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The past week was a rollercoaster for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). The tech giant dodged a bullet with the new reciprocal tariffs, only to face potential supply chain disruptions. Plans to shift iPhone production from China to India emerged, while rising costs and AI delays led to a price target...

The ongoing U.S. trade war has put tech giants like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Facebook-parent Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), and Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google at the heart of negotiations, with the EU preparing retaliatory measures and the U.K. offering tax relief to...

Experts urge the U.S. to collaborate with the European Union to secure assets in Ukraine’s critical minerals, arguing that a joint partnership would be the best solution for everyone involved. Dr. Patrick Schroder and Armida van Rij, senior research fellows at Chatham House, advocate for a...

Former White House Communications Director, Anthony Scaramucci, has suggested that the EU should counter President Donald Trump‘s tariff strategy by reducing their own tariffs on U.S. imports to zero. What Happened: In a recent podcast, Scaramucci put forth this strategy. Rather than...

French satellite operator Eutelsat Communications S.A. has risen over 630% since Monday, following President Donald Trump‘s announcement of a freeze in Ukraine’s military aid. What Happened: Eutelsat’s surge comes as the French company is in talks with the European Union to...

Risk assets tumbled as a wave of bearish sentiment gripped markets, with escalating trade tensions, disappointing earnings and signs of economic fragility weighing on investor confidence. President Donald Trump confirmed a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, effective March 4, while also...

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is continuing its price slide on Wednesday as President Donald Trump threatened 25 percent tariffs on the European Union. The apex crypto slid as low as $83,724 in the aftermath. The Financial Times on Wednesday reported on the president’s remarks at the first cabinet...

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg's accusation of censorship has been firmly denied by the European Commission. What Happened: On Wednesday, the European Commission dismissed claims by Meta that EU data laws censor social media, reported Reuters. The Commission stated that...

The EU’s USB-C directive has officially come into force, mandating a universal charging port for electronic devices. What Happened: The directive, effective from 2025, requires mobile phones to feature a USB-C port. All 27 EU member states had until Dec. 28 to incorporate this directive into...

The European Commission (EC) downgraded its forecast for the European Union's (EU) gross domestic product,  pointing to "key geopolitical risks" from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East. Brussels expects the EU GDP to grow by a mere 0.8% this year and 1.5% in 2025 compared to a May forecast...

The Germany commercial property market "remains a source of elevated risk," one that financial regulators are monitoring closely after a rapid succession of interest rate increases hit property values. "The financial system is facing acute challenges due to geopolitical tensions and a weak economy...

The EU is reportedly set to investigate Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) in 2025 for favoring its in-house branded products. What Happened: The EU is preparing a case against Amazon under its Digital Markets Act or DMA, reported Reuters, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter. The probe...

European geopolitical stability may improve during the next Trump administration, despite concerns about the upcoming US president's impact on global security.  Citi analyst have forecasted Citi analysts forecasted that Brent crude, which closed at $73.49 a barrel on Wednesday,  would...

It was a rollercoaster week for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). From facing a hefty legal claim in the UK to receiving directives from the EU, the tech giant had its hands full. Amidst these challenges, Apple also revealed exciting plans for new tech products set to challenge industry competitors. Here...

The Georgian elections plunged the Caucasus country into political uncertainty after the pro-Russian ruling party won amid allegations of Russian meddling.   Thousands of pro-European Union (EU) supporters have protested in the capital Tbilisi since the vote on October 26. The opposition...