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Equity indices in New York jumped on Tuesday after the previous session saw significant drops in major indices following President Trump's call for preemptive interest rate cuts and his criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Meanwhile, Trump reassured markets that he has no intention to fire...

23 April 2025

On the New York stock exchange stock indices slumped on Monday in response to US President Trump’s renewed criticism of Fed Chair Powell, reigniting the debate about the Fed's independence. Meanwhile, China’s central bank held lending rates unchanged on Monday, following the ECB’s latest...

The head of the US central bank, Jerome Powell, warned that US tariffs could prolong inflation. On Wall Street, equity indices were under pressure, driven by a negative sentiment in technology stocks, and despite better-than-expected US retail sales data. In Asian stock markets, however, saw...

Economic growth in the world’s second-largest economy was stronger than anticipated in the first quarter of this year. Stock indices in the Asian-Pacific region traded mostly lower today, led by a drop in Hong Kong, following a downturn on Wall Street on Tuesday. Today, investors awaited more...

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This guide sheds light on where the world is making progress in climate mitigation across five significant sectors - and where action is still needed.

22 April 2025

The sun is a mighty ball of energy in glistening yellow and shades of red, floating in black space.

Producing vast amounts of cheap, clean energy, the sun is critical for global decarbonisation. Harnessing solar power involves everything from photovoltaics and batteries to the transmission lines and transformers that form the backbone of the world's power systems.

A diverse group of women in festive gowns pose on a stage to present the awards they received.

Women's entrepreneurship is creating opportunities for the global economy, investors - and society.

A look at Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing has sparked debate for years: can it deliver meaningful financial returns while addressing pressing global challenges? And is it reshaping financial strategies - or simply reframing old ideas in new terms?

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Stock markets in the US and Asia rebound on trade optimism, while the IMF cuts its growth forecasts

Wall Street tumbles as Trump ramps up attack on Fed Chair Powell

Powell warns tariffs may challenge Fed - US stocks tumble

China’s economy exceeds expectations

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Climate solutions: An overview of progress and opportunities

The power of the sun: investing in clean energy

Female entrepreneurship: A global phenomenon with the power to shape the future

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