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Chinese automotive manufacturer Chery is opening its European research and development headquarters in Liverpool, consolidating European commercial vehicle operations on Merseyside. The state-owned carmaker will centralize research, engineering, and commercial …

The head of EasyJet has framed opposition to European Union baggage regulations around concerns about limiting passenger choice and flexibility in air travel purchasing decisions. Proposed legislation would mandate free …

Donald Trump has hammered South Korea with an ultimatum, threatening to impose 25% tariffs on major exports unless Seoul’s legislature acts on a trade agreement negotiated last year. The president’s …

Germany’s gold reserves stored abroad have sparked a national discussion. Economists are reassessing long-standing financial practices. About 37% of Germany’s gold is held in the United States. The remainder is …

European lawmakers have formally halted the US trade agreement ratification, challenging President Trump’s attempt to condition tariff policy on European support for his Greenland ambitions. The suspension marks Brussels’ strongest …

Precious metal markets carved historic territory on Monday as both gold and silver achieved unprecedented price levels in response to intensifying geopolitical tensions. Gold climbed to an all-time record of …

Wall Street is reeling after Donald Trump announced a surprise plan to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. The policy, revealed on Truth Social on Friday night, is scheduled …

Existing Chinese and Russian joint ventures comprising approximately 20% of Venezuelan oil operations confront uncertain prospects under arrangements for Venezuela supplying oil to the US indefinitely. These partnerships represented Venezuela’s …

American oil giants are responding with notable caution to President Trump’s claims that they’re ready to invest billions in Venezuela’s oil sector. The conspicuous gap between Trump’s confident public statements …

The global petroleum sector concluded 2025 with its most dramatic yearly decline since the pandemic crisis, recording losses approaching 20%. The industry now faces a historic first: three consecutive years …