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China’s economic foundations are under intense strain as key sectors struggle to maintain momentum. Factory activity contracted for a fourth consecutive month in August, signaling deepening deflationary pressures. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that the official manufacturing purchasing

Japan’s industrial output saw a 2.8% rise in July, driven by increased production of semiconductor equipment and electrical devices due to growing demand from overseas and data centers. The latest figures, released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has experienced significant growth, reaching nearly $215 billion in 2023. Khalid Al Falih, the Saudi Minister of Investment, attributes this surge to several key reforms enacted in recent years. These include the Civil Transactions

Global stock markets saw modest gains today, with Nvidia Corp. at the center of attention as it approaches a pivotal earnings announcement. The tech giant, a key player in the AI sector, is anticipated to report a revenue surge of

Lego announced a robust 13% revenue increase for the first half of 2024, reaching 31 billion Danish krone (approximately $4.65 billion), driven by popular lines like Lego Icons and a successful collaboration with Epic Games’ Fortnite. CEO Niels Christiansen highlighted

In the second quarter of 2024, the European Union registered a trade surplus of €40.4 billion in goods, marking a significant reduction from €55.3 billion in the preceding quarter. This figure represents the fourth consecutive quarter the EU has maintained

Oil prices experienced a notable increase on Monday, with U.S. crude rising 3% due to a halt in production from Libya and heightened tensions in the Middle East. The production stoppage comes as Libya’s eastern government, situated in Benghazi, declared

U.S. Treasury yields remained relatively stable on Monday, with the 10-year note holding firm in the wake of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s latest comments, which strongly hinted at upcoming rate cuts. Amidst a volatile economic climate, the 10-year Treasury

In a statement released Wednesday, Haitham Al Ghais, the Secretary-General of OPEC, addressed common misconceptions about the competition between oil and electrification, emphasizing the collaborative role petroleum plays across various sectors. Al Ghais highlighted the critical role of petroleum and

As 2024 progresses, gold has surged by over 20%, drawing heightened interest from Wall Street as it begins to outshine the broader U.S. stock market. According to financial experts, this trend is largely influenced by the Federal Reserve’s potential policy