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Direct impact of US tariffs on EBRD to remain limited, says Chief Economist

Muhamad Yehia As US President Donald Trump contin ues to shake up the global trading order, EBRD nations aren’t likely to feel the brunt of the disruption. Even so, diminished growth in other countries is set to have ripple effects. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in its …

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?Big Tech and Trump: What happens when business and politics mix

  Muhamad Yehia While big tech firms in the US have made efforts to improve relationships with the Trump administration, political controversies can spell danger for businesses. Major US tech companies have been making efforts to strengthen ties with President Donald Trump’s administration. However, these political manoeuvres have sparked backlash, …

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Rheinmetall sees profit jump as Europe prepares for military splurge

    Muhamad Yehia Germany’s Rheinmetall announces a 38% jump in net profit in 2024 and predicts a sales boost as Europe increases military capacity. Rheinmetall Group concluded its 2024 fiscal year with a record-high operating profit, up by 61% to around €1.48bn. The Düsseldorf-based firm also said on Wednesday …

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European stocks rise as Ukraine ceasefire talks boost market sentiment

Muhamad Yehia Euronews Business takes a look at how European and global markets are performing on Wednesday, amid escalating trade tensions and talks on Ukraine. European markets inched higher on Wednesday morning as increased optimism over a possible ceasefire in Russia’s war in Ukraine boosted investor sentiment. Britain’s FTSE 100 …

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AirBaltic CEO lauds new Starlink installation despite Musk controversy

  Muhamad Yehia The Latvian firm is the first European airline to introduce in-flight Wi-Fi powered by Elon Musk’s Starlink. AirBaltic CEO Martin Gauss has defended the firm’s decision to partner with Space X’s Starlink to provide in-flight internet to customers. “It made…some controversial headlines because Elon Musk is the …

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The next Microsoft will be started by a 17-year-old girl, Tara Chklovski says

  Muhamad Yehia Can young women revolutionise the world of tech? According to Tara Chklovski, CEO of Technovation, the answer is yes – it’s simply a matter of providing them with the same funding and networking opportunities as men. My Wildest Prediction is a podcast series from Euronews Businesswhere we …

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The UK economy unexpectedly contracts in January in setback for state

  Muhamad Yehia The British economy shrank in the first month of 2025 compared with December, driven by a decline in production. The monthly British GDP unexpectedly fell by 0.1% in January, following growth of 0.4% in December 2024, according to an estimate from the UK statistics office (ONS). The …

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European markets bounce back despite renewed Trump tariff threatsl

Muhamad Yehia US president Donald Trump has kicked trading tensions up a notch by threatening tariffs on EU alcohol, even as ECB president Lagarde warns that an escalating trade war could have severe global consequences. European markets remained buoyant on Friday afternoon, heading towards a strong close, despite US president …

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European markets bounce back despite renewed Trump tariff threats

Muhamad Yehia US president Donald Trump has kicked trading tensions up a notch by threatening tariffs on EU alcohol, even as ECB president Lagarde warns that an escalating trade war could have severe global consequences. European markets remained buoyant on Friday afternoon, heading towards a strong close, despite US president …

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European stocks, euro rally as Germany strikes historic debt deal

Muhamad Yehia Germany’s next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, struck a deal to loosen borrowing limits, unleashing €500 billion for defence and infrastructure. Markets surged, while analysts debated its impact on inflation and ECB rate policy. Germany’s conservative leader Friedrich Merz, set to become the next chancellor, sealed a landmark deal on …

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