World economy

How CrowdStrike caused a global IT meltdown and what comes next
Last week, the world faced what was likely the biggest IT failure in history. When some people around the world logged onto their laptops on Friday, they were greeted with a blue error screen on their Microsoft Windows operating system. But this was not a Microsoft issue. It was all to do with a U.S. […]
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Germany’s struggling construction sector is showing no signs of a recovery
Construction site of a residential building with scaffolding and large cranes Fhm | Moment | Getty Images The German construction sector is showing no signs of recovering, even after being in a crisis for months and despite pledges of support and investment from the government. Recent economic data shows the industry is still in a […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: How will India spend its billions?
New Delhi, India – February 01: Finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, outside Finance Ministry on the Budget Day, with other members of Finance Ministry in New Delhi on February 01, 2024. (Photo by Hardik Chhabra/ The India Today Group via Getty Images) The India Today Group | The India Today Group | Getty Images This report […]
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European stocks close slightly lower as ECB holds interest rates steady, Volvo Cars jumps 9%
23 February 2024, Hesse, Frankfurt/Main: The lights of Frankfurt am Main’s banking skyline glow in the last light of day. Photo: Boris Roessler/dpa (Photo by Boris Roessler/picture alliance via Getty Images) Boris Roessler | Picture Alliance | Getty Images European markets closed slightly lower on Thursday, slipping from gains held through most of the session […]
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IMF raises India’s economic outlook, says global growth will remain lackluster
The IMF said it is optimistic on Chinese consumption returning in the next few years, but falling birth rates will still cause an economic down. Martin Puddy | Photodisc | Getty Images The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its economic forecast for India for 2024, while warning that growth will dip in the following year. […]
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Europe heads for mixed open as markets digest Powell’s comments on cutting rates
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at a news conference on interest rates, the economy and monetary policy actions on June 15, 2022. Olivier Douliery- | Afp | Getty Images So, “if you wait until inflation gets all the way down to 2%, you’ve probably waited too long,” he said Monday. His comments, combined […]
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‘Luxury shame’: China’s rich shy away from flaunting their wealth amid economic jitters
China’s rich are turning their backs on flaunting their wealth as the economy faces headwinds, putting the country’s luxury market under pressure. D3sign | Moment | Getty Images China’s rich are growing more cautious about flaunting their wealth as the economy faces headwinds, putting the country’s luxury market under pressure. There are emerging signs of […]
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Markets expected to get a short-term boost after Trump survives shooting
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 13, 2024. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters U.S. stocks are expected to get a short-term boost in the aftermath of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump over the weekend, as analysts say […]
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Dubai crown prince appointed UAE defense minister
Contemporary architecture, Dubai central business district and auto targeted visitors are seen from Sky Views Observatory on Dec. 13, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dominika Zarzycka | SOPA Photos | LightRocket The crown prince of Dubai has been appointed as minister of protection for the United Arab Emirates as portion of a broader cupboard […]
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