Tag #Economy

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Trump Memo Orders Review of Unfair Foreign Trade Practices

President Trump's January 20 Memorandum on America First Trade Policy directs executive agencies to report by April 1 on actions to counter unfair foreign trade practices, focusing on using Anticompetitive Market Distortions analysis for effective remedies and potentially forming international coali...

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Sabadell to Return HQ to Catalonia Amid BBVA Takeover

Banco Sabadell plans to return its headquarters to Catalonia on October 25th, 2023, reversing a 2017 move to Alicante due to political instability, amidst a hostile takeover bid by BBVA and following similar moves by four other companies.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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RCEP: World's Largest Trade Agreement Faces Sustainability and Geopolitical Challenges

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), effective January 1, 2022, is the world's largest free trade agreement, encompassing 15 Asia-Pacific nations and impacting roughly one-third of global GDP and population, by reducing tariffs and non-tariff barriers.

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Australian Market Rises on Tech Boom, Mining Concerns

The Australian sharemarket closed higher on Wednesday, with tech stocks surging 2.4% due to a new US$500 billion AI investment, while mining stocks fell on concerns over potential US tariffs on Chinese imports; the Australian dollar slightly decreased to US62.62¢.

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Ten AI Applications Reshaping Small Business Success

This article details ten AI applications revolutionizing small business success, citing real-world examples like Green Accountant using GPT-4 for administration, Coffee Run boosting engagement with Jasper AI, and The Little Market using QuickBooks' AI for financial management.

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Netflix Q4 2024 Results: Record Subscriber Growth Fueled by Live Programming

Netflix added nearly 19 million subscribers in Q4 2024, exceeding expectations due to live programming such as a Jake Paul boxing match and NFL games; revenue reached \$10.2 billion, up 16% year-over-year, and the company announced price increases in several markets.

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Reduced Inequality
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CMS Drug Price Controls Under IRA Threaten Pharmaceutical Innovation

CMS announced price negotiations for 15 drugs under the IRA, imposing penalties up to 95% of U.S. sales for non-compliance; this discourages R&D, potentially resulting in fewer new drugs and harming patients, with studies projecting a loss of 135 new drugs and $663 billion in R&D spending by 2039.

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Good Health and Well-being
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European Auto Industry Faces 2024 Challenges Amidst EV Transition

The European automotive industry anticipates a difficult 2024 despite rising EV sales, facing challenges from reduced government subsidies, stringent CO2 emission targets, and increased tariffs on Chinese EV imports, impacting profitability and R&D investment.

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Climate Action
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BOJ Poised for Rate Hike Amid Inflation and Yen Weakness

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% this week to 0.5%, the highest since 2008, driven by sustained inflation, yen weakness, and a shift in the BOJ's public statements. Eighteen of nineteen economists polled by CNBC predict the hike, despite risks from weak hou...

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Sabadell's Return to Catalonia: Political Stakes High Amidst BBVA Takeover

Banco Sabadell, headquartered in Alicante since 2017, is considering returning to Catalonia, a move with significant political implications amid BBVA's takeover attempt and Spain's ongoing recovery from the 2017 independence crisis.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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RCEP: Lowering Trade Costs Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), effective January 1, 2022, is the world's largest free trade agreement, comprising 15 Asia-Pacific nations, significantly lowering trade costs by eliminating tariffs on over 90% of goods and reducing non-tariff barriers, despite criticisms of i...

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Smithfield Foods Targets $10.73 Billion Valuation in Landmark IPO

Smithfield Foods, the largest U.S. pork processor, is targeting a $10.73 billion valuation in its New York IPO, its largest since 2021, raising up to $939.6 million by offering 17.4 million shares priced between $23 and $27; the company plans to reduce pig production by 21% in 2024 compared to this ...

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