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Consumer confidence in the United States declined for the fifth consecutive month in April, dropping to its lowest level since May 2020. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index fell by 7.9 points to 86, reflecting mounting concerns

U.S. stocks posted strong gains on Thursday, driven by a rally in technology shares, even as uncertainty continued over potential progress in trade negotiations between the United States and China. The benchmark S&P 500 rose 1.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite

Employment in the European Union (EU) reached an all-time high in the fourth quarter of 2024, while unemployment dropped to its lowest point since 2000, according to data released by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The report,

Eurowire News Desk: A growing number of wealthy Americans are moving their assets to Switzerland amid renewed political and financial uncertainty in the United States. Swiss banks have reported a significant uptick in account openings by high-net-worth U.S. individuals in

Google has been found to hold illegal monopolies in online advertising markets, marking a significant antitrust ruling by a U.S. federal judge. The decision, issued Thursday by District Judge Leonie Brinkema in the Eastern District of Virginia, follows a September

Global semiconductor revenue reached $655.9 billion in 2024, marking a 21 percent increase from $542.1 billion in 2023, according to final figures released by market intelligence firm Gartner. The significant growth reflects rising investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure and a

Shares of semiconductor giant Nvidia surged nearly 19% on April 9, 2025, following a significant shift in U.S. trade policy and signs of a reprieve in export restrictions related to China. The rally, part of a broader market rebound, was

The European Union has officially approved its first set of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports in response to recently imposed American duties on steel and aluminum. The move, announced by the European Commission on Wednesday, comes amid escalating trade tensions

Elon Musk is facing mounting setbacks across his business and political ventures as shifting U.S. policies, declining investor confidence, and global backlash converge to put pressure on his multi-billion-dollar empire. Once seen as a symbol of innovation, Musk is now

Financial markets experienced heightened turbulence on Wednesday as the latest round of tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump officially took effect. The move, which has triggered swift retaliation from China and drawn criticism from business leaders, pushed U.S. stocks to