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Nik Martin

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Hazelnut crunch: How Turkey's frost bites chocolate lovers

Turkey, the world’s largest hazelnut supplier, faces frost‑hit crops, pushing chocolate prices higher for brands like Nutella and Ferrero Rocher.

13.08.2025 150

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Trump tariffs: Did Swiss gold refiners fuel the crisis?

Many were baffled when Donald Trump slapped a steep 39% tariff on imports from Switzerland. The Swiss aren't known for flooding the US with cheap...

08.08.2025 150

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Why Qatar's gas lifeline to Germany is at risk

Qatar is due to supply 2 million tons of liquefied natural gas to Germany from next year. The deal is now under threat from an EU directive on rights...

02.08.2025 100

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EU-US trade deal: Brussels settles — but at what price?

European stock markets rose to 4-month highs after Donald Trump's trade deal with the EU. Investors are cheering the easing of uncertainty, but some...

29.07.2025 80

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EU-China relations hit rock bottom before Beijing summit

The talks were moved from Brussels to Beijing, then reduced to one day from two. As the European Union struggles to curb China's unfair trade...

24.07.2025 80

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Are Donald Trump's tariffs the new sanctions?

Donald Trump is using tariffs to pressure adversaries, a role usually played by sanctions. But does the threat of rising US inflation and retaliation...

23.07.2025 90

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EU-China trade tension on display ahead of Beijing summit

The summit was moved from Brussels to Beijing, then reduced to one day from two. As the European Union struggles to curb China's unfair trade...

16.07.2025 100

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How China wields rare earths as a strategic weapon

China's grip on rare earths — vital for smartphones, EVs and military tech — has left the US, Europe and India vulnerable. Until global supplies...

24.06.2025 100

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Electric car sales rebound in Europe, with a catch

After a slowdown last year, electric vehicle sales in Europe are powering ahead. But adoption is uneven, and lingering consumer doubts over batteries...

13.06.2025 90

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Electric car sales rebound in Europe, with a catch

After a slowdown last year, electric vehicle sales in Europe are powering ahead. But adoption is uneven, and lingering consumer doubts over batteries...

13.06.2025 40

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What Trump-Musk feud means for tech billionaire's businesses

Tesla CEO Elon Musk spent some $300 million on Donald Trump's campaign, gaining unprecedented access to the Republican president's administration....

07.06.2025 50

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How the fragile US-China trade truce is unraveling

Donald Trump held a rare call with his Chinese counterpart to revive the tentative pause in the trade war between the world's top economies. What...

06.06.2025 80

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Can EU secure swift trade pact with Trump like China, UK?

The US and China have stepped back from a major tariff war, while Britain quickly struck a limited deal with Donald Trump. Can EU nations glean...

17.05.2025 70

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US-China tariff deal: What you need to know

Stock markets soared as a five-week standoff between Trump and China over sweeping tariffs subsided. Now that both sides have slashed their tariffs,...

13.05.2025 70

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US-UK tariffs agreement: What you need to know

After shaking up the global economy with sky-high tariffs, the Trump administration has struck a preliminary deal with Britain to smooth trade ties...

10.05.2025 70

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Xi in Moscow: China's role in Russia's economic survival

China made a deal to buy Russian oil and gas after Europe cut supplies during the Ukraine war. As China takes a major hit from Trump's tariffs,...

10.05.2025 80

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