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USA ports threatened by new strike

All larger ports from the state of Maine in northeastern USA to Texas in the south are threatened by yet another crippling strike among harbor workers. .

USA ports threatened by new strike

Gas price rises ahead of Ukrainian stop

For the first time in over a year, the European natural gas price has reached 50 euros per MWh. The price surge comes the day before Ukraine's planned stop of Russian export gas through the country.

Gas price rises ahead of Ukrainian stop

Slightly increased pressure in China's industry

The manufacturing industry in China stepped up its activity for the third consecutive month in December – but the increase was less than the market had expected. .

Slightly increased pressure in China's industry

Lower Inflation than Expected in the USA

Inflation in the USA amounted to 2. 4 per cent in November according to the so-called PCE measure, which is the one the USA's central bank Federal Reserve (Fed) prefers to use when deciding on the interest rate.

Lower Inflation than Expected in the USA

Unchanged interest rate in Norway

Norway's central bank has, as expected, left the interest rate unchanged at 4. 5 percent, the bank writes in a press release.

Unchanged interest rate in Norway

British inflation rises

Inflation in the United Kingdom, according to the CPI measure, lands at 2. 6 percent in annual terms in November.

British inflation rises

Consumption falters in China

Growth in China's retail trade slowed down somewhat in November, according to the country's national statistics bureau. Sales increased by 3 percent compared to the same month last year, which is less than expected.

Consumption falters in China

The longest price increase for bitcoin in three years

Seven weeks in a row, the value of bitcoins has risen. It is the longest price increase in over three years for the cryptocurrency, notes the news agency Bloomberg.

The longest price increase for bitcoin in three years

Unexpected setback for British economy

The British economy contracted for the second month in a row in October, according to a preliminary calculation from the statistics agency ONS. The unexpected decline was 0.

Unexpected setback for British economy

ECB cuts interest rate – euro falls

The European Central Bank (ECB) is lowering its interest rates and is also revising its forecasts for growth and inflation downwards. In the interest rate decision, a key phrase about monetary policy being "restrictive" is removed, which causes the euro to fall slightly.

ECB cuts interest rate – euro falls

Double rate cut in Switzerland – the franc falls

The Central Bank of Switzerland surprises the market with a double rate cut of 50 basis points (0. 50 percentage points) to 0.

Double rate cut in Switzerland – the franc falls

After Trump's threats – China takes unique decision

For the first time in over a decade, China is making a drastic shift regarding the country's economy. The goal: to boost the country's consumption.

After Trump's threats – China takes unique decision

Downward trend for retail trade in the eurozone

Retail trade in the eurozone unexpectedly fell sharply in October. German retail trade weighed down with a setback of 1.

Downward trend for retail trade in the eurozone

CEO of Health Insurance Giant Shot Dead

The American health insurance giant United Healthcare's CEO has been shot dead, reports the New York police. .

CEO of Health Insurance Giant Shot Dead

Slow in the Service Sector

The Purchasing Managers' Index for the private service sector fell to 50. 9 in November, from revised 53.

Slow in the Service Sector

Unexpected setback for South Africa's growth

South Africa's economy contracted by 0. 3 percent in the third quarter compared to the second quarter.

Unexpected setback for South Africa's growth

Turkish inflation falls – but unexpectedly little

Inflation in Turkey took a step down in November, but a small one. Consumer prices rose by 47.

Turkish inflation falls – but unexpectedly little

USA inflation increases as expected

Inflation in the USA rose to 2. 3 percent in October according to the so-called PCE measure.

USA inflation increases as expected

More China and Shadow Fleet in New EU Sanctions

More vessels and more Chinese companies are expected to be included in the EU's next sanctions package regarding Russia's war in Ukraine. .

More China and Shadow Fleet in New EU Sanctions

The Gaming Company's Stock Soars - Confirms Purchase Inquiry

The Japanese media company Kadokawa – which controls the "Elden Ring" developer From Software – is surging on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, following reports that electronics giant Sony may be on its way to acquire the company. .

The Gaming Company's Stock Soars - Confirms Purchase Inquiry

Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm open to relocating headquarters to the USA

Europe is one of the world's weakest telecom markets. This is according to Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm in an interview in New York with the news agency Bloomberg.

Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm open to relocating headquarters to the USA

Apotea to be listed on the stock exchange soon

The online pharmacy Apotea plans to list its shares on the Stockholm Stock Exchange during the fourth quarter of this year, according to the company. No new capital from the owners is planned in connection with the listing.

Apotea to be listed on the stock exchange soon

Shareholders' Meeting at Northvolt

The battery manufacturer Northvolt called an shareholders' meeting on Wednesday to discuss the financial crisis and attempts to raise more money, reports the news agency Bloomberg with reference to sources with insight. The meeting concerned attempts to secure a rescue package of around 300 million dollars (equivalent to nearly 3.

Shareholders' Meeting at Northvolt

Inflation upswing does not threaten interest rate cuts

Inflation, according to the measure KPIF, rose in October to 1. 5 percent.

Inflation upswing does not threaten interest rate cuts