Germany’s ifo Business Climate Index rises to 86.9 points in April
The business sentiment among companies in Germany has improved slightly, with the ifo Business Climate Index rising in…
Japan’s emergency economic measures to counter impact of US tariffs
Ahead of a second round of bilateral trade negotiations with the United States scheduled for next week, Japan…
France releases second WTO fund instalment for trade support
France has released a second instalment of CHF 1.7 million (~$2.16 million) to boost technical assistance and capacity-building…
UK & New Zealand reaffirm partnership, global commitments
Reflecting on their long-standing partnership built on shared values, people-to-people ties, and deep mutual trust, the UK and…
ICE cotton rebounds on crude oil, dollar weakness & stock gains
ICE cotton futures recovered yesterday, supported by a rebound in the stock market, rising crude oil prices, and…
ICE cotton dips on weak export outlook, crude oil decline
ICE cotton futures eased slightly on Thursday due to a lower US cotton export forecast and weak global…
US tariffs threaten to push Germany into recession: ifo Institute
The tariffs announced by the US President may massively damage the German economy, according to initial calculations by…
Bangladesh calls for maintaining fair, safe environment in factories
The interim government in Bangladesh has called for maintaining a fair and safe environment in factories and the…
Sweden’s H&M nears 2025 sustainability goals ahead of schedule
H&M has published its 2024 Annual and Sustainability Report, reporting that 89 per cent of the materials used…
Crude oil support helps ICE cotton break 8-session losing streak
ICE cotton futures closed higher on Wednesday, breaking an eight-session losing streak. Higher crude oil prices and gains…
US economy faces slowdown as growth trends weaken, SBI report warns
US economy may be heading towards a downturn, as post-pandemic growth proves to be an outlier, according to…
US growth forecast cut as trade war hits economy; inflation up: Fitch
US’ growth forecast for 2025 has been revised down to 1.7 per cent from 2.1 per cent, while…