Transatlantic Trade War Threatens $9.5 Trillion U.S.-EU Economy
The U.S.-EU trade conflict is endangering a $9.5 trillion economic relationship, warns the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU (AmCham EU). Despite record-breaking trade in goods and services, surpassing $2 trillion in...
AstraZeneca Acquires EsoBiotec for $1B to Boost Cell Therapy Innovations
09:52 AM|
Technology
Business
AstraZeneca (NASDAQ:AZN) has announced plans to acquire biotechnology company EsoBiotec for up to $1 billion, aiming to advance its cell therapy capabilities, particularly for cancer and autoimmune treatments. The deal...
Copper Prices Surge to Five-Month High Amid China’s Stimulus Push
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Economy
Copper prices are climbing, reaching a five-month high as China ramps up economic stimulus efforts to boost consumption. Over the weekend, the Chinese government unveiled a strategic plan aimed at increasing demand,...
Forever 21 Files for Bankruptcy Again, Faces Possible Liquidation
09:52 AM|
Business
Fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. for the second time in six years, citing declining mall traffic and intense competition from e-commerce. The filing, made in Delaware, lists...
Taiwan’s Central Bank to Hold Rates Steady Amid Inflation and Trade Concerns
09:51 AM|
Economy
Central Banks
Taiwans central bank is expected to keep its policy interest rate unchanged at 2% this week and maintain stability through early 2026, according to a Reuters poll of 33 economists. The decision comes as policymakers...
Asia’s SAF Supply Boom to Outpace Demand, Pushing Exports and Prices Down
09:51 AM|
Economy
Asias sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply is set to exceed regional demand in 2024 and 2025, with new production capacity driving exports and potentially lowering prices, according to industry experts. While this...
Gold Steadies Near Record High as Safe Haven Demand Grows
09:51 AM|
Economy
Gold prices remained firm on Monday after hitting a historic high last week, driven by geopolitical tensions, trade war concerns, and expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts. Spot gold edged up 0.1% to $2,986.53 per...
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What are the chances an asteroid will impact Earth in 2032?
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Insights & Views
Science
For a few days in mid-February, headlines around the world buzzed about the potential for an asteroid to hit the Earth in 2032 specifically, asteroid 2024 YR4. The chance of this impact rose to a high of 3.1 per cent on...
Oscars 2025: who will likely win, who should win, and who barely deserves to be there
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Weve probably all had a moment when we stopped taking the Oscars too seriously. For me, it was when Denzel Washington won best actor for Training Day (2001), a crime film in which he displays virtually none of his acting...
A robot nearly headbutted a festival spectator in China – here are four urgent steps to make the tech safer
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16:41 PM|
Insights & Views
Technology
Law
Humanoid robots are supposed to be our loyal assistants, but we saw another side to them the other day. Chinese robot manufacturer Unitree was demonstrating its latest H1 robots at a lantern festival in the city of...
Colombia wants to ban Pablo Escobar and other narco-themed merchandise – here’s why
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Life
Law
Business
When you think of Colombia, what images come to mind? For some, it may be coffee or perhaps the countrys diverse landscapes and cultures. For many others, it will be cartels, crime and cocaine. Colombias history as a drug...
Is a united European voice possible in the age of Trump, Putin and far-right politics? Germany’s new leader intends to find out
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Insights & Views
Politics
Who do I call if I want to speak to Europe? The question was famously attributed to former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and refers to the historical inability of the political entity of Europe to coordinate on a...
Managers can help their Gen Z employees unlock the power of meaningful work − here’s how
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Life
Business
Finding fulfilling and motivating work is a challenge for many people, but it can be especially difficult for those just starting their careers. And as Generation Z professionals those born between 1997 and 2012 ...