Tag #Economy

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EU Vows Proportionate Response to Potential US Tariffs

The EU will proportionately retaliate against any U.S. tariffs, as stated by its economy commissioner, highlighting the risk of global economic downturn if U.S.-EU trade relations deteriorate; in 2023, the EU exported over \$522 billion in goods to the U.S., exceeding imports.

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Trump's Return Threatens Canada's Economy

President Trump's return to the White House threatens Canada's $2.1 trillion economy with potential 25 percent tariffs on Canadian exports to the US, exacerbating existing domestic pressures such as slow growth, a housing crisis, and public discontent, creating a volatile political climate ahead of ...

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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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UK Government Intervention Limits Car Finance Mis-selling Payouts, Boosting Lender Shares

The UK Treasury is seeking to limit compensation payouts in a multi-billion pound car finance mis-selling case, causing shares in affected lenders to rise sharply, despite the potential for industry disruption.

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Netflix's Record Subscriber Growth Fuels Price Hikes and Stock Surge

Netflix added a record 18.9 million subscribers in Q4 2024, exceeding expectations due to live sports and "Squid Game," prompting price increases across various plans in the US, Canada, Portugal, and Argentina and resulting in a 13 percent stock surge.

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EU Diversifies Trade to Counter US Tariff Threats

The EU is rapidly forging new trade deals with Mexico, Malaysia, India, Mercosur, and Switzerland to counteract potential US tariffs, seeking to diversify export markets and mitigate economic risks.

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Stargate: $500 Billion AI Data Center Project Launched

OpenAI, Oracle, and Softbank announced a $500 billion, four-year initiative called Stargate to build AI data centers in Texas, led by Masayoshi Son, aiming to secure US AI leadership and create hundreds of thousands of jobs, with potential energy consumption concerns.

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Trump's $500 Billion AI Investment Sparks Market Volatility

President Trump announced a $500 billion AI infrastructure investment called "Stargate", involving OpenAI, Oracle, and Softbank, to bolster US leadership in AI development against China, prioritizing fossil fuels over renewable energy, causing mixed market reactions.

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Activist Investor Challenges Board of £1.4 Billion Herald Investment Trust

Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital is challenging the board of the £1.4 billion Herald Investment Trust, highlighting concerns about corporate governance and shareholder engagement in the UK investment trust sector; similar past events with Alliance Trust, Electra, and Foreign & Colonial demonstrate a re...

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Wall Street Activist Challenges Veteran Stock Picker in London Investment Trust Power Struggle

Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital is attempting to seize control of seven London-listed investment trusts, including Herald Investment Trust, led by Katie Potts, in a vote today that could reshape the industry.

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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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Europe's Unity and Self-Reliance in Response to Trump Presidency

At a Euronews event in Davos, European leaders discussed bolstering unity and competitiveness amidst President Trump's inauguration, emphasizing increased defense spending, digital investments, and deeper integration to counter potential US isolationism.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure