Tag #Economy

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Trump's Inaugural Address: National Emergency, Tariffs, and Policy Reversals

In his inaugural address, President Donald Trump announced a "national energy emergency," the revocation of electric vehicle mandates, the imposition of tariffs on foreign countries, and a return to a two-gender policy, all while criticizing the Biden administration's handling of domestic and foreig...

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BMW Group Spain Sets Sales Records in 2024

In 2024, BMW Group Spain achieved record sales, with BMW brand sales up 29.4% to 45,184 units, exceeding market growth fourfold, while Mini sales decreased by 10.1% due to model range renewal, and BMW Motorrad sales increased by 3.6% to 13,143 units.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Freetrade Acquisition Underscores Fintech Market Correction

The 160 million GBP acquisition of the UK-based fintech company Freetrade by IG Group reflects the post-ZIRP market correction in fintech, where incremental innovation yields lower exit valuations compared to previous years, as exemplified by the stark difference between Freetrade's 5.8x revenue mul...

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\$1 Trillion in Wealth at Trump's Inauguration Highlights Tech Elite's Influence

President Donald Trump's inauguration saw the gathering of over \$1 trillion in wealth from attendees including Elon Musk (\$433.9bn), Jeff Bezos (\$239.4bn), and Mark Zuckerberg (\$211.8bn), highlighting the significant influence of Silicon Valley's elite in US politics.

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Trump's Tariffs: Canada's Response and Potential Economic Adaptation

Facing President Trump's threatened tariffs, Canada has responded with denial, accommodation, education, and retaliation, preparing for potential economic adaptation if free trade ends; this could reverse decades of economic integration.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Spanish-Valencian Government Rift Jeopardizes Flood Reconstruction Funds

Following devastating floods in Valencia, Spain, the regional government expressed surprise at the central government's EU funding application, revealing a complete lack of communication that jeopardizes the 4.404 billion euro reconstruction effort. This highlights the urgent need for inter-governme...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Bitcoin Hits Record High Amidst Trump's Crypto-Friendly Policies

Bitcoin hit a record high of over $109,900 on Monday as President-elect Trump's meme coin, $Trump, generated over $10 billion in two days, reflecting market optimism towards his pro-cryptocurrency policies.

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Argentina Records Record US$18.899 Billion Trade Surplus in 2024

Argentina registered a record US$18.899 billion trade surplus in 2024, exceeding the previous record of US$16.885,8 billion in 2009; this was driven by a 19.4% increase in exports, mainly agricultural products, and a 17.5% decrease in imports due to the economic recession.

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Trump's Tariff Delay Offers Temporary Relief to Canadian Energy Sector

President Trump's delayed tariff decision on Canadian energy imports provides temporary relief, but his focus on U.S. energy independence creates uncertainty for Canada, which supplied a record 60 percent of U.S. crude imports (4.3 million barrels daily) in 2023.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Trump Declares "Energy Emergency", Reverses Climate Policies

On his inauguration, President Trump declared a U.S. "energy emergency", focusing on boosting domestic oil and gas production by reversing Biden-era environmental regulations, withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, and aiming to regain control of the Panama Canal.

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Climate Action
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£1 Billion NIC Increase Threatens UK Hospitality Jobs

The UK hospitality industry will face an extra £1 billion in employer national insurance contributions from April, affecting 774,000 workers and threatening jobs due to rising costs, prompting calls for government intervention.

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Work-Life Balance Surpasses Salary as Top Employee Priority in Global Survey

A Randstad survey of 26,000 employees across 35 countries reveals work-life balance as the top job motivator, surpassing salary for the first time, highlighting the pandemic's lasting impact on workplace expectations and the increasing demand for flexible working.

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