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Global markets are set to focus on political and economic developments this week as Donald Trump is sworn in for his second term as US president on Monday. His anticipated new economic policies are expected to be a key topic at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, where global leaders and...

20 January 2025

China's economy met the government's growth target last year, but concerns about imbalances in the world’s second-largest economy and a US policy shift following Donald Trump’s inauguration as US president next week pressured markets. Asian markets reacted only mildly to the largely positive...

As the world watches the transition of power in the United States and worries about import tariffs, Europe faces its own political changes. Germany heads to the polls on 23 February after its coalition government collapsed in November 2024. This election could be crucial for the country's economy.

US stocks surged on Wednesday, buoyed by easing core inflation concerns, robust earnings from major financial institutions and lower Treasury yields. European stocks also traded higher. Asian markets followed suit on Thursday, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reporting...

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Travel and tourism companies can teach us a lot about the power of optimism and innovation, and the dangers of not following through on promises.

20 January 2025

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The constant rise in cyber-attacks means that robust cybersecurity is no longer a nice-to-have; it's a necessity. This presents growing opportunities for companies in the business of helping organisations to protect themselves.

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In a scene from the iconic 1967 movie The Graduate, an older man offers career advice to an aimless new college graduate played by Dustin Hoffman: "One word: Plastics. There's a great future in plastics."

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As visitor numbers rise, the economic benefits of tourism could well be outweighed by the industry's negative environmental impacts. The challenge for policymakers and industry leaders is to present sustainable alternatives that attract the next generation of tourists while preserving the...

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Trump's second term and Davos forum to steer markets

China's economic growth meets target, but markets remain cautious ahead of Trump inauguration

German elections: can this cure the economic malaise?

Stocks rally on easing inflation and strong earnings

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Sustainable tourism: Leading and lagging in the fight against climate change

Cybersecurity - increasing importance, impressive growth potential

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Saving tourism from itself: solutions for a cleaner industry

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