In a recent television interview, Chancellor Olaf Scholz reiterated Germany’s coalition government’s commitment to its social agenda despite economic challenges. He emphasized the importance of defending and further developing the welfare state while addressing other pressing issues, such as military aid to Ukraine. The three-way coalition in Germany, comprising the Social Democrats (SPD), pro-business liberals
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Germany’s Economy Minister Robert Habeck visited China and emphasized that the European Union is willing to engage in discussions regarding EU tariffs on Chinese exports. He conveyed that the message of open dialogue was well received by his Chinese counterparts, highlighting the importance of maintaining open markets while ensuring a level playing field for all
Germany’s Economy Minister, Robert Habeck, recently visited China to discuss the proposed European Union tariffs on Chinese goods. Contrary to popular belief, Habeck emphasized that these tariffs are not a form of punishment. This visit marks the first by a senior European official since the EU suggested imposing significant duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs)
Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek recently engaged with investors at a Deutsche Bank-organised meeting in London, where Turkey was highlighted as a positive standout among emerging markets. Participants noted that Simsek discussed the progress made in the Turkish economy over the past year, as well as potential future steps to be taken. Investors present at
The recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on the tax imposed on Americans who have investments in certain foreign corporations has raised significant discussions and debates among lawmakers and legal experts. The case involved a retired couple from Redmond, Washington, Charles and Kathleen Moore, challenging the tax on foreign company earnings that have not
Amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, European Union countries have agreed upon a 14th package of sanctions against Russia. This latest set of sanctions includes restrictions on Russian gas, a significant move in response to Russia’s aggression in the region. The newly imposed sanctions include a ban on re-exports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG)
Tropical Storm Alberto, the first named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, has made its presence known over the western Gulf of Mexico. This storm, as reported by the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC), is already causing coastal flooding along the southern U.S. coast, posing a potential threat to the affected regions. The NHC
The European Commission has recently taken action against several EU countries, including France, for running excessive budget deficits. This move comes as a response to the economic challenges faced by these nations, which have been compounded by the COVID pandemic and the energy price crisis resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The countries
The latest report on U.S. factory production in May showed a surprising increase, rebounding from declines in the previous two months. The Federal Reserve reported a 0.9% jump in manufacturing output, surpassing economists’ expectations. However, despite this positive development, the outlook for sustained momentum in the sector remains uncertain. Higher interest rates and softening demand
The Australian dollar remained steady after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to keep rates at 4.35%, as expected. The central bank warned against inflation risks and traders adjusted their expectations accordingly. Despite the lack of surprises in the RBA decision, the Aussie dollar held firm at $0.6612. Market sentiment was further buoyed by
China has recently opened an anti-dumping investigation into imported pork and its by-products from the European Union. This investigation, announced by China’s commerce ministry, is mainly targeted at countries like Spain, the Netherlands, and Denmark, in response to curbs on its electric vehicle exports. The focus of the probe will be on pork intended for
The recent surge in French bond yields due to the upcoming election has sparked discussions regarding potential ECB interventions. Despite the market turbulence, ECB policymakers have not expressed plans to initiate emergency purchases of French bonds. According to five ECB sources who chose to remain anonymous, there has been no deliberation on activating an emergency
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