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Italy's Industrial Production Takes a Hit: A 0.9% Drop in February Sparks Concerns

Italy's industrial production saw a 0.9% decline in February, with significant drops in capital, intermediate, and consumer goods. The energy sector, however, experienced a 4% incr...

Germany's Industrial Output Takes a Hit: February Sees a 1.3% Monthly Decline

Germany's industrial production faced a downturn in February, with a 1.3% monthly decline and a 4% drop year-on-year. Key sectors like construction, food industry, and energy produ...

Germany's Industrial Sector Faces a Downturn: February Sees a 1.3% Drop in Production

Germany's industrial production fell by 1.3% in February, with significant declines in construction, food industry, and energy production. The sector faces a 4% drop compared to la...

Dramatic Drop: US 2-Year Treasury Yield Hits Lowest Since 2022 Amid Global Financial Turmoil

The US 2-year Treasury note yield has dramatically fallen to its lowest since September 2022, amid global financial instability caused by renewed trade tensions and President Trump...

Shocking Drop in Eurozone Investor Confidence Hits Lowest Since October 2023 Amid Global Concerns

Investor confidence in the Eurozone has dramatically decreased in April, with indices hitting their lowest since October 2023. Germany's figures notably worsened, amid global econo...

US 2-Year Treasury Yield Hits Historic Low Since 2022 Amid Global Financial Turmoil

The US 2-year Treasury note yield reached its lowest level since September 2022, amid global financial instability caused by new trade tariffs from President Trump. The 2-year note...

US Treasury Yields Plunge Amid Growing Recession Concerns Over Trump's Tariff Policies

US Treasury yields fell sharply as investors grew increasingly worried about a potential recession, spurred by President Trump's aggressive tariff policies. Key yields, including t...

US Treasury Yields Plunge Amid Growing Recession Concerns Over Trump's Tariff Policies

US Treasury yields fell sharply as investors reacted to President Trump's tariff overhaul, signaling growing fears of a recession. The 10-year note dropped to 4.076%, with similar ...

Fears of Economic Downturn Grow as US Treasury Yields Experience Sharp Decline

US Treasury yields fell sharply as investors reacted to economic risks from Trump's tariff overhaul, raising fears of a potential downturn. Key yields dropped significantly, reflec...

Investors Flee to Safety as US Treasury Yields Plunge Amid Recession Worries

US Treasury yields fell sharply as investors grew increasingly concerned about a potential economic downturn, driven by uncertainties over President Trump's tariff policies. Key yi...

Samir Arora Reveals: The True Threat to Indian Markets Beyond Trump's Tariffs

Samir Arora, founder of Helios Capital, warns that the Indian stock market faces a greater threat from a potential US economic downturn than from Trump's tariffs. With new tariffs ...

UK Manufacturing Sector Hits 17-Month Low in March Amid Rising Costs and Geopolitical Tensions

The UK's manufacturing sector activity fell to a 17-month low in March, with the PMI dropping to 44.9. Challenges include rising costs, geopolitical tensions, and potential trade d...

Dow Plummets Over 300 Points in Premarket as Trump's Tariff Threats Stir Global Trade Fears

Wall Street stocks, including the Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100, and S&P 500, experienced significant premarket losses following President Trump's announcement of expansive tariffs. Concer...

Dow Plummets Over 300 Points in Premarket as Trump's Tariff Threats Stir Global Trade Fears

Wall Street's premarket sees Dow drop over 300 points amid Trump's global tariff threats, raising fears of a trade conflict and economic downturn. Additional tariffs and tensions w...

Dow Jones Plummets Over 300 Points as Trump's Global Tariff Threats Spark Market Fears

Wall Street faces a steep premarket decline as Dow Jones drops over 300 points following Trump's announcement of global tariffs, sparking fears of a trade conflict and economic dow...

Dow Jones Plummets Over 300 Points as Trump's Global Tariff Threats Stir Market Panic

Wall Street faces a sharp decline as Trump's global tariff threats and potential trade conflicts with Russia cause market panic, with the Dow Jones dropping over 300 points.

South Korean SMEs Face Unprecedented Challenges as Operating Rates Plummet

South Korean SMEs are facing a severe crisis as operating rates drop below 70% for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by economic pressures and uncertainty. Experts...

Dow Plummets Over 800 Points as US Stocks Continue to Slump Amid Trade War Fears

US stock markets faced a significant downturn due to fears of an economic downturn, driven by President Trump's tariff policies and the escalating trade war. Major indices and tech...

January Sees a Sharp 7% Drop in German Factory Orders, Signaling Economic Challenges

Germany's factory orders fell sharply by 7% in January, with significant declines in both domestic and foreign orders. The machinery and equipment sector was particularly affected,...

January 2025 Sees a Sharp Decline in South Korea's Industrial Production, Consumption, and Investment

In January 2025, South Korea experienced a significant downturn in industrial production, consumption, and investment, marking a concerning 'triple negative' scenario for the first...

France's Economy Faces a Slight Downturn: GDP Drops 0.1% in Q4 2024

France's GDP decreased by 0.1% in Q4 2024, with service consumption falling and goods consumption rising. Exports and imports both increased by 0.4%, leaving foreign trade's impact...

France Faces Economic Downturn: GDP Drops by 0.1% in Q4 2024

France's GDP saw a 0.1% decline in Q4 2024, following a 0.4% growth in the previous quarter. The report highlights a decrease in service consumption and a slight increase in goods ...

Swiss Economic Activity Takes a Dip in February: A Closer Look at the KOF Report

Switzerland's economic activity saw a downturn in February, as reported by the KOF Swiss Economic Institute. The KOF Economic Barometer fell to 101.7 points, with manufacturing and...

South Korea's FKI Demands Swift Tax Reform to Revive Economy and Enhance Global Competitiveness

South Korea's FKI calls for urgent tax reforms to address the economic downturn, support small businesses, and boost high-tech industries. Legislative delays are causing uncertaint...

South Korea Faces Unprecedented Crisis: 986,000 Self-employed Businesses Shut Down in 2023

In 2023, South Korea witnessed a record high of 986,000 self-employed business closures, the highest since 2006. This surge, driven by economic downturns and rising labor costs, hi...

Record Low Start-ups in Q3: Small Business Owners Face Tough Times

The number of start-ups, particularly those led by small business owners, hit a record low in Q3 due to economic downturn and waning interest in new ventures. This decline is parti...

BOK Governor Urges Swift Economic Stimulus to Combat Economic Downturn

BOK Governor Rhee Chang-yong calls for immediate economic stimulus through active fiscal policy to combat economic downturn caused by recent political turmoil. He warns of long-ter...

UK Private Sector Activity Stagnates in December Amid Economic Uncertainty

UK's private sector activity remained unchanged in December, with the PMI Composite Output Index at 50.5. Services PMI rose to a two-month high, while Manufacturing PMI hit an 11-m...