Tag #Economy

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UK Seizes "£5.2 Billion in Bitcoin, Offering Budget Relief

The UK government seized "£5.2 billion worth of Bitcoin from criminals, potentially offsetting budget cuts; this followed a money-laundering probe into a Chinese fraud.

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Musk's DOGE Denied West Wing Office; $2 Trillion Budget Cut Target

Elon Musk's Department Of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will be based outside the West Wing, focusing on a $2 trillion US budget reduction, despite his initial request for a West Wing office. This decision was made by White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles due to concerns regarding Musk's collaborati...

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China's NEV Charging Network Fuels Record Spring Festival Travel

During China's 2025 Spring Festival, the expansion of NEV charging infrastructure, including supercharging stations and mobile charging options, is supporting the 9 billion expected inter-regional trips, driven by the 31.4 million NEVs registered in China by the end of 2024, a 51.49% increase from 2...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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China's New Energy Storage Capacity Surges 130% in 2024

China's new energy storage installed capacity reached 73.76 million kilowatts by the end of 2024, a 130 percent increase from 2023, driven by renewable energy growth and supported by government investment exceeding 200 billion yuan since 2021.

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France's 2025 Demographic Turning Point: Declining Births and an Aging Population

France faces a potential demographic crisis in 2025, with deaths possibly exceeding births for the first time since WWII due to declining birth rates and an aging population, necessitating significant adaptations to its pension system and labor market.

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Trump's Cryptocurrency Reaches \$6 Billion Market Cap

Donald Trump launched his namesake cryptocurrency, "Trump Meme," on Friday, reaching a \$6 billion market cap within hours, despite its purely speculative nature, fueled by Trump's endorsement and past use of CIC Digital LLC, raising questions about future market stability and regulatory implication...

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Ukrainian Refugee Secures £80,000 Investment on Dragons' Den

Yana Smaglo, a 30-year-old Ukrainian refugee living in Huddersfield, UK, secured an £80,000 investment on Dragons' Den for her fashion import business, Nenya, which sources high-quality clothing from Ukraine, showcasing the resilience of Ukrainian entrepreneurs and the potential for refugee-led busi...

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Faure's Proposal to Convert Pension Reserve Fund into Sovereign Wealth Fund Criticized

French Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure's proposal to use the underfunded Pension Reserve Fund (€20 billion instead of projected €140 billion) to pause pension reforms is criticized as financially irresponsible; instead, the proposal suggests converting it into a sovereign wealth fund to manage ...

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Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Canadian, Mexican Goods

President Trump announced potential 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods starting February 1st, prompting concerns about economic disruption across North America due to integrated supply chains; investigations into various trade issues are also underway, with reports due by April 1st.

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South Korea Faces Economic Slowdown Amidst Political Crisis

South Korea's political crisis, marked by the president's arrest and martial law proclamation, coincides with a slowing economy, declining growth projections (1.8% for 2025), and challenges to its export-driven model, particularly in the face of Chinese competition.

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Armed Conflicts and Economic Tensions Top Global Business Risks, WEF Report Finds

A World Economic Forum report reveals that armed conflicts and economic tensions are business' top concerns, with nearly 25% of 11,000 surveyed leaders ranking conflict as the biggest risk for the next two years, up from fifth place in 2024, due to a complex geopolitical environment and increased pr...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Big Tech's Knowledge Monopolization and Brazil's Digital Sovereignty Struggle

Economics professor Cecilia Rikap details how Amazon, Microsoft, and Google control 70% of the global cloud market, centralizing AI development and knowledge creation, and how Brazil is attempting to resist this dominance by creating a sovereign digital ecosystem, facing strong counter-pressure from...

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