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EU on the Brink of Trade War: Macron Warns of Threat from the US and China

The European Union faces a serious risk of trade conflicts, warns French President Emmanuel Macron. At the heart of the disagreement is the trade policies of the US and China, which are putting pressure on European companies and could trigger a full-scale trade war. In this article, we analyze how the escalation of tensions with key economic partners will affect European business and the economy, as well as the ...

Nine countries and 12,000 warheads: How the world's nuclear arsenal is distributed

... right to take preventive measures. Other regional countries (Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt) might also reconsider their armament policies if Iran acquires a bomb. For now, Iran remains a "threshold" state—possessing the knowledge and materials ... ... North Korea has tested intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) (Hwasong-15, Hwasong-17) capable of theoretically reaching US territory. In 2023, the DPRK announced the testing of a solid-fuel ICBM (Hwasong-18), which, if confirmed, would indicate an ...

Slowdown in GDP growth in Russia: Central Bank of Russia forecast and possible consequences

... understanding of customer needs. The principles of sustainable growth and flexibility are becoming not just a guideline for us, but a necessity. Despite the slowdown, I am convinced that Russian businesses are able to adapt and even benefit from these ... ... in Russian GDP growth to 2-3% in the fourth quarter of 2024 is a reflection of the current challenges and the need to tighten policies to contain inflation. With tight monetary policy holding back economic activity, businesses and investors need to rethink ...

Wednesday, December 11, 2024: Analysis of Key Events and Reports

How will Wednesday’s events shape the global economy and financial markets? This article covers OPEC’s monthly oil market report, U.S. inflation data, Canada’s interest rate decision, and the EIA crude oil inventory report. We also analyze key corporate earnings from Macy’s and Adobe, along with their implications for the technology and retail sectors. Discover the potential impacts on Europe, the United States, and global energy markets, with insights for investors navigating today’s complex economic...

Sergey, please comment on the news: The price of gold has fallen by almost 5% in a week - this is the worst indicator in three years.

..., which leads to a decrease in its demand and, accordingly, its value. In addition, investor expectations were influenced by US economic policy and the outlook for inflation. Investors assume that in the context of increased inflation and the likely continuation ... ... attractiveness decreases, since the yield on dollar assets looks more favorable. It is also worth considering the impact of Trump's policies. If his economic moves prolong the period of high interest rates and at the same time increase inflation, this could ...