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Eurozone Trade Surplus Drops to €6.8B in October: What's Behind the Decline?

Eurostat reports a significant drop in the euro area's trade surplus to €6.8 billion in October, attributed to declines in surplus for chemicals, machineries, and vehicles, and an ...

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German Economic Sentiment Shows Promising Improvement in December, ZEW Reports

The ZEW reports an 8.3-point increase in Germany's economic sentiment indicator for December, reaching 15.7, while the current situation indicator declined to -93.1 points.

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December Sees Further Decline in German Business Climate, Ifo Report Reveals

The German business climate deteriorated further in December, with the Ifo Business Climate Index dropping to 84.7, below analysts' expectations. Meanwhile, the Current Assessment ...

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Swiss Economic Growth Faces Challenges in 2025: A Slight Decline Predicted

Switzerland's economic growth forecast for 2025 has been marginally downgraded to 1.5% due to delays in Europe's recovery and global economic uncertainty. The forecast anticipates ...

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UK Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.3% in Latest Quarterly Update

The UK unemployment rate has increased to 4.3% in the three months to October, according to recent data from the Office for National Statistics. This rise could indicate potential ...

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Vietnam's $14B Plan to Transform Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

Vietnam plans to invest $14 billion by 2050 to develop electric vehicle charging stations, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and boost the economy. The initiative, supporte...

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Acting President Han Vows to Reintroduce Inheritance Tax Relief Bill Amid Economic Challenges

Acting President Han Duck-soo pledges to reintroduce an inheritance tax relief bill and focus on executing next year's budget to restore economic vitality, addressing challenges fa...

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New BRICS Partners: Idea Contribution Without Voting Rights

Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov states that new BRICS partners can submit ideas but will not have voting rights or decision-making powers.