Political instability and budget fears weigh on French business outlook
French business confidence has dropped for the third straight month, hitting its lowest level since July as fiscal uncertainty and political instability impact hiring and...
Month : December 2024
Germany’s economic activity sees persistent decline amid weak manufacturing
Germany’s economic contraction extended into December, marking six straight months of decline as weak manufacturing output offset modest stability in the services sector....
Retailers warn of job losses following new UK budget tax hikes
UK retailers face rising costs and insolvencies following budget changes, with calls for urgent support to counter weak sales and economic uncertainty....
NASA Parker Solar Probe completes historic close approach to the Sun
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe successfully completed its closest-ever approach to the Sun, reaching 6.1 million kilometers, collecting data to unlock solar mysteries....
Japan approves record $730 billion budget for fiscal year 2025
Japan approved a record $730 billion budget for fiscal 2025, prioritizing defense and social programs to address security concerns and rising costs from its aging...
Russia declares national emergency after Black Sea oil spill
Russia has declared a national emergency after an oil spill from two Russian tankers caused by a storm in the Black Sea, impacting Anapa and...
DoH awards AED 19 million in grants to boost healthcare innovation in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s DoH, in partnership with Ma’an, awards AED 19 million to support groundbreaking medical research in cell therapy, precision medicine, and cancer treatments....
China industrial profits fall 4.7 percent in first eleven months of 2024
China’s industrial profits fell 4.7 percent in the first eleven months of 2024, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, highlighting ongoing economic challenges....
Business leaders donate millions to Trump’s inaugural committee
Business leaders and major corporations donate millions to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural committee, aiming to secure influence and access as his administration plans economic policy...
MicroStrategy expands Bitcoin reserves amid broader crypto downturn
MicroStrategy plans more stock sales to expand its Bitcoin reserves, even as Bitcoin prices drop 3%, reflecting volatility ahead of a $43 billion derivatives expiry....