Month: February 2025

U.S. Plans to Boost Natural Gas Exports to Asia Under Trump Initiative

The Trump administration has unveiled a plan to boost U.S. natural gas exports to Asia, aiming to reshape the region’s energy supplies and strengthen economic

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Trump Administration Announces IRS Layoffs Affecting 6,700 Employees

The Trump administration has announced plans to lay off 6,700 employees at the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on February 20, 2025. The downsizing is

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Alibaba Stock Jumps After Strong Earnings Report

Alibaba Group’s stock surged in Hong Kong on February 21, 2025, following the release of a strong earnings report that exceeded market expectations. The Chinese

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Bitcoin Stays Flat as Investors Await Economic Clarity

Bitcoin traded within a narrow range this week as investors awaited clarity on U.S. tariffs and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions. The cryptocurrency inched

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 PBOC Keeps Loan Prime Rate (LPR) Unchanged in February 2025

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) announced on February 20, 2025, that it would maintain the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) at current levels. The one-year

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Global Markets React to Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Shifts

On February 20, 2025, global financial markets experienced significant turbulence as investors reacted to geopolitical tensions and economic indicators. While the U.S. stock market continued

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Japanese Companies Fear Trump’s Policies: Reuters Survey Shows 90% Negative Outlook

A Reuters survey conducted in February 2025 has found that nearly 90% of Japanese companies view former U.S. President Donald Trump as bad for business.

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Ford Cuts Manager Stock Bonuses in Bid to Reduce Costs and Enhance Performance

Ford Motor Company has implemented a significant reduction in manager stock bonuses as part of its efforts to reduce costs and enhance overall performance. The

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Chinese Companies Ramp Up M&A Activity Ahead of Potential Trump Tariffs

Chinese companies are ramping up merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in anticipation of potential tariffs under a second Trump administration. Analysts predict a surge in

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U.S. Stocks Hit Record Highs as Global Markets React to Inflation and Trade Concerns

U.S. stock markets reached new highs on February 19, 2025, while global markets showed mixed reactions to inflation data and trade concerns. The S&P 500

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