Economy

The global automotive industry faces challenges in transitioning to electric vehicles due to declining demand, competition, and logistics issues.

China has concluded a dumping investigation into POM polymers and introduced anti-dumping duties of up to 74.9% on imports from the US, EU, Japan, and Taiwan.

Hungary and Slovakia continue to depend on Russian energy despite alternatives, contradicting EU energy security policies and undermining efforts to reduce reliance on Russia.

The 4.32 UAH/kWh tariff provides Energoatom with 0.99 UAH/kWh in surplus profit and depreciation (~UAH 49 billion/year), with UAH 78 billion earned in 2023–2024 without clear allocation.

Brent and WTI oil prices rose amid hopes of tariff reductions between the US and China, despite persistent concerns over market oversupply.

Global markets are surging following a U.S.-China agreement to reduce tariffs as part of renewed bilateral cooperation.

Chinese company “Lunsin” halts operations in Russia due to sanctions and banking pressure; new export rules complicate tech and chemical deliveries to Moscow.

China has lost nearly 20% of its exports to the U.S. over five years but has offset the decline through increased trade with ASEAN countries and the European Union.

The Bank of England is preparing for the fastest interest rate cuts since the 2008 financial crisis, which may reduce mortgage costs and support the UK economy.

President Trump announces 100% tariff on foreign films, sparking market drops and industry backlash over fears of reduced production and global trade tensions.