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China's economy showed a robust performance in Q1 2024, with a year-on-year GDP growth of 5.3%, surpassing the predicted 4.6% growth, and marking an improvement from the previous quarter's 5.2% growth. This early-year surge was primarily fueled...

In the first quarter of the year, Singapore's economic growth was 2.7% compared to the same period last year. This was below the initial forecast of 3.0% growth. Although this performance was slightly better than the previous quarter, it was still le...

The European Central Bank (ECB) has hinted at easing monetary policy in the near future, signaling a potential reduction in interest rates despite the uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve's actions in the United States. Maintaining intere...

Copper prices have surged to unprecedented levels, with May delivery prices reaching $4.323 per pound in New York. This surge, which follows a peak in June 2022, is a continuation of a robust upward trend. The momentum was further demonstrated, with...

As part of efforts to retain a leading global position in cutting-edge semiconductor chips, South Korea has announced a comprehensive investment plan amounting to $7 billion dedicated to artificial intelligence technologies by 2027. This ambitio...

Gold prices have surged to new heights, with spot gold reaching $2,342 per ounce and peaking at $2,353, driven by strong U.S. economic data and ongoing geopolitical tensions. This continued uptrend comes as the precious metal is increasingly seen as...

Thailand's growth is lagging against its Southeast Asian rivals. The region is showing marked resilience post-pandemic, with countries like Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam posting over 5% economic growth. Malaysia, a key economy in the bloc,...

Step aside Nvidia, the hottest trade of 2024 is shaping up to be a commodity: cocoa. In an unprecedented surge, cocoa futures have soared, more than doubling since the start of the year and recently surpassing an all-time high of $10,000 per metric t...

The recent surge in gold prices to an all-time high of $2,203 per ounce, with forecasts suggesting a potential rise to $2,300, underscores a remarkable trend in the global economy. The rally, powered by a combination of strong physical demand, c...

In a monumental shift in monetary strategy, Japan has bid farewell to its negative interest rate policy, a move signaling the end of an aggressive monetary easing era aimed at combating chronic deflation. This departure from a policy set in plac...

India has set its sights on becoming one of the top five global semiconductor producers within the next five years. The country plans to gatecrash the global semiconductor value and supply chains, amidst increasing efforts to reduce reliance on China...

In a promising development for China's economy, the country's export sector exhibited robust growth in the first two months of 2024, defying expectations and signaling potential relief for policymakers working to revitalize the world's second-largest...

The price of oil is notoriously volatile, but 2023 was relatively stable, starting and ending at $72.47 per barrel, after a peak of $89.19. This stability starkly contrasted with 2022's turbulent market, where prices soared to $114 from an opening of...

Germany's aviation giant Lufthansa faces turbulent times as ongoing strikes by its ground staff and airport workers threaten its earnings. The airline, encompassing Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and Eurowings, anticipates a substantial operating loss...

The European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to maintain its interest rate levels in the upcoming week, adopting a cautious stance amidst fluctuating inflation rates and economic indicators within the eurozone. Following an aggressive phase of mone...