Germany Set for Dismal Economic Report Card Before Snap Election (13.01.2025)
Germany is about to report a second straight year of economic contraction, reminding politicians before February’s snap election of the daunting task they face.
Russia’s Budget Oil Revenue Spiked by Almost a Third in 2024 (13.01.2025)
Russia’s oil proceeds to the state budget increased by almost a third last year to the highest since at least 2018, spurred by higher crude prices as the nation adapted to international sanctions.
Tesla Beats Audi in Global Car Sales for the First Time (13.01.2025)
Tesla Inc. surpassed one of Germany’s most prized premium car brands last year, despite selling fewer vehicles than expected.
Inflation Could Derail Trump 2.0 Before It Starts (14.01.2025)
The battle of expectations continues. Republicans believe inflation will fall to 0.1%, while Democrats foresee 4%.
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EZB: Zinsen bald nicht mehr konjunkturdämpfend (14.01.2025)
FPÖ-ÖVP: Experten zweifeln Sparpläne an (13.01.2025)
Die von FPÖ und ÖVP am Montag in Aussicht gestellte Budgetsanierung rein über die Ausgabenseite halten Expertinnen und Experten für eher schwierig. „Ich denke, das ist sehr schwer, das so kurzfristig zu machen“, sagte Margit Schratzenstaller vom Wirtschaftsforschungsinstitut (WIFO) im Ö1-Mittagsjournal zum Plan, allein heuer 6,39 Milliarden Euro einzusparen – und das ohne neue Steuern.
Trump Tariffs: Economic Team Studies Gradual Hikes Under Emergency Powers (14.01.2025)
Members of President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming economic team are discussing slowly ramping up tariffs month by month, a gradual approach aimed at boosting negotiating leverage while helping avoid a spike in inflation, according to people familiar with the matter.
Chinese Exports Rise to Record Ahead of Looming Trump Tariffs (13.01.2025)
China’s trade surplus soared last year to a record as exporters rushed to make up for sluggish demand at home and get ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
US Increases Pressure on Russia With Sweeping Energy Sanctions (10.01.2025)
The US imposed its most aggressive sanctions on Russia’s oil industry yet as the Biden administration looks for last-minute ways to boost Ukraine’s leverage in possible peace negotiations after Donald Trump takes office.
US Jobs Report: Payrolls Growth Picks Up, Unemployment Rate Drops (10.01.2025)
The latest snapshot of the US labor market affirmed what Federal Reserve officials have made clear in recent days: Interest-rate cuts are on hold for the foreseeable future.
TSMC’s Sales Beat Estimates in a Boost for AI’s Outlook in 2025 (10.01.2025)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s quarterly sales topped estimates, reinforcing investor hopes that the torrid pace of AI hardware spending will extend into 2025.
Musk Now Skeptical DOGE Effort Can Cut $2 Trillion From Budget (09.01.2025)
Billionaire Elon Musk expressed doubt that his government efficiency panel in President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration will actually be able to achieve $2 trillion in cuts to the US federal budget, backtracking from a lofty target that the tech entrepreneur himself had floated.
China Pension Boycott Poses New Challenge to Economy (09.01.2025)
Millions of young people are opting out of the state pension plan, putting additional pressure on a program squeezed by a record-low birth rate and an aging population.
Nvidia Slams Biden Chip Restrictions Right Before Trump Becomes President (10.01.2025)
Nvidia Corp. criticized new chip export restrictions that are expected to be announced soon, saying the White House was trying to undercut the incoming Trump administration by imposing last-minute rules.
European Firms Say China’s Pressure to Go Local Is Raising Costs (09.01.2025)
Some European firms are sacrificing efficiency and losing their global edge as they wall off their operations in China and come under pressure to produce more locally, according to a business group whose members include many of the continent’s biggest companies.
With 2024’s Record-Breaking Heat, Climate Change Is Speeding Up (09.01.2025)
Scientists are struggling to account for the remarkable acceleration in temperature rise.
Wall Street Expected to Shed 200,000 Jobs as AI Erodes Roles (09.01.2025)
Global banks will cut as many as 200,000 jobs in the next three to five years as artificial intelligence encroaches on tasks currently carried out by human workers, according to Bloomberg Intelligence.
China Consumer Prices Weaken Further, Adding to Deflation Worries (09.01.2025)
China’s consumer inflation weakened further toward zero, decelerating for a fourth straight month in a setback for government efforts to stamp out deflation and revive demand with economic stimulus.
Frankfurter Büro-Leerstand nähert sich 10% nach Homeoffice-Boom (09.01.2025)
Vergangenes Jahr hat sich der Leerstand auf dem Frankfurter Büromarkt der Marke von 10% genähert, während die Neuvermietungen weiter abgerutscht sind. Das zeigen Daten des Maklers JLL, die Bloomberg vorliegen.
Biden to Further Limit Nvidia AI Chip Exports in Final Push (08.01.2025)
President Joe Biden’s administration plans one additional round of restrictions on the export of artificial intelligence chips from the likes of Nvidia Corp. just days before leaving office, a final push in his effort to keep advanced technologies out of the hands of China and Russia.
ECB Should Keep Easing to Reach Neutral by Summer, Villeroy Says (08.01.2025)
The European Central Bank should keep lowering borrowing costs at every meeting as long as the retreat in inflation matches its projections, according to Governing Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau.
French Consumer Sentiment Unexpectedly Falls Amid Political Gloom (08.01.2025)
French consumer confidence unexpectedly fell in December to the lowest level in a year, adding to signals the country’s prolonged political and budget crisis is weighing on the economic outlook.
Putin’s Booming War Economy Poised for Soft, Bumpy Landing (08.01.2025)
President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine triggered an economic boom in Russia built on the back of government stimulus. Almost three years on, there are gathering signs the bill is about to come due.
German Factory Orders Drop With Scholz Out of Time to Fix Growth (08.01.2025)
German factory orders dropped the most in three months, highlighting industry’s woes just weeks before Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces elections.
Markets Sound Alarm Over Deflationary Spiral in China (07.01.2025)
Investors are increasingly concerned that China risks sliding into an economic malaise that could last decades.
Musk Takes Slash-and-Burn Style to Europe After Bolstering Trump (08.01.2025)
The world’s richest person has his sights set on Germany, the UK — and the EU’s regulatory powers.
EU Can’t Risk Complacency Ahead of Trump, Industry Chief Says (08.01.2025)
The European Union must be ready to defend itself against protectionist trade measures by other countries, including any new steps taken by Donald Trump when he returns to the White House later this month, the bloc’s industry chief said.
A Weaker Euro Won't Solve the EU's Problems This Time (07.01.2025)
There’s no silver bullet in the currency markets.
German Inflation Up More Than Expected, Backing ECB Caution (06.01.2025)
German inflation accelerated more than anticipated last month, backing the European Central Bank’s plans to keep cutting interest rates only gradually.
German Dream of Becoming a Global Chip Superpower Is Fading Fast (07.01.2025)
Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s aim to recast Europe’s largest economy with semiconductor subsidies is foundering after Intel’s big project went awry.