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Brent crude prices declined nearly 3% on Wednesday, rebounding slightly from a three-year low as U.S. crude stockpiles rose more than expected, adding pressure on oil markets already grappling with OPEC+ plans to increase production and fresh U.S. tariffs on

South Korea’s economy expanded by 2 percent in 2024, according to preliminary data released Wednesday by the Bank of Korea (BOK). The growth rate aligns with the central bank’s earlier estimate from January and marks an improvement from the 1.4

AI startup Anthropic has seen its valuation soar to $61.5 billion following its latest funding round, marking a threefold increase in a short span. The company successfully raised $3.5 billion, significantly surpassing its initial $2 billion target. This rapid valuation

Concerns over the United States’ commitment to global financial institutions are intensifying following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s absence at recent G20 meetings. His no-show has fueled speculation about a potential U.S. retreat from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and

A recent report by Blume Ventures claiming that nearly a billion Indians lack discretionary spending power and that the country’s middle class is shrinking has been met with strong counterpoints from economic experts and government data. The report paints a

The World Bank has reaffirmed its confidence in India’s economic potential, emphasizing that the country remains a key investment destination despite minor fluctuations in its growth trajectory. Speaking at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Business Summit, World Bank Country Director Auguste

Japan’s digital trade deficit reached a record 6.46 trillion yen ($43 billion) in 2024, underscoring the continued dominance of U.S. tech giants in the sector, according to government data cited by media reports. The latest figures, released by the Finance

Oil prices continued their upward trend, settling above $72 per barrel amid ongoing supply uncertainty and a weak dollar, which made dollar-denominated commodities more attractive to investors. The rise marked the third consecutive session of gains as concerns over potential supply

The United Kingdom’s inflation rate rose to 3% in January, surpassing analyst expectations of 2.8%, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday. The increase marks a sharp rise from the previous month’s 2.5% and

Tesla Inc. has initiated hiring in India, signaling its anticipated entry into the South Asian market. The electric vehicle (EV) giant, led by Elon Musk, has listed 13 job openings spanning customer-facing and operational roles, according to a media report.