Tag #Economy

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China Prioritizes Yellow River Basin Development in 2025 Plans

Xi Jinping presided over a Politburo meeting reviewing work reports from key Chinese state institutions and approving their 2025 plans, prioritizing ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River basin, emphasizing actions to improve water conservation, soil retention, and we...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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US Economic Dominance: Robust Growth Amidst Rising Debt and Trade Deficit

In 2024, the US economy, representing 26% of global GDP, showed 3.1% growth, exceeding the Eurozone's 0.8% and marked by low unemployment (4.1%) but high trade deficit ($84.4 billion in September) and rising national debt, prompting concerns in Europe about US economic dominance and potential trade ...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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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 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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No Poverty
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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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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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Billionaire Wealth Surges to $15 Trillion, Exceeding Eurozone GDP

In 2024, the wealth of billionaires globally reached $15 trillion, equivalent to the eurozone's GDP, increasing by $2 trillion—three times faster than the previous year—while global poverty remained largely unchanged since 1990, prompting Oxfam to call for wealth taxes and regulatory changes.

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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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Trump's Policies Create Uncertainty for the Federal Reserve

President-elect Trump's potential policies, including mass deportations and tariffs, pose a significant challenge to the Federal Reserve's ability to accurately forecast economic indicators and set appropriate monetary policy due to heightened uncertainty, forcing the Fed to choose between immediate...

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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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£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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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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