Tag #Political Uncertainty

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Misleading Fentanyl Data Used to Justify US Tariffs Against Canada

The Trump administration is using misleading data on fentanyl seizures to justify tariffs against Canada; an investigation revealed that the data doesn't specify the origin of the drugs, with some seizures originating from Mexico, not Canada.

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German Election: AfD Surge Creates Uncertainty, SPD Faces Leadership Change

Germany's recent federal election saw the AfD nearly double its vote share to 20.4 percent, becoming the second-largest party, while the ruling coalition's support plummeted to under 34 percent, prompting discussions of a leadership change within the SPD and creating uncertainty regarding coalition ...

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Long-Term Investing: Ignoring Political Uncertainty

This article argues against making investment decisions based on unpredictable political events, emphasizing the importance of long-term strategies and highlighting the S&P 500's 14.53 percent annual return (including dividends) between 2020 and 2024 despite significant market downturns.

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Wall Street's Optimism Masks Significant Economic Risks

Wall Street's bullish optimism, fueled by AI, perceived inflation control, and Trump's influence, overshadows risks from unsustainable debt, actual inflation rates, and political uncertainty.

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Germany Cuts 2025 Growth Forecast to 0.3%, Cites US Uncertainty and Domestic Challenges

Germany's government slashed its 2025 growth forecast to 0.3%, citing uncertainty from US policies and domestic issues, alongside a projected 120,000 unemployment increase, despite a skilled labor shortage, and increased competition from China.

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Germany's Stagnant Economy: Exports, Investment, and Uncertainty

Germany's economy stagnated in 2024, with GDP only 0.3 percent higher than pre-pandemic levels due to decreased exports (-0.8 percent), weak consumer spending (0.3 percent increase), and subdued business investment (-6.5 percent) amid high energy prices and global uncertainty.

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Germany Faces Business Exodus, Needs Urgent Policy Shift

Commerzbank's chief economist, Jörg Krämer, urges Germany's next government to swiftly implement policy changes, including deregulation and infrastructure investment, to curb business relocation and boost economic growth, forecasting only 0.2 percent growth for 2024 due to worsening conditions since...

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U.S. Stocks Plunge on Weak Data and Policy Fears

U.S. stocks plummeted on Friday, January 26, 2024, due to weak economic data, including a drop in consumer sentiment and existing home sales, and fears over potential policy changes from the Trump administration. The Dow fell 748 points (1.7%), S&P 500 1.7%, and Nasdaq over 2%.

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Germany's Economic Lag and the Upcoming Elections

Germany's economy lags behind the US, with a 4.7% GDP growth compared to the US's 12.4% post-pandemic, reflecting structural issues and lower investment in intellectual property; upcoming elections may offer solutions through fiscal stimulus or tax cuts.

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Trump Administration's Freeze on Federal Grants Temporarily Blocked

The Trump administration attempted to freeze federal grants and loan programs, creating uncertainty for businesses, but a judge temporarily blocked the freeze for existing awards; the long-term impact on tens of billions in funding and millions of jobs remains unclear.

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German Economy Contracts for Second Consecutive Year

Germany's economy shrank by 0.2 percent in 2024, following a 0.3 percent decline in 2023, due to weak consumer spending, a struggling construction sector, decreased exports to China, and political uncertainty stemming from recent elections.

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Biden's Offshore Drilling Ban: Uncertainty for Oil and Gas Industry

President Biden banned new offshore drilling on 625 million acres of federal waters, impacting domestic energy production and creating uncertainty for the oil and gas industry, potentially reversible under future administrations.

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