ECB May Drop ‘Restrictive’ Label on Stance as Soon as March (30.01.2025)
The European Central Bank may stop describing its monetary policy stance as “restrictive” at its next decision in March, according to people familiar with the Governing Council’s debate.
The Global Climate Order Teeters Under Second Assault by Trump (30.01.2025)
Trump's second exit from the Paris Agreement is coming at a far shakier time for climate action, with rising populism and corporate retreat adding bigger risk to the US pullback.
Traders’ ECB Rate Cut Bets Fuel Biggest Yield Drop in Two Months (30.01.2025)
Short-dated German bonds headed for their best day in more than two months as traders ramped up wagers on additional interest-rate cuts from the European Central Bank this year.
OpenAI’s Altman Urges US to Support AI Investment After DeepSeek (30.01.2025)
OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman briefed US policymakers on the need to continue investing heavily in physical infrastructure to support future artificial intelligence development, days after the frenzy around Chinese upstart DeepSeek cast new doubt on AI spending.
Supply Chain Latest: Europe and Trump Tariff Threats (30.01.2025
European Union officials are rushing to strengthen their ties as concerns loom that President Donald Trump will try to divide the 27-nation bloc through tariffs.
US Economy Expands at 2.3% Rate to End 2024 on Solid Note (30.01.2025)
The US economy expanded at a solid pace at the end of 2024, fueled by a generous tailwind from consumer spending that more than offset drags from a strike at Boeing Co. and much leaner inventory investment.
French Economy Shrinks as Political Mayhem Erodes Confidence (30.01.2025)
France’s economy contracted at the end of last year as tailwinds from the Paris Olympics faded and a government collapse bruised confidence among businesses and consumers.
ECB Cut All But Certain With Price Goal in View: Decision Guide (29.01.2025)
The European Central Bank is set to lower interest rates for a fifth meeting as inflation that’s nearing the 2% target lets officials further loosen the shackles on the economy.
Immobilienmarkt: Preise sinken noch immer (29.01.2025)
Trotz der Inflation sind in ganz Salzburg die Immobilienpreise innerhalb der vergangenen drei Jahre stark gesunken, in der Stadt Salzburg sogar um ein Viertel.
Traders Bet ECB Will Need to Deepen and Accelerate Rate Cuts (29.01.2025)
Traders are betting the European Central Bank will have to adopt a more aggressive approach to cutting interest rates as the risk of US tariffs and political turmoil in the region weighs on the bloc’s economy.
Trump’s Memecoin $Trump Can Now Be Used to Buy Watches, Sneakers (29.01.2025)
Several websites selling Trump-branded products have started to accept the Trump memecoin for payment, in an effort to win over more of the president’s supporters.
US-Förderungen auf Eis: Verwirrung und Empörung über Trump-Erlass (28.01.2025)
Die Regierung von US-Präsident Donald Trump hat mit Dienstag eine drastische Haushaltssperre verhängen wollen. Staatliche Zuschüsse und Darlehen der unterschiedlichsten Art sollten bis auf Weiteres eingestellt werden. Was im Detail davon betroffen sein würde, blieb unklar – umso größer war bei vielen die Verunsicherung. Kurz vor Inkrafttreten stoppte ein Gericht die Maßnahme zumindest für den Moment.
EU to Propose Russian Aluminum Ban in Sweeping Sanctions Package (28.01.2025)
The European Union is proposing a phased ban on imports of Russian aluminum as part of a broad sanctions package ahead of the third anniversary of the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine, according to people familiar with the matter.
Danish Premier Starts Whirlwind Tour for Support Over Greenland (28.01.2025)
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen sought to drum up support from European allies to stand up to Donald Trump’s efforts to appropriate Greenland, as she tried to project unity while avoiding antagonizing the US president.
USD: Dollar Climbs as Trump, Bessent Reignite Universal Tariff Threat (28.01.2025)
The dollar strengthened against all of its peers on Tuesday as comments from President Donald Trump and his Treasury Secretary stoked concern about widespread US trade tariffs.
Europe’s IPO Pipeline Expands as Volatility Ebbs, PitchBook Says (28.01.2025)
Higher valuations and subsiding volatility are laying the groundwork for a significant increase in initial public offerings in Europe this year, according to PitchBook.
Trump Pledges Tariffs on Foreign Drugs, Semiconductors in 'Near Future' (28.01.2025)
President Donald Trump said he wants to enact across-the-board tariffs that are “much bigger” than 2.5%, the latest in a string of major signals Monday that he’s preparing widespread levies to reshape US supply chains.
What Trump’s Tech Billionaires Are Buying (27.01.2025)
The industry’s most powerful people were front and center at Trump’s inauguration, and each of them is hoping for something more than just an invitation to the kickoff party for the new administration.
From Hong Kong to London, Prime Home Values Are Set to Decline (27.01.2025)
Hong Kong, London and San Francisco are among at least half a dozen major cities where prime residential property prices are headed for a drop this year as borrowing costs weigh on sentiment, according to Savills Plc.