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In a recent press conference, U.S. President Donald Trump did not rule out the use of military or economic pressure to gain control over Greenland and the Panama Canal, signaling a shift in his foreign policy stance. “I can’t give you guarantees,” Trump said when asked whether such actions were on the table. Trump suggested that he could impose tariffs on Denmark if the Scandinavian country opposes the...
McDonald’s has scaled back several diversity-related initiatives in the United States, joining a growing list of major American companies that have recently revised their diversity and inclusion policies. The fast-food giant’s decision follows similar moves by other large corporations such as supermarket chain Walmart, motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson, and spirits producer Brown-Forman, the maker of Jack Daniel’s whiskey. As part of its shift, McDonald’s announced that it will no...
Automaker Stellantis has announced the resignation of its CEO, Carlos Tavares, effective immediately. The decision, described by board member Henri de Castries as stemming from “differences in viewpoints” between the executive and the board, leaves the company without a clear successor. Tavares, widely regarded as one of the most respected leaders in the automotive industry, issued a profit warning in September concerning Stellantis’ 2024 financial results, citing declining...
The Russian ruble has experienced a sharp decline in value over the past few days, reaching its weakest level since March 2022, when Russia had just launched its invasion of Ukraine. As of now, one US dollar (around €0.95) is worth approximately 108 rubles. The depreciation is not limited to the dollar. The ruble has also weakened significantly against the euro and the Chinese yuan. Currently, over 113...
British airline EasyJet has announced significant profits, driven by a growing trend among travelers to book complete vacation packages, including flights and accommodations, directly through the airline. This trend reflects a resurgence in travel demand as people are eager to take holidays again. In markets such as Germany, England, and France, EasyJet offers customers the convenience of booking transport and lodging in one place. These package deals contributed...
Donald Trump has announced that, if he is re-elected as President of the United States, he will impose significant import tariffs on China. Canada and Mexico are also expected to face similar measures. On his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump stated that these tariffs are being introduced to combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking. Trump is proposing a 10% import tariff on products exported from China to...
Disney has agreed to a $43 million settlement (€41 million) over allegations that thousands of women were paid less than their male counterparts for years. The settlement still requires court approval. The company maintains that it has always aimed to pay its employees fairly. The settlement covers thousands of women who have worked for Disney as employees since 2015. The case began in 2019 with Ronda Rasmussen, a...
Archegos founder Bill Hwang had previously been found guilty of fraud and market manipulation. He was accused of misleading banks by inflating the value of Archegos’s investments through various deceptive tactics. The imposed prison sentence, however, is less than the 21-year term initially sought by the U.S. Department of Justice. Prosecutors also demanded that Hwang pay over $12 billion in damages to victims. “This is one of those...
Spotify now boasts 640 million users worldwide, marking an 11% increase compared to the third quarter of last year. The number of paying subscribers grew by 12% over the same period, reaching 252 million users. Due to last summer’s price hikes, paying users are now generating more revenue per person for Spotify than last year. The music streaming platform now earns an average of €13.95 per paying user...
The European Union decided on Tuesday to definitively impose import duties on electric cars made in China. In July, the EU already introduced provisional levies that could amount to more than 30 percent. Recently, electric cars from China, such as BYD, SAIC and Lynk & Co, have become very popular in Europe. According to Brussels, Beijing gives its car manufacturers a lot of support, bringing the vehicles to...
It is the worst trade market day for Philips in 26 years. This was because the company reported Monday morning that sales in China were disappointing. This will probably continue to play tricks on Philips for the rest of the year, reducing revenue expectations. Philips last lost more market value in one day in September 1998. Even during the sleep apnea affair of recent years, the Amsterdam-based group...
It would be the first time ever that Volkswagen closes factories in home country Germany. Daniela Cavallo, chair of the works council, speaks of “starvation” by the management. “This means that even more products, shifts and complete production lines will be cut,” Cavallo says according to the Bloomberg news agency. Volkswagen employees were already planning to stop work on Monday. They protest against the plans to close factories....
The European Commission’s proposal was adopted with 518 out of 635 votes. 56 MEPs voted against, 61 abstained. “A historic moment,” Roberta Metsola said after the vote result. “We are giving a clear message that Russia as an aggressor will have to pay for the destructions in Ukraine.” The support in the European Parliament is broad, as it became clear earlier during the debate on Tuesday. MEPs from...
