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Global Trade Instability Could Push Consumer Prices Up By 20% Percent in 2025
Household essentials, including food and beverages, might see price hikes of up to 20% in 2025 amid ongoing global supply chain challenges, according to industry experts. The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) has issued a…
China Makes Historic Monetary Policy Shift After 14 Years of Economic Caution
Chinese authorities have announced a significant shift towards a "moderately loose" monetary policy, marking the first change in their economic stance in 14 years. The move comes as the world's second-largest economy grapples with…
Starbucks Slashes Coffee Hedging Programme Despite Market Surge Raising Risk Concerns
The world's largest café chain, Starbucks, has dramatically reduced its hedging against coffee price fluctuations amid soaring bean prices, potentially exposing itself to significant market volatility. The company's fixed-price contracts…
Global Markets Tumble as Ukraine Conflict Intensifies and Putin Updates Nuclear Policy
Financial markets witnessed significant downward pressure on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions reached new heights following reports of Ukraine's deployment of US-manufactured long-range missiles into Russian territory, coupled with Vladimir…
European Markets Plunge as Trump Tariff Concerns Rattle Global Investors
European stocks and currencies faced a significant downturn on Tuesday as market participants grew increasingly concerned about the potential impact of Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies towards China under a possible second…
German Car Industry Shares Plummet as Trump Victory Sparks Tariff Fears
German automotive manufacturers witnessed a significant market downturn today as Donald Trump's presidential victory fuelled concerns over potential steep tariffs on European vehicles. Share prices for major German automakers experienced…