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March 21, 2025
World Economy, News

European Markets Mixed as Investors Await Central Bank Decisions

European markets showed mixed performance on Thursday as investors awaited monetary policy announcements from the Bank of England, Swiss National Bank, and Sweden’s Riksbank. The Stoxx 600 index rose...

March 20, 2025
World Economy, News

Asia-Pacific Markets Mixed as US and China Keep Interest Rates Unchanged

Asia-Pacific markets displayed a mixed performance on Thursday following decisions by the U.S. Federal Reserve and China’s central bank to maintain their benchmark interest rates. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 climbed...

March 19, 2025
World Economy, News

Wall Street Loses Ground as China’s Markets Shine in 2025

The global financial landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation, with China’s markets taking center stage in 2025. As Wall Street struggles with economic uncertainties, China’s focus on innovation and...

March 11, 2025
Technology, World Economy

Volkswagen Faces 15% Profit Drop but Predicts Sales Growth in 2025

Volkswagen reported a 15% drop in yearly operating profit, citing rising costs and restructuring-related expenses. The German automaker posted sales of 324.7 billion euros ($352.8 billion) for 2024, a...

March 11, 2025
World Economy, News

Equities Plunge as Trump-Driven Uncertainty Sparks Economic Anxiety

Equities are plunging as uncertainty driven by President Donald Trump’s policies sparks widespread economic anxiety. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both posted sharp losses this week,...

March 11, 2025
World Economy, News

China’s $41 Billion Plan Aims to Boost Domestic Consumption

China has unveiled a $41 billion plan aimed at boosting domestic consumption, as part of efforts to revitalize its economy amid slowing growth. The plan includes subsidies for consumer...

March 6, 2025
Politics, World Economy

China to U.S.: ‘We Will Not Back Down’ as Trade War Heats Up

China has issued a stern warning to the United States after Washington imposed new tariffs on Chinese imports, citing fentanyl-related concerns. Beijing’s Foreign Ministry dismissed the claim, accusing the...

March 5, 2025
World Economy, News

Asia-Pacific Markets Advance as China Announces GDP and Inflation Targets

Asia-Pacific markets mostly advanced on Wednesday as China announced a 2025 GDP growth target of around 5% and lowered its inflation forecast to “about 2%.” The announcements come amid...

March 5, 2025
Analysis, World Economy

China Sets 5% Growth Target for 2025 as Trade War Weighs on Economy

China has set an economic growth target of around 5% for 2025, according to government sources, as the country continues to grapple with the impact of the U.S.-China trade...