ASML is already not allowed to sell its latest chip machines in China, while that is the largest market for the Veldhoven company. Stricter export rules now also apply to older machines. In doing so, the government wants to prevent China from using advanced chips for military purposes. “When you look at the geopolitical landscape, I think it’s clear that the United States will continue to put pressure...
Last month, nearly 140,000 all-electric cars were sold, according to figures from the European association of car manufacturers ACEA. There were 127,000 a year earlier. Due to the increase, the market share has also become a lot bigger, because total car sales fell down a bit in September. More electric models have been purchased in Italy, Spain, Germany and the Netherlands, among others. Especially the increase at the...
The fact that China is now the largest customer is mainly because Europe has phased out its dependence on Russian natural gas in a few years. That policy is motivated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. It also plays a role in the fact that China is consuming significantly more gas this year to produce electricity, for example. Chinese households also consume more. It ensures...
Alfen, a leading EV charging station manufacturer, is undergoing a major reorganization that will result in a 15% reduction of its workforce, equating to approximately 150 job losses. This decision comes in light of a downturn in the electric vehicle (EV) market, where Alfen, operating both domestically and internationally, is facing declining sales. The reduction in sales has put significant pressure on the company’s profitability, necessitating cost-cutting measures,...
The Fed monitors this inflation rate closely when setting interest rates. This is the lowest inflation rate since February 2021. This means that US consumer prices were 2.5% higher last month than they were in August 2023. For example, food prices were 2.1% more expensive than a year ago. Both the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank (ECB) target an inflation rate of around 2%. In...
Mars, the American confectionery giant known for brands like M&M’s, Snickers, and Skittles, has announced the acquisition of Pringles maker Kellanova for approximately $36 billion (over 32 billion euros). The deal was confirmed by both companies on Wednesday, with Mars agreeing to pay $83.50 per share for Kellanova. This acquisition, one of the largest in the sector’s history, had been the subject of speculation earlier this month. Kellanova...
Workers at the Escondida mine in Chile, the world’s largest copper mine, have gone on strike after wage negotiations with BHP failed to reach an agreement. The union, representing 2,400 miners, demands better wages, shorter working hours, increased bonuses, and additional compensation for long-serving employees. The strike, which began on August 13, 2024, comes after the union rejected BHP’s offer, including a $28,900 bonus per worker. Escondida is...
The price of Arabica coffee beans surged significantly on Monday amid fears of frost in Brazil. Traders are anticipating cold weather in the South American country this week, which could negatively impact the harvest, according to Bloomberg. Prices rose by as much as 7% on the New York futures market, marking the largest increase in weeks. Over the past weekend, some areas in southern Brazil, the world’s largest...
Disney’s recent financial results present a mixed picture of both significant successes and ongoing challenges. The entertainment giant reported a 3.7% increase in revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2024, reaching $23.16 billion, with a notable swing to profitability, achieving a net income of $2.62 billion compared to a $460 million loss in the same quarter last year. One of the most striking developments for Disney is...
European gas prices have experienced a significant surge, reaching their highest levels since early December 2023. The benchmark on gas futures rose by as much as 5.8% to €38.79 per megawatt-hour on Thursday, reflecting growing concerns over the stability of gas supplies from Russia amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. The spike in prices followed reports that Ukrainian forces had seized control of the Sudzha gas transit point,...
Infineon Technologies, a leading German semiconductor manufacturer, has announced plans to cut 1,400 jobs globally due to disappointing financial results and a challenging market environment. This move comes as the company reported a sharp decline in its third-quarter earnings for fiscal year 2024, with revenue falling to €3.7 billion, down approximately 9% from the previous year. Net profits also dropped by more than 50%, reaching €403 million. The...
Caterpillar Inc., the American construction and mining equipment giant, experienced a notable decline in its financial performance in the second quarter, with revenue dropping by 4% compared to the same period last year. The company’s total revenue fell to $16.7 billion, down from $17.4 billion a year earlier. This decline came despite efforts to offset the impact through higher sales prices, which partially cushioned the blow but were...
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