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Ukraine reaches agreement with IMF for new 48-month funding arrangement providing up to $8.1 billion
Total financing gap for Ukraine is projected at around $136.5 billion through 2026-29Â
The market is expected to reach KRW1,510.2 trillion ($1.1 trillion) by 2029, supported by the country’s exceptionally high card penetration, robust payments infrastructure, and continued government efforts to promote cashless transactions
Card payments market is driven by contactless adoption and strong banking access
The currency swap aims to stabilize Argentina's economy amid severe liquidity shortages and volatility
The deal supports ongoing reforms and debt restructuring essential for long-term economic stability
The new tariff will significantly impact costs for truck buyers and various industries reliant on these vehicles
Energy
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Total U.S. imports of crude oil fell by 498,000 bpd to 6.43 million bpd last week, the lowest in a month
Equity investment funds, valued at 10.89 trillion yuan, were the largest category
Law authorized around a $1 billion investment over five years to modernize natural gas distribution pipes across the U.S
This turbine has a 260-meter diameter wind wheel and a sweeping area of 53,100 square meters
The U.S. Gulf of Mexico accounts for around 15 percent of total domestic oil production and 2 percent of natural gas production
Russia's oil exports to Asia-Pacific region grew 1.5-fold and already exceeded 60 percent
Health
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Multibillion-dollar commitment is expected to generate tens of thousands of high-skilled direct and indirect jobs across the U.S.
Starting in 2025, 1,000 full-time faculty will be added at state medical schools by 2027, including 330 next yearÂ
The country is grappling with a labor shortage exacerbated by a declining birthrate
Unlocking the $100 billion weight loss market opportunity
Enhancing employee well-being improves organizational performance
Middle East home to some of the highest engagement with apps Â
Industry
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Semiconductors continued to power overall export growth despite U.S. tariff measures affecting global trade flows
A joint venture will fund a plant with an estimated capacity of 100 tons of galliumÂ
The European Commission set out two strategies to ensure Europe stays ahead, driving adoption in key industries and putting Europe at the forefront of AI-driven science
Moderate growth reflects resilience amid high inflation, tariff disruptions, and cautious business investmentsÂ
S&P Global's PMI for manufacturing dropped to 48.8, marking a decline from June's 50.1Â
Exports surged by 6.7 percent year-on-year, totaling 23.04 trillion yuanÂ
Logistics
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The agreement allocates $200 billion in cash payments, capped at $20 billion per year, and $150 billion for joint shipbuilding projects
China’s imports rose 1 percent in October from a year earlier, slowing sharply from 7.4 percent growth in September
South Korea aims to become a top global AI powerhouse with NVIDIA's advanced computing technologiesÂ
Agreements cover 68 percent of U.S.-ASEAN trade, reshaping economic ties in the region
The new tariff will significantly impact costs for truck buyers and various industries reliant on these vehicles
Under the Indonesia-EU trade deal, tariffs on 96 percent of goods will be reduced to zero over five years
Markets
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Treasuries fell amid volatility as risk sentiment recovered
The closely watched core measurement of the Consumer Price Index slowed for the first time in months
The U.S. came in second with 133 deals of $23.1 billion while China ranked third with 69 transactions worth $5.3 billion
CPI showed annual inflation fell by 0.4 points to a lower-than-expected 2.5 percent
Japan's broader Topix index also witnessed a 0.88 percent rise to 2,483.30 while the Nikkei 225 index inched up 0.56 percent to 35,025
Analysts projected Meta's 2024 capex at $35-40 billion, but the company raised the minimum to $37 million
Miscellaneous
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The K visa simplifies entry for young professionals, eliminating job offer requirements for STEM fieldsÂ
The Tianping-3A 02 satellite boosts Chinese radar imaging and supports space exploration effortsÂ
Google has previously faced financial penalties, including over $1 billion paid to France for tax fraud allegations
This development is a key step in strengthening the nation's resource securityÂ
In 2023, 95 percent of EV sales in emerging markets were premium models, unaffordable for most consumers
This represents a 6.7 percent increase over 2022
Real Estate
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Northern Ireland was the best-performing area for the second year running, with prices up 7.1 percent
The median sales price of a new U.S. home in November 2024 was $402,600, down from $437,300 in October
London continues to have the most expensive house prices in the U.K., now averaging £543,308
30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.44 percent as of October 17, up from 6.32 percent one week ago
Mortgage rates drop to 4.75 percent to 5.00 percent range as housing affordability improves
This trend is attributed to heightened foreign investment spurred by the weak yenÂ
Telecom
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$36.3 billion in cloud and big data revenue drives the industry
