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Israeli economy reels as GDP shrinks by 20% amid Gaza war
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Israeli economy reels as GDP shrinks by 20% amid Gaza war

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Israel's gross domestic product (GDP) took a significant hit, contracting by nearly 20% in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to official figures released recently. This downturn surpassed earlier predictions by analysts, who had forecasted...
Geopolitical pressures hamper China's quest for self-sufficiency
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Geopolitical pressures hamper China’s quest for self-sufficiency

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Chinese authorities are taking measures to boost bank lending and equity markets. However, it seems unlikely that these actions will reverse negative investor sentiment significantly. Beijing's focus on national strategy points to potential deflationary risks...
Inflation cools rapidly, paving the way for economic confidence in 2024
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Inflation cools rapidly, paving the way for economic confidence in 2024

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As the year 2023 drew to a close, many had anticipated it would be marked by economic turmoil and recession fears. However, it defied expectations and emerged as a year of remarkable resilience for the...
UAE and Malaysian foreign ministers discuss enhanced cooperation
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UAE and Malaysian foreign ministers discuss enhanced cooperation

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Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs, engaged in productive discussions with his Malaysian counterpart, Zambry Abdul Kadir, during his official visit to Kuala Lumpur on June 15, 2023. The diplomatic...