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Germany’s economy, the powerhouse of Europe, contracted for a second consecutive year in 2024, with GDP declining by 0.2%, following a 0.3% drop in 2023. This marks the first back-to-back annual contraction since the early 2000s, a period defined by ...

Boeing ended 2024 with some glimmers of hope, recording 142 gross orders in December, the year’s strongest sales month. This uptick was largely driven by demand for the troubled 737 Max, despite lingering reputational damage from a high-profile incident involving ...

The euro, now trading below $1.03 as of January 10, is hovering near its weakest level against the greenback in over two years. It could slip below parity with the dollar by early 2025. The currency faces mounting pressure from ...

The global economy faces a turbulent 2025, with inflation, tariffs, and interest rate decisions shaping the landscape. The International Monetary Fund projects global growth at 3.2%, a figure that reveals the ongoing challenges faced by central banks and governments worldwide.In ...

Singapore’s economy posted a robust 4 percent growth in 2024, exceeding expectations and marking the strongest performance since 2011, barring the post-pandemic surge of 2021. Preliminary figures from the Ministry of Trade and Industry revealed that GDP expanded by 4.3 ...

In 2024, the UK claimed the top spot as Europe’s largest electric vehicle (EV) market, driven by record sales and stricter net-zero regulations. A total of 381,970 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were sold, marking a 21.4% annual increase. Hybrid EV sales ...

The surge in bitcoin ETFs throughout 2024 is set to evolve further in 2025 with the launch of innovative funds combining cryptocurrency exposure and options strategies. Asset manager Calamos recently announced its structured protection ETF, which aims to provide investors ...

On Thursday, the euro hit its lowest point against the US dollar in over two years, falling to mid-1.02—a 0.9% decline. This marks a steep drop from its September 2024 high above 1.12, a loss of 9% in just three ...

After two stellar years, Wall Street expects continued growth for stocks in 2025, albeit at a slower pace. The S&P 500, which gained 23% in 2024 following a 24% jump in 2023, is forecast to rise 14.8% this year. Analysts ...

Asian markets saw mixed performances Thursday, with China leading declines after a disappointing December manufacturing PMI reading. The Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing index slipped to 50.5, missing forecasts of 51.7, and down from November’s 51.5. The official PMI also came in ...

Bitcoin was the star performer of 2024, driven by the launch of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and hopes for a regulatory boost under a new U.S. administration. The cryptocurrency skyrocketed from $40,000 in January to a peak of over $108,000 in ...

French stocks, led by the CAC 40 index, are heading toward their worst annual performance since the 2007-2008 financial crisis. Weighed down by a slowing luxury sector, political instability, and economic challenges, French equities have struggled to keep pace with ...

European markets face another challenging year in 2025, with political turbulence at home and external pressures from the U.S. and China weighing heavily on performance. The Euro Stoxx 600 has managed a modest 7% gain this year, yet sectors like ...

China’s industrial profits fell 7.3% year-on-year in November, marking a fourth consecutive monthly decline. While the drop highlights ongoing challenges, it was less severe than October’s 10% decline and September’s steep 27.1% slump, the sharpest since March 2020. The data ...

Gold prices remained flat at $2,616.31 per ounce on Tuesday, with U.S. futures steady at $2,631.60. Trading volumes were muted in a holiday-thinned market, but attention has shifted to the Federal Reserve’s anticipated moves in 2025 and potential policy shifts ...