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Faced with rising long-term rates, governments want to reduce maturity of their debt

As investors keep a close eye on rising long-term rates, governments are concerned about higher borrowing costs. But a solution is emerging to mitigate the impact on public finances: reducing debt...

Toyota optimizes production to better serve North American market

The Japanese car manufacturer will transfer part of its GR Corolla production from Japan to the UK to meet growing demand in North America. Toyota will invest $56m in a dedicated export line at its...

Magnet exports slowed in China, rare earths in question

Chinese customs are slowing down shipments of certain low-performance rare earth magnets used in consumer electronics and household appliances due to confusion over the application of new export...

Lilo & Stitch and Mission Impossible propel box office to record high for Memorial Day

Recent movie releases are smashing US box office records and performing well overseas, raising hopes for a recovery in the film industry.

Southwest Ends Free Bag Policy

Southwest Airlines has officially pulled the plug on its long-standing bags fly free policy, a hallmark that had set it apart in the fiercely competitive U.S. aviation market. Starting immediately,...

Christine Lagarde calls for a "global euro moment" against the declining dollar

With the dollar showing signs of weakness on the international stage, Christine Lagarde is calling on Europe to seize the opportunity to strengthen the euro's global role. Provided the necessary...

Is BYD a giant with feet of clay?

Yesterday's spectacular slump in BYD's share price—down 8.6% in Hong Kong—appears to be an alarm bell. Admittedly, the company remains one of the undisputed champions of Chinese electric vehicles,...

Are we really at the turning point that was predicted in Ukraine?

We were promised a ceasefire. There was talk of a lull. But as we approach halfway through 2025, the conflict in Ukraine seems more entrenched than ever before. And for civilians in the east of the...

Italy is doing well in Europe

After several years of reducing its deficit, Moody's upgraded its rating outlook for Italy on Friday. This renewed confidence comes as France and Germany, long considered the pillars of the eurozone,...

Nvidia prepares lighter Blackwell chip for China in response to US restrictions

Nvidia has unveiled a new chip that is specifically designed for the Chinese market, as recent restrictions prevent it from selling its H20 chip in China. Many players hope to take its place,...

China: a rate cut that won't be enough

Faced with a recovery that is slow to materialize, the Chinese central bank has lowered its key interest rates for the first time since last October. This small move shows that Beijing is maintaining...

Equities: the great rotation

After years of massive inflows to Wall Street, investors are beginning to reduce their exposure to US equities. Europe and China, long neglected, are regaining their appeal. Is this simply a tactical...

The Best Articles of the Week: pizza, plutocrats, oil, peplum

While AI forgets its own lines of code and Microsoft builds an agent factory, Apple is struggling to get off the ground. Meanwhile, the US is flirting with the Republican precipice akin to Ancient...

Trump threatens Apple with a 25% tax on iPhones that are not made in the US

In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump announced that Apple will have to pay 25% tariffs on all iPhones sold in the US that are not manufactured there. The reaction was immediate, with the...

Trump's trade war is shaking up the global economy: a timeline of the tariff shock

Since taking office on January 20, US President Donald Trump has launched a series of tariff decisions that have upset the financial markets and sowed uncertainty in the global economy. Here is a...

Donald Trump threatens EU with 50% tariffs

Donald Trump said on Friday that he was recommending the introduction of 50% tariffs on products from the European Union as from June 1. He justified the decision by citing the difficulty of...

MarketScreener's roundup: tension over Japanese inflation; new highs for Bitcoin; BYD overtakes Tesla in Europe

Japanese inflation figures surprised on the upside, reaching a two-year high. Bitcoin is also on the rise, buoyed by the arrival of favorable regulations for the sector in the United States....

Nvidia’s Next Move

As Nvidia faces growing economic headwinds and tightening AI infrastructure spending, CEO Jensen Huang used the spotlight of Taipei’s Computex to unveil the company's next strategic evolution....

Towards an oligopoly of validators on Ethereum? - Crypto Recap

Ethereum is at a turning point: after winning over financial institutions with its ETFs, the focus is now on institutional staking. With 3.3 million ether already in the coffers of major funds, the...