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Liverpool Lands Chery European Headquarters in Significant Market Move

Liverpool will serve as the European headquarters for Chinese carmaker Chery's research and development operations, with the state-owned manufacturer consolidating European commercial vehicle activities on Merseyside. The facility will integrate research, engineering, and commercial functions. Chery has successfully entered the UK market through its Omoda and Jaecoo brands and is now introducing its primary Chery brand with an advertising campaign starring Peter Crouch, the former...

EasyJet Opposes EU Free Baggage Rules Citing Fleet Utilization Impact

Budget airline EasyJet has warned that European Union baggage regulations could impact fleet utilization efficiency by creating boarding delays that reduce aircraft productivity. The legislative proposal under consideration would mandate free cabin baggage across European air travel. Parliamentary votes have advanced regulations requiring airlines to provide allowances for both personal items and larger carry-on bags. The airline's leadership emphasizes that efficient fleet utilization depends on minimizing...

Trump Cranks Up Heat on South Korea with 25% Tariff Announcement

President Trump has cranked up the heat on South Korea with an announcement of 25% tariffs on major exports, claiming Seoul has failed to...

Shift in the Wind: Germany Faces Pressure to Bring Home Billion-Euro Gold Stash

The winds of geopolitical change are blowing through Germany, bringing with them a renewed focus on the nation's gold reserves. As international relations become...

February Timeline Constrains European Response Options

The European Parliament has officially suspended the US trade deal ratification, directly responding to President Trump's threat of 10% tariffs unless Europe backs his...

Silver Reaches Record $94 and Gold Touches $4,689 as Markets Process ‘Trump Always Chickens Out’ Theory

Monday's global financial markets witnessed extraordinary movements as precious metals achieved historic price levels while analysts debated whether Trump will ultimately moderate tariff threats....

April Transition Looming: BP Clears Decks with $5bn Hit

With the April leadership transition looming, BP is clearing the decks by taking a massive $5 billion hit on its green energy assets. The...

Trump’s Trade Policy Under Legal Fire as He Hits Iran

President Donald Trump’s trade policy is under legal fire in the Supreme Court, even as he hits Iran’s partners with a new 25% tariff....

Credit Crunch Fears Rise After Trump’s 10% Rate Announcement

Fears of a looming credit crunch are rising on Wall Street following Donald Trump’s announcement of a 10% cap on credit card interest rates....

Energy Firms Maintain Distance from Trump’s Venezuela Investment Vision

President Trump's announcement that American oil companies will invest billions in Venezuela has produced surprisingly little public enthusiasm from industry leaders. Despite Trump's confident...

Crude Prices Experience Worst Three-Year Period Ever

The world's oil markets have suffered their most severe yearly performance since COVID-19 disrupted global commerce, with prices plummeting nearly 20% during 2025. The...

Copper Shortage Fears Override Analyst Projections of Adequate Supply

The copper market has delivered exceptional returns exceeding 35% in its strongest annual performance since the financial crisis recovery, with market participants prioritizing long-term...

Beijing’s Sanctions Strike 20 US Firms After Historic Taiwan Arms Deal

The Chinese government has unleashed a comprehensive sanctions program against American defense contractors in response to President Trump's authorization of a historic $10 billion...

Questionable Allegations Form Basis of China’s Dairy Investigation, EU Claims

China has concluded the first phase of an anti-subsidy investigation by imposing provisional tariffs between 21.9% and 42.7% on European dairy imports. The measures,...