Economy

The Global Economy: New Opportunities and Challenges Ahead The global economy is undergoing significant transformations, emphasizing the need for sustainable growth strategies. These strategies aim to balance technological progress with the well-being of society. This year is expected to be crucial, as studies show economies worldwide are shifting toward digital …

Syria After December 8, 2024: Addressing the Legacy of Corruption in the Assad Regime and Recovering Looted Funds Syria underwent a profound transformation beginning on December 8, 2024, the day the Assad family’s regime collapsed after ruling the country for over five decades. One of the main challenges facing the …

Major retailers in the UK have reported a severe shortage of bananas, with the essential fruit disappearing from most markets and supermarkets across the country in recent days. According to a report published by the British newspaper “Metro,” the shortage is attributed to tropical storms that swept through the Pacific …

Jerome Powell: The Federal Reserve Is Not in a Hurry to Adjust Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell confirmed that the central bank does not need to rush into adjusting interest rates due to the uncertainty caused by the economic policies of President Donald Trump and …

EU Antitrust and Technology Chiefs Clarify Position on Digital Markets Act In a joint letter dated March 6, EU Competition Chief Teresa Ribeiro and EU Technology Chief Hena Verkoinen clarified to members of the U.S. Congress that the Digital Markets Act in Europe aims to keep digital markets open and …

Trump and Cryptocurrencies: The White House Signs an Executive Order to Create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bitcoin fell by more than 5% following the announcement on Thursday by U.S. President Donald Trump, who signed an executive order to establish a strategic reserve of the world’s most famous cryptocurrency. In his …

Ursula von der Leyen Unveils a Five-Step Plan to Fund Defense Investments in the EU European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has shared details of a five-step plan aimed at increasing defense funding across the European Union. The plan seeks to give member states more financial flexibility, allowing them …

Egypt Announces Plan to Transfer State-Owned Companies to the Sovereign Wealth Fund: A Strategic Move or Just Administrative Reorganization? The Egyptian government has announced a comprehensive plan to transfer the management of all state-owned companies to the Egyptian Sovereign Wealth Fund, with the aim of maximizing the return on state …

Nikkei Index Hits 6-Month Low Due to Tech Stock Declines and Yen Appreciation The Japanese Nikkei index saw a sharp drop of 2.17% at the close of Friday’s trading, finishing at 36,887.17 points, its lowest level since September 18th. The index also reached 36,813.62 points during the session, marking its …

Dollar Declines as Investors Await Job Data Amid Economic Growth Concerns The dollar experienced a decline in early Friday trading, approaching its lowest level in four months, due to growing uncertainty about the outlook for the U.S. economy amid ongoing changes in tariff policies. This drop has led investors to …