Month: February 2025

Singapore and Malaysia Report Strong GDP Growth as Asia-Pacific Markets Rise

Asia-Pacific markets mostly climbed on Friday, supported by strong GDP growth in Singapore and Malaysia and President Donald Trump’s decision to delay reciprocal tariffs. Singapore’s

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India Eyes U.S. Defense and Energy Deals as Modi and Trump Agree to Trade Talks

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed significant increases in defense and energy purchases from the United States during his meeting with President Donald Trump

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Nissan and Honda Shift Focus to Collaboration After Merger Talks Fail

Nissan and Honda have decided to shift their focus to collaboration in key areas such as electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous driving after merger talks

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Barclays Q4 2024 Earnings Surpass Expectations on Investment Banking Strength

Barclays has announced impressive Q4 2024 earnings, exceeding market expectations on the back of strong performance in its investment banking division. The British bank reported

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Apple Teams Up with Alibaba to Introduce AI-Powered Features to iPhones in China

Apple has announced a strategic partnership with Alibaba to integrate the Chinese tech giant’s AI technology into iPhones sold in China. The collaboration, confirmed by

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Trade Tensions Create Headwinds for U.S. Manufacturers

U.S. manufacturers are facing mounting challenges as trade tensions escalate, disrupting global supply chains and increasing costs. Industries such as automotive, electronics, and machinery are

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Inflation Shock Drives Dollar to One-Week High, Rattles Global Markets

Global markets are reacting to a mix of economic data and geopolitical developments, with U.S. inflation figures taking center stage. Higher-than-expected inflation has raised concerns

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DeepSeek AI: The Game-Changer for Chinese Businesses

Chinese businesses are embracing DeepSeek AI at an unprecedented scale, leveraging its advanced capabilities to revolutionize industries. From predictive analytics to automated decision-making, DeepSeek AI

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US-EU Trade Tensions Escalate as EU Plans Retaliation Over Steel Tariffs

Trade tensions between the United States and the European Union (EU) are escalating as the EU prepares retaliatory measures in response to US tariffs on

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Changing Consumer Trends Fuel Gucci’s Sales Slump, Kering Scrambles for Solutions

Gucci, the flagship brand of luxury conglomerate Kering, is facing a persistent sales slump as changing consumer trends and economic uncertainties take a toll on

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