The trade tensions between Europe and China are expected to intensify as China’s manufacturing capabilities continue to expand in strategic industries. According to Jens Eskelund, the president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, there is a concern that European industries are being priced out of the market due to China’s competitive manufacturing
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The upcoming federal tax deadline has many Americans rushing to file their tax returns, but for U.S. expatriates, the process is even more complex. With extra filing rules and regulations, the burden of managing and filing U.S. taxes is causing some expats to question their American citizenship. In a recent survey conducted by Greenback Expat
Bentley Motors, known for its luxury cars, has adjusted its timeline for transitioning to offering exclusively electric vehicles (EVs). Originally planning to have all-electric options by the end of the decade, CEO Adrian Hallmark recently announced a delay in this transition due to various factors. While the company remains committed to carbon neutrality and EVs,
China’s economic figures for the first two months of the year exceeded expectations, signaling positive growth in various sectors. Retail sales increased by 5.5%, industrial production rose by 7%, and fixed asset investment grew by 4.2%, all surpassing analyst forecasts. Despite these positive developments, the unemployment rate in cities stood at 5.3%, highlighting underlying challenges
Amidst the recent market volatility, one stock that has caught the eye of top analysts is CrowdStrike (CRWD). This cybersecurity provider has been making waves with its impressive quarterly results and optimistic guidance. The company’s acquisition of Flow Security, a cloud data runtime security solutions provider, has further solidified its position in the market. Mizuho
Bitcoin, once known for its extreme price fluctuations, is now experiencing a more stable market environment. According to Matt Hougan of Bitwise Asset Management, the cryptocurrency’s wild price swings have decreased significantly over the past decade. This shift in volatility signals a maturing market that is attracting a new wave of investors. Hougan attributes the
Bitcoin has been making headlines recently, reaching record highs of $73,000 this week. This surge in price is largely attributed to the demand for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds. However, despite a slight dip to $67,000 on Friday, the price is still up by over 50% year to date. With this surge in popularity, tax professionals
As the rate of inflation starts to subside, projections indicate that the annual increases for Social Security may see a decline in 2025 and beyond. Mary Johnson, a Social Security and Medicare policy analyst at The Senior Citizens League, suggests that the current spike in high inflation has led to higher Social Security cost-of-living adjustments.
Menopause, once a taboo topic, has now become a part of public conversation, with celebrities like Drew Barrymore and Naomi Watts shedding light on its symptoms and treatments. Despite the increased awareness, there still remains a significant gap in the treatment of menopause symptoms, presenting a lucrative opportunity for companies to fill in. A recent
The drastic drop in shares of German property giant Vonovia by more than 7% on Friday has shed light on the deepening real estate crisis in Europe’s largest economy. Vonovia reported an annual loss of 6.76 billion euros for 2023, a significant increase from the 669.4 million euro loss reported a year earlier. This sudden