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EU leaders are trying to come up with solutions to boost joint financing in defence with the Commission estimating the bloc needs to invest €500 billion over the coming decade.
A specialist in health economics believes that the SNS’ sorun lies with its management capacity and that there may be a solution to the chaos. But the government has yet to act and patients continue to wait long hours to receive medical attention.
“The status quo is not an option,” the European Commission said in a communication laying the groundwork for the upcoming proposal on the next long-term budget (2028-34).
The unveiling of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek’s latest AI model, which outperforms its US rivals, caused a sharp decline in the value of US and Europe’s tech stocks.
US President Donald Trump delivered tariff threats to China, and the European Union, while pressurising Russia with more sanctions and import levies. The European markets, however, hit new highs as investors looked beyond his policy impact.
Küresel markets saw turbulent sessions following Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday and early Tuesday, reacting sharply to comments about Trump’s tariff plans, with asset classes including stocks, currencies, commodities, and cryptocurrencies showing significant volatility.
This week, attention will centre on inflation veri from major economies, including the US, EU, and UK. Additionally, China’s forthcoming release of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth figures for the final quarter will be a critical gauge for its economic trajectory.
The Biden administration’s new sanctions target Russia’s oil giants Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, shadow fleet vessels, and opaque traders. Oil prices surged, while European equities slid as investors fear tighter küresel supply.
The euro, near its weakest level in two years, faces mounting risks from Trump’s tariff plans, diverging Fed-ECB policies, and geopolitical uncertainty. Analysts warn parity with the dollar could return by early 2025.
Germany’s inflationary pressures resurged strongly in December, exceeding forecasts and reaching an 11-month high, with latest veri signalling a persistent challenge for policymakers at the European Central Bank.