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Can Europe's NATO Members Defend Themselves as Russia, China Threats Loom? (12.11.2024)

For decades, European nations curbed defense spending to fund other priorities, leaving them overwhelmingly reliant on the US. Now, with war raging on NATO's doorstep and Donald Trump returning to the White House, that looks like a big mistake.

Can Europe's NATO Members Defend Themselves as Russia, China Threats Loom? (12.11.2024)

Einzelhandel in Österreich und in Euro-Zone im Mai geschrumpft (07.07.2025)

Fossil Fuels Set to Fill Europe’s Power Gap as Wind Plunges (07.07.2025)

Europe’s fleet of coal and gas plants could come to the rescue as wind power generation is set to slump this summer, driving up both electricity prices and emissions.

Fossil Fuels Set to Fill Europe’s Power Gap as Wind Plunges (07.07.2025)

Banks Plough Billions Into Coal ‘as if Glasgow Never Happened’ (08.07.2025)

Global banks channeled more than $385 billion to the coal power industry over the past three years, with annual flows increasing last year from 2023, according to analysis by a group of nonprofits.

Global banks channeled more than $385 billion to the coal power industry over the past three years, with annual flows increasing last year from 2023. Katrin Ganswindt, financial research director at Urgewald, said "It's as if Glasgow never happened" in reference to the COP26 climate summit pledges to phase down coal. According to Urgewald, Chinese banks are the top providers of coal-related financing, allocating almost $250 billion to the industry between 2022 and 2024.

Banks Plough Billions Into Coal ‘as if Glasgow Never Happened’ (08.07.2025)

Will Trade War Make South India the Next Manufacturing Hub? (08.07.2025)

States like Tamil Nadu are dangling tax breaks and fast-tracking infrastructure, helping the country shake off its reputation as a difficult place to do business.

Will Trade War Make South India the Next Manufacturing Hub? (08.07.2025)

Defizit: EU-Verfahren gegen Österreich eingeleitet (08.07.2025)

Der Rat der für Wirtschaft und Finanzen zuständigen EU-Ministerinnen und -Minister hat am Dienstag grünes Licht für die Einleitung eines Defizitverfahrens gegen Österreich gegeben. Finanzminister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) betonte, die Regierung habe wichtige Maßnahmen für die Budgetkonsolidierung bereits auf den Weg gebracht.

Defizit: EU-Verfahren gegen Österreich eingeleitet (08.07.2025)

Fed Study Finds 9% Chance of Rates Hitting Zero in Medium Term (07.07.2025)

The Federal Reserve can’t assume its benchmark lending rate won’t return to zero at some point in the future, according to researchers from the Federal Reserve Banks of New York and San Francisco, who included New York Fed President John Williams.

Fed Study Finds 9% Chance of Rates Hitting Zero in Medium Term (07.07.2025)

Wirtschaft: Zahl der Firmeninsolvenzen gestiegen (08.07.2025)

Die Zahl der Firmeninsolvenzen in Salzburg ist im ersten Halbjahr um rund 16 Prozent gestiegen. Das zeigt die aktuelle Statistik des Alpenländischen Kreditorenverbands (AKV). Besonders betroffen waren Unternehmen, die im Handel tätig sind.

Wirtschaft: Zahl der Firmeninsolvenzen gestiegen (08.07.2025)

OPEC’s New Supply Shock Nails On Oil Market’s Return to Surplus (06.07.2025)

The latest oil supply shockwave unleashed by OPEC+ is set to swell a surplus later this year, pressuring prices for producers the world over while answering US President Donald Trump’s calls for lower fuel costs.

OPEC’s New Supply Shock Nails On Oil Market’s Return to Surplus (06.07.2025)

The latest oil supply shockwave unleashed by OPEC+ is set to swell a surplus later this year, pressuring prices for producers the world over while answering US President Donald Trump’s calls for lower fuel costs.

OPEC’s New Supply Shock Nails On Oil Market’s Return to Surplus (06.07.2025)

France Urges Tariff Barriers to Stop China From Killing Industry (05.07.2025)

French Finance Minister Eric Lombard said Europe must shore up its tariff barriers to counter Chinese imports that risk harming the continent’s industrial economy.

France Urges Tariff Barriers to Stop China From Killing Industry (05.07.2025)

Trump Threatens New 10% Tariffs on ‘Anti-American’ BRICS Nations (07.07.2025)

President Donald Trump said he would put an additional 10% tariff on any country aligning themselves with “the Anti-American policies of BRICS,” injecting further uncertainty into global trade as the US continues to negotiate levies with many trading partners.

Trump Threatens New 10% Tariffs on ‘Anti-American’ BRICS Nations (07.07.2025)

Einzelhandel in Österreich und in Euro-Zone im Mai geschrumpft (07.07.2025)

D: Starker Anstieg fauler Kredite bei deutschen Banken (07.07.2025)

China Plans Nationwide Cash Handouts to Boost Birthrate, Growth (04.07.2025)

China is planning to offer cash handouts to families as an incentive for couples to have children, according to people familiar with the matter, as years of population decline threaten the world’s No. 2 economy.

