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China’s economic activity unexpectedly contracted in January 2025, marking a challenging start to the year for the world’s second-largest economy. Official data from the National Bureau of Statistics revealed that the manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 49.1, dipping

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady at the conclusion of its two-day meeting on Jan. 29, signaling a cautious approach as the economy continues to grapple with high inflation and borrowing costs. Despite President Donald Trump’s

Nvidia shares dropped 14% in premarket trading on Monday, leading a widespread sell-off in global technology stocks after Chinese AI startup DeepSeek revealed advancements that raised concerns about the competitive landscape in artificial intelligence. The developments are seen as a

Novo Nordisk shares surged 6.87% to $86.67 on Friday morning following the release of promising trial results for its new obesity treatment, amycretin. The company reported that the drug demonstrated significant weight-loss effects during a Phase 1b/2a clinical trial, sparking

Amazon announced it will close all seven of its warehouses in Quebec, Canada, over the next two months, eliminating approximately 1,700 full-time jobs and 250 temporary positions. The company said the decision was part of an operational review aimed at

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a groundbreaking private-sector initiative involving a $500 billion investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The announcement, made on Tuesday alongside key figures from OpenAI, Softbank, and Oracle, marks one of the largest technology ventures

British wage growth remained robust in the three months to November 2024, despite increasing indications of a weakening labor market, according to data released on Tuesday. The figures reaffirm the Bank of England’s (BoE) current stance on interest rates as

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged on Tuesday as investors reacted positively to President Donald Trump’s comments and initial actions on trade policy, which appeared softer than anticipated. Wall Street’s cautious optimism followed Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of

The Chinese yuan is under mounting pressure, reflecting the dual challenges of a resurgent U.S. dollar and rising concerns over the economic policies of incoming U.S. President Donald Trump. Market analysts suggest Beijing’s efforts to manage the currency’s decline while

BP, one of the world’s leading energy companies, announced on Thursday a significant workforce reduction as part of a broader cost-saving initiative. The British oil giant revealed that approximately 4,700 jobs will be cut this year, along with a reduction