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Flemish companies bracing for economic downturn, survey shows
Flemish companies bracing for economic downturn, survey shows

Flemish companies bracing for economic downturn, survey shows

Flemish companies expect a bleak economic outlook for 2025, according to a new survey by employers’ organisation Voka. The survey, conducted among 750 firms, reveals that three-quarters of respondents fear they will
1 month ago
Trump’s first 100 days: Brazen moves and global tensions
Trump’s first 100 days: Brazen moves and global tensions

Trump’s first 100 days: Brazen moves and global tensions

During the first 100 days of his second term, US president Donald Trump has dominated international headlines. His attempts at rapprochement with Russia, growing rifts within the transatlantic alliance and controversial plans
1 month ago
Markets soar following Trump’s reversal on trade tariffs
Markets soar following Trump’s reversal on trade tariffs

Markets soar following Trump’s reversal on trade tariffs

The global market meltdown turned into euphoria on Thursday morning after Donald Trump’s about-turn on tariffs imposed on the rest of the world, with the exception of China. After triggering a global
2 months ago
Belgian company delays IPO over global market turmoil
Belgian company delays IPO over global market turmoil

Belgian company delays IPO over global market turmoil

Belgian company I-care Group is delaying its plans to enter the stock market due to the economic instability caused by US trade tariffs.  The specialist in predictive maintenance for industrial machinery, based
2 months ago
Asian stock markets plummet as US tariff fallout continues
Asian stock markets plummet as US tariff fallout continues

Asian stock markets plummet as US tariff fallout continues

Asian and Australian stock markets opened with heavy losses on Monday morning as the fallout from Donald Trump’s trade tariffs continues.  Shortly after opening, the Nikkei in Tokyo was down 8 per
2 months ago
US: Trump delays auto tariffs for a month
US: Trump delays auto tariffs for a month

US: Trump delays auto tariffs for a month

The US president revised the 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico a day after implementing them. Meanwhile, Canada filed a WTO complaint against the new US tariffs. Donald Trump says
3 months ago