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Global markets saw turbulent sessions following Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday and early Tuesday, reacting sharply to comments about Trump’s tariff plans, with asset classes including stocks, currencies, commodities, and cryptocurrencies showing significant volatility. ADVERTISEMENT Global markets faced a rollercoaster of volatility as major asset classes swung sharply during Donald Trump’s first day in office. Investor sentiment was dominated by …

Rising tensions between key world players have led to increasing concerns of a global trade war, which would also hit Europe. Kevin O’Marah from community research platform Zero100 is speaking about the world’s most pressing global trade issues at the WEF at Davos. ADVERTISEMENT Geopolitical tensions across the globe have escalated in the last year, driven by ongoing conflicts in …

Several challenges, such as changing emissions laws, as well as cost pressures could continue to erode car manufacturers’ profit margins this year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. ADVERTISEMENT The European car industry could be poised for a challenging year, despite a surge in electric vehicle (EV) sales expected this year. Car companies are also likely to …

Riding the waves of the crypto markets, and leading up to his inauguration, the incoming US President Donald Trump last week unveiled his own cryptocurrency, which sold for billions of dollars. ADVERTISEMENT The world’s largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, hit a new all-time high on Monday morning, surpassing $109,900 (€106,485), while incoming US President Trump saw his own meme coin being sold …

Europe is braced for significant economic challenges under Trump’s presidency, including its car industry, energy supply, and the euro’s devaluation, alongside the potential for resurging inflation. ADVERTISEMENT The European Union has spent months preparing for Donald Trump’s presidency, and the day has finally arrived. The new president is likely to fulfil his campaign pledges as first actions in the first …

This president’s second term is set to reshape global economic policy, with trade tariffs, tax cuts, and a stronger dollar impacting inflation and interest rates. While the Fed may hold or tighten rates, the ECB is expected to cut further as eurozone growth remains weak. ADVERTISEMENT Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States …

Some of the world’s biggest companies are reducing their emissions at a faster-than-expected pace, in some cases the equivalent of what an entire country can produce in a year. But what does the effort yield to their investors? ADVERTISEMENT Managing the environmental impact of businesses across the world could bring trillions to the global economy in business opportunities, Sherry Madera, …

Ambassador Andreas Michaelis said in his confidential diplomatic report that the Trump agenda would rob the legislative branch, law enforcement and media of their independence. ADVERTISEMENT The German ambassador to Washington wrote in a report back to Berlin that he expects Donald Trump’s second presidency to largely undermine the system of democratic checks and balances in the United States, the …

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What new food trends, diets and cuisines will rise on social media and in the real world? How Important are in-person events, and what role will AI play in what We Eat? Food expert Francesca Della Penna peers into her crystal ball. ADVERTISEMENT Welcome to 2025, where the culinary world is cooking up excitement faster than a microwave on overdrive. …