UK businesses brace for record job cuts amid rising costs
UK employers face a decade-high redundancy surge as tax hikes and rising costs erode confidence, with firms slashing jobs to counter financial pressures in an...
Month : February 2025
European Commission says Trump’s tariff strategy disrupts global trade
The European Commission opposes Trump’s reciprocal trade policy, warning it could disrupt markets, fuel inflation, and harm businesses, vowing to protect EU industries from unfair...
Jamie Dimon rejects petition against JPMorgan’s full-time office mandate
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon dismisses employee concerns over full-time office return, rejecting a growing petition and insisting remote work hurts efficiency, engagement, and creativity....
UNCTAD urges Africa to boost trade ties for economic resilience
UNCTAD’s 2024 report warns Africa remains highly vulnerable to global shocks, urging stronger regional trade and policy reforms to unlock AfCFTA’s $3.4 trillion potential....
EU considers countermeasures if US imposes new trade tariffs
The EU considers retaliatory action if the US enforces tariffs on steel and aluminum, stating such measures are unjustified and urging Washington to provide official...
Austria unveils Industrial Hydrogen Valley to cut industrial emissions
Backed by €578 million investment, Austria's Industrial Hydrogen Valley will enhance green hydrogen output, cutting emissions and advancing industrial decarbonization....
Japan posts record $193 billion current account surplus in 2024
Japan recorded a record $193 billion current account surplus in 2024, fueled by strong foreign investment returns, a weak yen, and an improving trade balance,...
Indonesia launches free health screenings for all citizens
Indonesia has launched a $183 million free health screening initiative, offering annual check-ups to all citizens to detect diseases early and reduce preventable deaths....
Satoshi Nakamoto’s bitcoin wealth now ranks among world’s richest
Research confirms 1.096 million BTC linked to Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, now valued over $108 billion, fueling speculation about his identity and the fate of...
Franklin Crypto Index ETF moves closer to SEC approval for trading
Franklin Templeton’s crypto ETF nears SEC approval, offering regulated exposure to bitcoin and ether, with secure custody through Coinbase and Bank of New York Mellon....