Tag #Economy

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China Launches 11 Billion Euro Stimulus Plan Amid Economic Slowdown

In response to sluggish consumer spending, the Chinese government launched an 81 billion yuan (almost 11 billion euro) plan to exchange old for new appliances at discounted prices, alongside significant discounts on electric vehicles and other consumer goods, amid concerns about economic growth, hig...

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Global EV Sales Hit Record in 2024 Despite Regional Variations

Global electric vehicle sales reached a record 17.1 million units in 2024, a 25% increase; however, growth varied regionally, with China surging 40%, North America up 9%, and Europe down 3% due to policy changes.

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Zoox Aims for 2025 RoboTaxi Launch in Las Vegas

Amazon's Zoox plans to launch commercial robotaxi services in Las Vegas this year, expanding to San Francisco and other cities later, using a purpose-built vehicle without manual controls, despite challenges and setbacks in the autonomous vehicle industry.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Negative Treasury Returns: Unprecedented 10-Year Loss Amidst Higher Yields

Rising U.S. Treasury yields have resulted in the first negative 10-year rolling return (-0.5%) in 90 years, contrasting with positive returns for other asset classes, due to the Fed's rate hikes, anticipation of higher rates, and concerns about government spending; however, high yields present poten...

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Climate Change Fuels Wildfires, Exposes Global Policy Gaps

The Los Angeles wildfires, exacerbated by drought linked to climate change, highlight the global struggle to mitigate climate change effectively; while some countries, like those in the EU, have seen success with carbon pricing, others like Israel face challenges in meeting their emission reduction ...

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IMF Upgrades 2025 Global Growth Forecast Amid Widening Economic Divergences

The IMF slightly upgraded its 2025 global growth forecast to 3.3 percent, citing recent market developments and temporary trade policy uncertainty; however, growth divergences are widening, with the U.S. forecast at 2.7 percent, the Eurozone at 1 percent, China at 4.6 percent, and emerging markets a...

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Extreme Weather's Financial Toll on US Homeowners

Across the US, extreme weather events cause substantial financial losses; in 2023, insured losses reached nearly $80 billion due to 89 natural catastrophes, highlighting the need for preparedness measures like comprehensive insurance, emergency kits, and awareness of potential costs.

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Climate Action
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China's Export Surge Threatens Global Competitors

China's export surge in 2024, fueled by manufacturing overcapacity, creates a record trade surplus, threatening global competitors, particularly in Europe, while prompting China to seek new markets in the global South, potentially leading to increased investment in those regions.

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Trump's Tariff Threat to Upend US-Canada Oil Trade

President-elect Trump's threatened 25% tariff on Canadian oil imports jeopardizes the US refining industry, which relies heavily on Canadian heavy crude, especially in the Gulf Coast and Midwest, potentially causing significant economic consequences.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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IMF: Widening US-Europe Economic Gap, Global Uncertainty

The IMF predicts a 2.7% US GDP growth in 2025 versus 1% for the Eurozone, due to higher US government spending, stronger innovation, and structural issues in Europe, creating global economic uncertainty.

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GTM Strategy Optimization: Overcoming Cross-Functional Alignment Challenges and Leveraging Data for Growth

According to a Gartner report, less than 30% of organizations effectively align their sales and marketing teams, hindering the execution of their go-to-market (GTM) strategies. HUMAN Security's CMO, May Mitchell, and communications director, Masha Kyrlova, highlight the importance of cross-functiona...

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Small Business Earnings Plummet in Q4 2024 Amid Rising Costs

Biz2Credit's December 2024 Small Business Earnings Report shows average monthly earnings plummeted to $83,083, down from $150,917 in 2023, due to rising expenses outpacing revenue growth, particularly in the second half of the year, impacting 100,000 small businesses.

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