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.
Bundesbank President Says US Tariffs to Hit Germany Particularly Hard
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said Germany would be particularly hard hit by protectionism and trade tariffs from the United States, worsening the already bleak prospects for Europe’s largest economic system.
Figure AI Reportedly in Talks for New Funding
The media, citing informed sources, published information according to which the robotics startup Figure AI is currently negotiating to raise financing for $1.5 billion which will increase the valuation of this brand to $39.5 billion.
Meta Plans Investments Into AI-Driven Humanoid Robots
Meta Platforms is establishing a new division within its Reality Labs unit to develop artificial intelligence-powered humanoid robots that are expected to be capable of helping humans perform physical tasks.
Chip Designer Arm Reportedly Plans to Become Chip Manufacturer
The media published information according to which Arm, specializing in the development of chips, plans to become a manufacturer of microcircuits as part of its own transformation, which means broader prospects, including in the context of financial performance.
US Retail Sales Demonstrate Decline
In the United States, retail sales showed a decline in January, which turned out to be the largest in almost two years.
Donald Trump to Impose Reciprocal Tariffs as Soon as April
President of the United States Donald Trump has ordered his administration to consider imposing reciprocal tariffs on Washington’s numerous trading partners.
UK Escapes Recession Threat
At the end of 2024, unexpected growth was recorded in the economic system of the United Kingdom, which is because the increase in public spending provided the Labour government with a kind of reprieve after negative indicators.
Hong Kong to Ease IPO Rules for Mainland Chinese Companies
Hong Kong’s financial regulators have pledged to ease the listing requirements for companies based in mainland China, noting that these firms view the city’s stock market as a source of funding to support their ambitions to operate globally.
Stripe Reportedly Plots $85 Billion Employee Share Sale
The media published information according to which Stripe is currently in talks about selling stocks of employees at an $85 billion valuation.
DoorDash Says Digital Experiences Drive More Orders of Retail Goods
DoorDash announced an increase in the number of consumers who order from not only its initial offering-restaurants but also in new verticals that include a growing variety of retailers.
Donald Trump Readies Reciprocal Tariffs
On Wednesday, February 12, the trade advisors of the President of the United States, Donald Trump, were finalizing plans for the reciprocal tariffs.
Donald Trump Calls for Lower Interest Rates
President of the United States Donald Trump switched his position on the Federal Reserve System again, posting a message on social media on Wednesday, February 12, that interest rates need to come down.
CVS Health Reports Earnings
On Wednesday, February 12, CVS Health published information about its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2024, which exceeded preliminary expectations, although this company still continues to face problems in its insurance business, seeing higher medical costs.
US Consumer Prices Demonstrate Growth
In the United States, inflation showed an increase in January, which exceeded preliminary expectations regarding the dynamic of this indicator.
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