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Canada Puts Tariffs on $107 Billion of US Products

The Canadian government announced the sweeping of a broad package of counter-tariff measures against US goods after President of the United States Donald Trump said on Tuesday, March 4, that Washington would go ahead in the framework of imposing levies against Ottawa and Mexico City.

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European Inflation Cools

Inflation in the eurozone has shown a decline, which has led to an argument for increased confidence that this indicator is approaching the European Central Bank’s target of 2%.

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Xi Jinping Reportedly Prepares to Unveil China Stimulus Plan

The head of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, is gradually approaching one of the main political huddles of the current year against a favorable background based on the gradual improvement of the situation in the economic system of the Asian country.

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US Goods Trade Deficit Demonstrates Growth

The United States trade deficit in goods showed a sharp increase in January, which is most likely the result of businesses increasing import volumes ahead of tariffs on corresponding shipments that potentially could form such a situation in which trade will become a drag on economic growth in the US in the first quarter of […]

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Fed’s Favorite Core Inflation Measure Hits 2.6%

In January, inflation in the United States showed moderate easing amid increasing concerns about US President Donald Trump’s plans for tariffs on imported goods in the context of the impact of appropriate measures to tighten Washington’s trade policy on the situation in the country’s economic system.

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Thoma Bravo Launches $1.8 Billion Fund

Thoma Bravo has closed a 1.8 billion euro ($1.89 billion) foundation dedicated to European software deals.

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Canadian Banks Reportedly to Build Reserves to Cushion Tariff Uncertainty

Currently, analysts expect Canada’s six largest banks to build more credit loss provisions, as these financial institutions are nowadays bracing for uncertainty related to the tariff threat from the United States, which could impact earnings in the first quarter of 2025 and beyond.

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Prosus Plans to Buy Just Eat Takeaway

Just Eat Takeaway.com, a European giant in the area of food delivery, is poised to be acquired by Prosus, a Dutch technology investor.

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Highly Fragile Countries Depend on Remittances the Most

Recent data suggests a strong correlation between economic vulnerability and dependence on financial support from citizens living abroad received via remittances.

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Trump Considers Tariff Retaliation Against Digital Taxes

U.S. President Donald Trump has directed the national Trade Representative to reinstate investigations into digital services taxes imposed on American technology companies by various countries.

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China’s Tech Stocks Demonstrate Growth

Shares of Chinese technology companies listed in Hong Kong on Friday, February 21, showed their best weekly winning streak since 2020, as earnings surpassing preliminary expectations and optimism about the artificial intelligence sector gained global investors who made financial injections into the relevant area.

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SuperSwiss.com Sets a New Standard in Finance

Genève – SuperSwiss.com operates within the financial sector. It is setting a new standard in finance by elevating what users expect from a financial platform. With a focus on simplicity, security, and efficiency, the platform simplifies financial processes, ensuring that individuals and businesses can manage their finances with ease. Clear navigation, transparent policies, and responsive […]

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Alibaba Demonstrates Growth

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has published information about its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2024, according to which the revenue of this Chinese Internet pioneer for the mentioned period demonstrated growth at an upward dynamic pace, which is the fastest in more than a year, and this is another signal in favor of the […]

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Japan’s GDP Beats Forecasts

The Japanese economy in the fourth quarter of 2024 demonstrated such growth rates that exceeded preliminary expectations regarding the degree of intensity of the upward dynamic of this indicator.

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Xi Jinping Urges Entrepreneurs to Show Their Talents

On Monday, February 17, President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping delivered a speech at a rare closed-door symposium with the participation of entrepreneurs, urging them to show their talents in a new era for business in the Asian country.

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Bank of England Governor Warns Economy Static

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned that the United Kingdom’s economic system is still static.

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