France’s 2026 public deficit to exceed forecast but stay below 5%
France revises its 2026 public deficit estimate, exceeding earlier forecasts but staying under 5%. The adjustment comes amid efforts to stabilize finances and meet EU...
Month : February 2025
UK growth forecast slashed as Bank of England lowers rates
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.5% amid weak UK growth, signaling further reductions ahead as inflation slows and economic uncertainty persists....
EU holds Temu and Shein accountable for unsafe e-commerce imports
The EU will hold Temu and Shein liable for unsafe product sales as part of a crackdown on low-cost e-commerce imports, aiming to protect consumers...
Nvidia shares rise as Alphabet boosts AI investments for 2025
Nvidia stock climbed 4% as Alphabet’s $75B capex plan reassured investors that AI spending remains strong despite concerns over China’s DeepSeek AI model....
Eleven killed in mass shooting at adult education center in Sweden
Eleven people were killed in a mass shooting at Campus Risbergska in Örebro, Sweden. The suspected gunman is among the dead as police investigate the...
European Union agrees to bolster defense capabilities further
EU leaders commit to boosting defense spending, focusing on air and missile defense, military mobility, and procurement to strengthen Europe's security and strategic autonomy....
Poland loses EU court case over judicial reform penalties
The EU's General Court ruled against Poland, upholding €320 million in fines over judicial reforms. Poland’s challenge was dismissed, maintaining the financial penalties....
US-EU trade tensions rise as Trump hints at fresh tariffs soon
Trump warns tariffs on the EU and UK are imminent, citing trade imbalances, but signals Britain may negotiate a deal to avoid levies. EU vows...
Beijing strikes back as U.S. imposes 10% tariffs on Chinese imports
China imposes new tariffs on U.S. goods, launches an antitrust probe into Google, and files a WTO complaint, escalating trade tensions after Trump’s latest tariff...
U.S. stocks fall as Trump announces tariffs on key trade partners
U.S. stocks dropped Monday after Trump announced tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada, but pared losses after he delayed Mexico tariffs for one month following...