China Plans Nationwide Cash Handouts to Boost Birthrate, Growth (04.07.2025)

Aufschwung in Sicht! (03.07.2025)

Nach zwei herausfordernden Jahren erholt sich Tirols Wirtschaft spürbar – doch Investitionen bleiben verhalten. Jetzt ist die Politik gefordert, den Aufschwung abzusichern.

Aufschwung in Sicht! (03.07.2025)

Konjunkturbarometer: Stimmungslage in Wirtschaft bessert sich (03.07.2025)

Das „TOP Tirol Konjunkturbarometer“ der Wirtschaftskammer, das zweimal im Jahr durchgeführt wird, hat diesmal durchaus auch positive Ergebnisse gebracht. Es sei ein Aufwärtstrend erkennbar, so Wirtschaftskammerpräsidentin Barbara Thaler.

Konjunkturbarometer: Stimmungslage in Wirtschaft bessert sich (03.07.2025)

EUR/USD Euro on Cusp of Best Winning Streak in Two Decades Versus Dollar (01.07.2025)

The euro’s relentless rally stalled on Tuesday as US data failed to support an imminent interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve, prompting traders to buy the dollar.

EUR/USD Euro on Cusp of Best Winning Streak in Two Decades Versus Dollar (01.07.2025)

The euro’s relentless rally stalled on Tuesday as US data failed to support an imminent interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve, prompting traders to buy the dollar.

EUR/USD Euro on Cusp of Best Winning Streak in Two Decades Versus Dollar (01.07.2025)

Euro-Zone Inflation Ticks Higher to Match ECB’s 2% Target (01.07.2025)

Euro-area inflation settled at the European Central Bank’s target in June, strengthening arguments to press pause on a year-long campaign of interest-rate cuts.

Euro-Zone Inflation Ticks Higher to Match ECB’s 2% Target (01.07.2025)

IWF: Österreich sollte KIM-Regeln gesetzlich verankern (03.07.2025)

U.S. job growth expected to have slowed in June as economy sends mixed signals (03.07.2025)

Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal forecast that 110,000 new payrolls were added in June. That would be the fewest since February.

U.S. job growth expected to have slowed in June as economy sends mixed signals (03.07.2025)

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Fed Latest: Powell and Lagarde Count Cost of Trump’s Turbulence (29.06.2025)

The global economy’s concussion from five months of Donald Trump’s presidency is likely to feature when five of the world’s leading central bank chiefs discuss monetary policy in public on Tuesday.

Fed Latest: Powell and Lagarde Count Cost of Trump’s Turbulence (29.06.2025)

The global economy’s concussion from five months of Donald Trump’s presidency is likely to feature when five of the world’s leading central bank chiefs discuss monetary policy in public on Tuesday.

Fed Latest: Powell and Lagarde Count Cost of Trump’s Turbulence (29.06.2025)

IV-Chef kritisiert „schlechte, falsche Wirtschaftspolitik“ (30.06.2025)

German Inflation Unexpectedly Cools to Match ECB’s 2% Target (30.06.2025)

German inflation unexpectedly eased this month, matching the European Central Bank’s goal for the first time in almost a year.

German Inflation Unexpectedly Cools to Match ECB’s 2% Target (30.06.2025)

ECB’s Simkus Warns of Fragile Inflation Path Due to Euro, Energy (01.07.2025)

The European Central Bank has fulfilled its inflation goal but volatility in foreign-exchange and commodities markets means the outlook for prices is murky, according to Governing Council member Gediminas Simkus.

ECB’s Simkus Warns of Fragile Inflation Path Due to Euro, Energy (01.07.2025)

Schnellschätzung: Inflation wieder im Steigen (01.07.2025)

Die Teuerungsrate in Österreich ist tendenziell wieder im Steigen. Laut Schnellschätzung der Statistik Austria vom Dienstag lag sie im Juni bei 3,3 Prozent. Verantwortlich dafür sind – nicht zum ersten Mal – höhere Preise für Treibstoffe, aber auch Lebensmittel. Vor allem die Energiepreise bleiben ein potenzieller Unsicherheitsfaktor.

Schnellschätzung: Inflation wieder im Steigen (01.07.2025)

Wirtschaft: Fast acht Prozent mehr Arbeitslose im Juni (01.07.2025)

Die Zahl der Arbeitslosen steigt weiter. Ende Juni waren 364.419 Personen beim Arbeitsmarktservice (AMS) arbeitslos gemeldet oder in Schulung, 7,8 Prozent mehr als im Juni vor einem Jahr. Die Arbeitslosenrate erhöhte sich um 0,5 Prozentpunkte auf 6,8 Prozent.

Wirtschaft: Fast acht Prozent mehr Arbeitslose im Juni (01.07.2025)