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European Union leaders have pledged to increase defense spending and strengthen the continent’s defense industry in an effort to enhance security and reduce reliance on external powers. The commitment was made during an informal retreat at the Palais d’Egmont in
The European Union’s General Court has dismissed Poland’s legal complaints regarding €320 million ($333 million) in fines imposed by the EU in 2022 and 2023 over a dispute concerning judicial reforms. The ruling, announced on Wednesday, confirms the enforcement of
U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled impending trade tariffs on the European Union and the United Kingdom while hinting that a trade deal with Britain remains a possibility. His remarks, made during an interview with the media on Sunday, underscored
U.S. stocks declined on Monday following President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada. However, major indices pared early losses mid-morning after Trump stated that tariffs against Mexico would be delayed by one month. The Nasdaq
The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) officially came into force on Sunday, introducing a comprehensive regulatory framework to govern AI applications across its member states. The legislation, considered the world’s first major AI law, aims to balance technological
The Kremlin has dismissed a renewed warning from U.S. President Donald Trump about imposing tariffs on BRICS nations if they move to establish a common currency. Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Kremlin, clarified that BRICS has no such plan and
Bitcoin surged past $105,000 following the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain current interest rates, with Fed Chair Jerome Powell affirming that U.S. banks can serve cryptocurrency clients, provided they effectively manage associated risks. On Thursday, Bitcoin climbed 3%, trading just
Hedge fund Elliott Management has issued a stark warning about the cryptocurrency market, describing it as a speculative bubble that is on the verge of an “inevitable collapse.” In an investor letter first reported by the leading media houses, the
Inflation in the United States remained persistent in December, with a key gauge monitored by the Federal Reserve rising 2.6% year-over-year, up from 2.4% in November. Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, remained steady at 2.8% for
The euro zone economy stagnated in the fourth quarter of 2024, registering zero growth, according to preliminary data released by Eurostat on Thursday. The figure fell short of economists’ expectations of a 0.1% expansion and followed a stronger-than-anticipated 0.4% growth
