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The global air cargo sector is projected to grow by 5.5 percent in 2025, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), outpacing the anticipated global GDP growth despite persistent economic and geopolitical uncertainties. Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Global Head of Cargo, shared
Global semiconductor revenue reached $655.9 billion in 2024, marking a 21 percent increase from $542.1 billion in 2023, according to final figures released by market intelligence firm Gartner. The significant growth reflects rising investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure and a sharp
Shares of semiconductor giant Nvidia surged nearly 19% on April 9, 2025, following a significant shift in U.S. trade policy and signs of a reprieve in export restrictions related to China. The rally, part of a broader market rebound, was spurred by U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement
Elon Musk is facing mounting setbacks across his business and political ventures as shifting U.S. policies, declining investor confidence, and global backlash converge to put pressure on his multi-billion-dollar empire. Once seen as a symbol of innovation, Musk is now grappling
Financial markets experienced heightened turbulence on Wednesday as the latest round of tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump officially took effect. The move, which has triggered swift retaliation from China and drawn criticism from business leaders, pushed U.S. stocks to the brink of a
U.S. stocks experienced a turbulent session on Monday, closing broadly lower as investor anxiety over escalating trade tensions with China continued to mount. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 349.26 points, or 0.91%, to finish at 37,965.60, its third consecutive loss following a series
The eight OPEC+ countries that had previously undertaken voluntary production adjustments have reaffirmed their coordinated efforts to support global oil market stability in response to sustained positive market indicators. Representatives from Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman convened virtually on 3 April 2025 to
The global market for five key energy technologies electric vehicles, electrolysers, heat pumps, solar photovoltaic systems, and wind turbines is projected to surge to approximately US$2.1 trillion by 2035, according to the latest World Energy Transitions Outlook 2024 published by the International
MENA Newswire News Desk: NVIDIA continues to rank among the top blue-chip artificial intelligence (AI) stocks supported by billionaire investor Cliff Asness. According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2024, Asness’s firm, AQR Capital Management, holds approximately $2.19 billion in NVIDIA equity, placing it
Gold prices remained largely flat on Monday, with investors closely watching for clarity on Trump’s tariffs ahead of a key April 2 deadline. Spot gold held at $3,026.85 per ounce by 1131 GMT, while U.S. gold futures edged up 0.4% to $3,032.40. The metal’s stability was driven by
