China’s Xi Held Phone Call With Putin at ‘Request’ of Russia (24.02.2025)
Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed his relationship with Vladimir Putin on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, signaling that Moscow’s detente with Washington wouldn’t deter ties.
EU Vows Swift Response If Trump Takes Action Over Big Tech Rules (24.02.2025)
The European Commission said it would respond “swiftly and decisively” if US President Donald Trump takes any “unjustified measures” following his latest warning over the bloc’s tech rules.
US Refuses to Blame Russia for Ukraine War in Extraordinary Break With Allies (24.02.2025)
President Donald Trump deepened Washington’s split with allies over Ukraine, withdrawing US condemnation of Russia’s 2022 invasion at the United Nations and among Group of Seven countries as he aims to end the war on terms agreeable to Moscow.
EU Expands Tariff List in Trump’s Looming Metals Trade Dispute (24.02.2025)
The European Union is broadening the list of US goods it will target with retaliatory tariffs if US President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose duties on steel and aluminum exports, according to people familiar with the matter.
Trump Says Tariffs on Mexico, Canada ‘Going Forward’ Next Month (24.02.2025)
President Donald Trump said he expected tariffs planned to take effect on Canada and Mexico to go ahead next month following an initial delay to allow the countries more time to address his concerns over border security.
Ukraine, US Closing In on Deal Over Nation’s Mineral Resources (24.02.2025)
Ukraine is in the final stages of talks with the US over a deal to give Washington a cut of the country’s natural mineral resources, Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna said on Monday.
Apple Says It Will Add 20,000 Jobs, Spend $500 Billion, Produce AI Servers in US (24.02.2025)
Apple Inc., as it seeks relief from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on goods imported from China, said that it will hire 20,000 new workers and produce AI servers in the US.
Stocks’ FOMO Takes a Break From US as Momentum Moves Overseas (23.02.2025)
The animal spirits that sent the US stock market flying over the past two years are going global — a trend that some market pros say may be just getting started.
Microsoft Cancels Leases for AI Data Centers, Analyst Says (24.02.2025)
Microsoft Corp. has begun canceling leases for a substantial amount of datacenter capacity in the US, a move that may reflect concerns about whether it’s building more AI computing than it will need over the long term, TD Cowen said in a report.
Vorläufiges Endergebnis: Union vor AfD, kein Einzug für FDP und BSW (24.02.2025)
Nach einem nervenaufreibenden Wahlabend in Deutschland steht nun das vorläufige Ergebnis der Bundestagswahl fest. Diesem zufolge hat die Union die Wahl klar gewonnen, Friedrich Merz wird damit wohl Kanzler. Die in Teilen rechtsextreme AfD konnte sich verdoppeln und kommt auf Platz zwei, die SPD erlitt ein Fiasko. Die Grünen kamen mit einem blauen Auge davon. Stark zeigte sich die Linke. BSW und FDP scheitern dagegen an der Fünfprozenthürde und verpassen den Einzug ins Parlament. Das gibt den entscheidenden Ausschlag für die Koalitionsvarianten – denn nun ist ein Bündnis zwischen Union und SPD ohne Dritten möglich.
EU Sees €28 Billion Hit From Trump’s Steel and Aluminum Tariffs (22.02.2025)
The European Union estimates that the first wave of Donald Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs will hit as much as €28 billion ($29.3 billion) of the bloc’s exports in what would be a massive escalation in the US president’s trade war.
Trump Eyes Tariffs to Counter Digital Taxes Big Tech Loathes (21.02.2025)
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum Friday to formally consider using tariffs to counter the digital services taxes some countries impose on US tech giants, a step that could expand a global battle aimed at addressing imbalances in trade.
Prognose: Union in Deutschland klar auf Platz eins (23.02.2025)
Die deutsche Bundestagswahl ist geschlagen. Seit 18.00 Uhr sind die Wahllokale geschlossen und die erste Prognose des ZDF da. Laut dieser kommt die Union unter ihrem Spitzenkandidaten Friedrich Merz klar auf Platz eins. Auf Platz zwei folgt die in Teilen rechtsextreme AfD. Die SPD des bisherigen Kanzlers Olaf Scholz muss herbe Verluste hinnehmen und landet auf Platz drei.div data-app='dpa-electionslive' data-embed-type='iframe-dyn' data-competition-id='bw_de' data-language='de' data-standalone='bars' data-customer='orf' data-custom-font='true' data-src='https://embed.dpa-electionslive.com/customers/bundestagswahl2025/aws/dpa-shop/html/index.html' data-single-source='3255bd7e-6226-480b-8d0d-b76a936c7036' data-path-css='https://orfondevtest02.orf.at/wahl/bundestag2025/dpa-tool-styles.css' data-result-type='live' data-path='https://embed.dpa-electionslive.com/bw_de/'/
Möbel, Zeitschriften und Schmuck: Konsumflaute im Handel hält an (22.02.2025)
Der Handel blickt zum dritten Mal in Folge auf ein schwieriges Jahr zurück. Nach Einbußen bereits in den beiden Jahren zuvor ging der Umsatz auch 2024 unter Berücksichtigung der Teuerung um 1,6 Prozent zurück. Das teilte Handelsobmann Rainer Trefelik am Freitag bei einer Pressekonferenz mit. Vor allem im Möbel-, Zeitschriften- und Schmuckhandel sei der Rückgang zu spüren. Für heuer gibt sich der Handel etwas optimistischer.
Chinese Tech Stocks Rally as Upbeat Earnings Lift Sentiment (21.02.2025)
Chinese technology shares jumped on Friday, as a slew of upbeat earnings boosted sentiment and optimism over artificial intelligence continued to attract investors.
Germany Election: Historically Accurate Pollsters Are Still a Bit Uneasy (21.02.2025)
Voter surveys gauging support for Germany’s political parties have proved relatively accurate in past elections and barely budged over the three-month campaign leading into Sunday’s ballot. Pollsters are still nervous there might be a surprise.
US Could Adjust Russia Sanctions for Ukraine Deal, Bessent Says in Interview (20.02.2025)
The US signaled that sanctions relief for Russia could be on the table in talks over the war in Ukraine as President Donald Trump rushes toward a deal to end the three-year conflict.