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Microsoft has announced plans to invest $80 billion in AI-enabled data centers during its current fiscal year, which ends in June 2025. More than half of this investment is allocated to the United States, reinforcing the company’s focus on strengthening

Oil prices surged in the first trading session of 2025, marking the highest levels since October, as U.S. crude stockpiles registered another decline and technical indicators pointed to stronger short-term demand. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 2%, closing above $73

The U.S. dollar index surged to its highest level in more than two years on Thursday, reflecting investor optimism about the U.S. economy and expectations surrounding the return of Donald Trump to the White House later this month. The index,

The U.S. dollar ended 2024 with significant gains against most global currencies, supported by higher Treasury yields and reduced expectations for aggressive Federal Reserve rate cuts. Despite slipping slightly on the final trading day, the dollar’s strength reflected investor caution

Gold prices surged by 26% in 2024, marking one of the most significant annual gains in over a decade, fueled by monetary policy shifts and geopolitical uncertainties. The precious metal closed the year at $2,626.80 per ounce in Asia on

European stocks declined on Monday as persistent pressure from elevated government bond yields weighed on investor sentiment. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.3% by mid-morning, led by losses in technology and industrial goods sectors. The decline followed a surge

French business confidence has declined for the third consecutive month in December, reaching its lowest level since July, according to the latest data from the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee). The Insee business climate indicator fell two

Germany’s economic contraction persisted in December, marking the sixth consecutive month of declining business activity, according to the HCOB German flash composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The latest data highlighted ongoing challenges across key sectors, underscoring sustained weaknesses in Europe’s

The United Kingdom’s retail sector is facing significant challenges following recent budget announcements, with increased financial pressures and a rise in insolvencies among retailers. The October 2024 budget, introduced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, implemented substantial tax increases, including a rise

Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday, buoyed by a drop in U.S. crude inventories and an anticipated interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve. However, gains were tempered by the Fed’s projection of a slower pace of rate reductions