Business

EU posts €11.1B trade deficit in aluminium for 2024 as imports outpace exports despite volume declines.

Hyundai Motor Group announces $20B US investment to expand EV and steel production as tariff deadlines loom.

Gold holds above $3,000 as markets seek clarity on Trump’s tariffs amid inflation concerns and a weaker U.S. dollar.

Electronic payments in Korea reached a new record in 2024, signaling growing consumer adoption of contact-free financial transactions.

European Parliament committee approves macro-financial assistance for Egypt and Jordan totalling €4.5 billion.

Japan inflation slows to 3.0% in February, easing after four months of acceleration due to renewed state energy subsidies.

The World Bank Group’s Global Digital Summit highlights efforts to enhance digital public infrastructure and close the digital gap worldwide.

World coffee prices surged 38.8% in 2024, and FAO warns they may rise further in 2025 due to supply disruptions …

UNCTAD’s report reveals global trade hit $33 trillion in 2024, yet uncertainty over tariffs, policies, and economic shifts remains high.

France GDP growth forecast for 2025 cut to 0.7% by Banque de France, reflecting economic slowdown.