The European Commission sharply reduced its growth outlook on Monday, warning that trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty risk further weakening the bloc’s fragile economy.
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Go Deeper (5 min read)In recent months, a wave of cautious optimism has swept across European circles. Some claim that Europe is "back on track" — buoyed by a perceived slowdown in the United States.
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Go Deeper (4 min read)The United States retains a powerful edge in the global economy for one simple reason: it consumes.
Go Deeper (5 min read)The trade war between the U.S. and China has reached new heights, with President Trump implementing a sweeping set of tariffs that now total 104% on Chinese goods.
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