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UAE strengthens position among fastest-growing economies

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ABU DHABI, December 18, 2025: The United Arab Emirates strengthened its position in 2025 as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, driven by broad-based expansion in non-oil sectors, rising trade volumes, and sustained investment inflows. Official...
South Korean economy grows 2 percent in 2024, steady progress
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South Korean economy grows 2 percent in 2024, steady progress

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South Korea's economy expanded by 2 percent in 2024, according to preliminary data released Wednesday by the Bank of Korea (BOK). The growth rate aligns with the central bank's earlier estimate from January and marks...
World Bank remains bullish on India’s economic growth and potential
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World Bank remains bullish on India’s economic growth and potential

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The World Bank has reaffirmed its confidence in India's economic potential, emphasizing that the country remains a key investment destination despite minor fluctuations in its growth trajectory. Speaking at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Business Summit,...
Crude extends gains amid OPEC+ uncertainty and weaker U.S. dollar
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Crude extends gains amid OPEC+ uncertainty and weaker U.S. dollar

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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...
UK growth forecast slashed as Bank of England lowers rates
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UK growth forecast slashed as Bank of England lowers rates

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The Bank of England (BoE) announced its first interest rate cut of 2025 on Thursday, reducing the benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 4.5%. The decision, made amid concerns over sluggish economic growth, saw...
Korean won hits new yearly low amid Trump tariff concerns
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Korean won hits new yearly low amid Trump tariff concerns

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The South Korean won fell sharply against the US dollar on Monday, reaching its lowest point of the year amid growing concerns over the economic impact of new tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump....
Kremlin rebuffs Trump’s claim on BRICS currency, stresses investments
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Kremlin rebuffs Trump’s claim on BRICS currency, stresses investments

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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...
Elliott Management warns of crypto collapse due to White House backing
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Elliott Management warns of crypto collapse due to White House backing

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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...
China industrial profits fall 4.7 percent in first eleven months of 2024
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China industrial profits fall 4.7 percent in first eleven months of 2024

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China’s National Bureau of Statistics reported a 4.7 percent decline in the combined profits of major industrial enterprises for the January-to-November period of 2024. The data, released on Friday, highlights ongoing pressures on the country’s...
ADB lowers South Korea’s 2025 growth forecast to 2 percent
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ADB lowers South Korea’s 2025 growth forecast to 2 percent

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised South Korea's 2025 economic growth forecast downward to 2 percent, according to an announcement by Seoul's finance ministry on Wednesday. The adjustment reflects a 0.3 percentage-point decrease from...