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German solar panel demand has been hit by dampened consumer and investor sentiment, as the ongoing cost of living crisis and high interest rates have hampered installations. ADVERTISEMENT The German residential solar panel sector is currently experiencing a significant decline, following waning customer demand, mainly because of soaring layoffs and a rising number of bankruptcies amongst solar panel installation and …

Elon Musk’s backing of Donald Trump – now President-elect – ahead of the US elections proved to be a triumphant decision for the billionaire whose companies include Tesla Inc, SpaceX and xAI. ADVERTISEMENT The huge rise in the value of technology stocks in 2024 has vastly increased the already unimaginable wealth of the world’s 500 richest people, according to the …

Bitcoin’s stunning gains this year have been attributed to optimism surrounding US regulatory developments. Analysts predict the cryptocurrency may have significantly more room for growth in 2025. ADVERTISEMENT Bitcoin experienced a 150% rally in 2024, positioning itself as one of the top market performers in the year. This can be attributed to three bullish factors – regulatory optimism, an improved …

From the average rental yield to property taxes, a recent report studied all the elements to find out where the best location is to invest in property in Europe. ADVERTISEMENT Property investment has never been so hot in Central and eastern European countries, where Lithuania and Hungary are offering the best return on investment for those who want to make …

Despite a downbeat earnings result in the third quarter, ASML may see an acceleration in its sales growth in 2025 due to the continuous recovery in the semiconductor sector. ADVERTISEMENT ASML experienced a turbulent year in 2024 due to slower-than-expected demand in the semiconductor industry and ongoing geopolitical tensions. At the time of writing, its share price remains flat year-to-date, …

Volocopter, a German air transport company, has filed for insolvency following several unsuccessful attempts to raise funds in an increasingly challenging international market. ADVERTISEMENT German urban air mobility (UAM) start-up, Volocopter GmbH, has announced that it has started the process of filing for insolvency, as it has been unable to secure the funds needed to continue normal operations.  The company …

Where should savvy investors turn in 2025 for the perfect blend of charm and strong rental yields? Europe’s top cities offer postcard-worthy streets, vibrant culture, and serious profit potential. From hidden gems to well-known hubs, these hotspots are worth a closer look. ADVERTISEMENT What makes a city the ultimate destination for real estate investors? Is it the allure of cobblestone …

French 10-year bond yields are climbing ever higher, showing a mounting concern for the country’s finances. But does the current pricing spell trouble for the country’s future debt servicing? ADVERTISEMENT According to the cost of servicing their debt, Cyprus, Spain and Croatia appear to be less risky investments in the bond market, than Europe’s second-biggest economy France. The Eurozone sovereign …

Cocoa and coffee saw some of the steepest price increases this year, exacerbated by falling supply and escalating global trade tensions. ADVERTISEMENT Coffee and cocoa are expected to be two commodities with some of the largest price hikes this year, after both products experiencing significant worldwide shortages.  Cocoa prices have jumped 167.89% year-to-date, whereas coffee prices have surged 68.42% this …

The cause of Sunday’s crash in which all 175 passengers and four of the six crew aboard the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 flight remains under investigation. ADVERTISEMENT The value of Boeing shares took another knock on Monday with a 4% fall at one stage following the crash on Sunday of a Boeing 737-800 in what was the worst air disaster …