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Japan’s core consumer inflation accelerated in April, climbing 3.5 percent from a year earlier, marking the sharpest rise in more than two years. The increase, driven by reductions in government energy subsidies and a sustained surge in rice prices, underscores persistent inflationary pressures

Austria is forecast to face a third consecutive year of economic recession in 2025, according to the latest macroeconomic outlook published by the European Commission. The country’s economic performance continues to be hindered by subdued investment, restrained household consumption, and weakening exports, all set

The United States and Ukraine have finalized a landmark agreement granting Washington preferential access to Kyiv’s natural resources in exchange for establishing a joint reconstruction investment fund. The deal, announced Wednesday, concludes months of challenging negotiations and marks a significant

Consumer confidence in the United States declined for the fifth consecutive month in April, dropping to its lowest level since May 2020. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index fell by 7.9 points to 86, reflecting mounting concerns

The global air cargo sector is projected to grow by 5.5 percent in 2025, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), outpacing the anticipated global GDP growth despite persistent economic and geopolitical uncertainties. Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Global Head of

Gold prices remained largely flat on Monday, with investors closely watching for clarity on Trump’s tariffs ahead of a key April 2 deadline. Spot gold held at $3,026.85 per ounce by 1131 GMT, while U.S. gold futures edged up 0.4%

Brent crude prices declined nearly 3% on Wednesday, rebounding slightly from a three-year low as U.S. crude stockpiles rose more than expected, adding pressure on oil markets already grappling with OPEC+ plans to increase production and fresh U.S. tariffs on

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) will invest an additional $100 billion in U.S. chip production, the company and President Donald Trump announced Monday, expanding its existing $65 billion commitment in Arizona. TSMC, the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturer, is increasing its

Oil prices continued their upward trend, settling above $72 per barrel amid ongoing supply uncertainty and a weak dollar, which made dollar-denominated commodities more attractive to investors. The rise marked the third consecutive session of gains as concerns over potential supply

Rising egg prices in the U.S. are drawing attention as inflation concerns persist, potentially complicating the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy strategy. A severe egg shortage, largely attributed to an avian flu outbreak, has driven prices up by 15% from December