked Russian state correspondence has unveiled Moscow's clandestine efforts to establish a covert trade channel with India. The primary objective of this secretive network is to secure critical electronics and…
Global Trade Faces Challenges Amidst Supply Chain Shocks
The interconnectedness of the global shipping network has been thrust into the spotlight in recent years due to a series of supply chain shocks. From the pandemic-induced increase in goods spending to the Suez Canal blockage caused by the…
Hays Profits Plummet Amidst Persistent Recruitment Downturn
The hiring market remains stagnant, with no signs of an imminent recovery. This is highlighted by a more than 50% drop in annual profits at Hays, one of Britain's leading recruitment firms. Over the past year, Hays has faced "increasingly…
Economists warn that market panic could drag down global growth.
Economists warn that investors are exaggerating risks of a global economic meltdown. If central banks do not contain the fallout then their fears will become self-fulfilling.
The sell-off of global stocks gained momentum on Monday, as…
What is the impact of Japan’s turbulence on global markets?
Just two months earlier, the outlook for Japanese stocks had never been brighter. June Aitken stated that there was "a compelling argument for long-term investments into Japanese equities." The London-listed CC Japan Income and Growth Trust…
Warren Buffett’s empire of stocks loses $15bn due to global market crash
Warren Buffett’s stock-holding empire has suffered a loss of at least $15bn in the midst of a global market sell-off.
Apple, Bank of America, and Mitsubishi all saw their stock values plummet on Monday.
This decline is despite the…
UK interest rates are likely to remain high until service sector inflation drops.
International Monetary Fund warned that the UK could face higher interest rates for longer if there are no further progresses in reducing inflation in the service sector.
The Washington-based IMF raised its growth forecasts in 2024 for…
China accepts tariff talks on electric cars as EU tries to avoid a trade war
The EU and Beijing have concluded last-ditch negotiations over plans to increase tariffs on Chinese electric car imports amid concerns of an upcoming tit-fortat trade conflict.
The European Commission and China's trade ministers agreed…
IMF: Brexit is a warning sign that trade ties could be broken.
One of the most senior officials at the International Monetary Fund has stated that Brexit will likely have had "a large negative impact on the UK's economy". He cited the UK's departure from the European Union, as an example of how trade…
The global debt has reached a new record high, causing a blow to the world economy
The global debt reached a record $315 trillion ($250 trillion), as China and India continued to borrow despite geopolitical tensions, higher interest rates and other risks.
The Institute of International Finance warned that the…