Economy

UK Chancellor Announces £86 Billion R&D Investment to Drive Innovation

UK pledges £86 billion investment in R&D to boost innovation and global competitiveness, focusing on manufacturing, energy, and life sciences.

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US Inflation Remains Subdued Amid Tariff Uncertainty

May 2025 sees a slowdown in US inflation, but tariffs bring uncertainty as experts warn of potential price hikes.

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World Bank Cuts Global Growth Forecast for 2025 Citing Trade Tensions

World Bank reduces 2025 global growth forecast to 2.3% amid escalating trade tensions and tariffs under Trump's policies.

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World Bank Lowers 2025 Growth Forecast as Trade Tensions Escalate

World Bank cuts 2025 global growth forecast to 2.3% amid U.S. tariff hikes; countries face slowdown and increased inflation.

#worldbank, #economy, #trade, #tariffs

Argentina's M&A Surge: President Milei's Reforms Boost Investor Confidence

Argentina's economic reforms under President Milei fuel a surge in energy sector M&A, attracting local and international investors.

#argentina, #energy, #mergers, #investors, #economicreforms

Deutsche Bank Projects Slight Rise in U.S. Corporate Default Rates

Deutsche Bank forecasts U.S. corporate default rates rising to 4.8% by 2026 amid tight monetary policies.

#deutschebank, #corporatedefaults, #interestrates, #usrecession

Business Leaders Lobby Against Trump's Section 899 Tax Proposal

Executives oppose Section 899, part of Trump's budget bill, fearing it could deter foreign investment and harm U.S. jobs.

#foreigninvestment, #trumpbudget, #section899, #uspolicymaking

Federal Reserve's Michelle Bowman Proposes Overhaul of U.S. Banking Regulations

Michelle Bowman, Fed Vice Chair, unveils a plan to streamline banking regulations, sparking debate on regulation and economic growth.

#federalreserve, #bankingregulations, #economicgrowth, #deregulation

Global Energy Investment Set to Hit $3.3 Trillion by 2025, Clean Energy Leads

Record $3.3 trillion global energy investment by 2025, with $2.2 trillion in clean energy. Solar and battery storage surge amid fossil fuel decline.

#energy, #renewables, #cleanenergy, #iea, #globalinvestment

IMF's Gita Gopinath Warns U.S. Trade War Threatens Emerging Economies

IMF's Gita Gopinath says U.S. trade war poses bigger risks to emerging markets than COVID-19 did, urging coordinated policy responses.

#imf, #usaltradewar, #emergingmarkets, #economy, #cryptocurrencies

Investors Shift from U.S. Markets Amid Fiscal Concerns

Global investors retreat from U.S. markets due to fiscal worries and Trump’s trade policies, eyeing Europe and Asia as alternatives.

#economy, #usdebt, #trump, #investors, #markets

Proposed House Budget Plan Threatens $185 Billion in U.S. Clean Energy Investments

House budget changes risk $185B in clean energy investments, affecting jobs tied to Inflation Reduction Act incentives.

#cleanenergy, #investments, #inflationreductionact, #housebudget

ECB Expected to Announce Eighth Interest Rate Cut in 13 Months

ECB likely to cut interest rates again amid eurozone economic challenges and global trade tensions.

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Federal Reserve Beige Book Highlights Trade-Driven Economic Slowdown

Fed's Beige Book reveals rising costs and slowing growth due to heightened tariffs, affecting sectors like manufacturing and agriculture.

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Global Investment Shifts to Emerging Asian Markets Amid U.S. Fiscal Concerns

Investors shift focus from U.S. assets to emerging Asian markets due to rising Treasury yields and fiscal concerns.

#investment, #asia, #fiscaldeficit, #us, #bonds