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Hogyan befolyásolhatja az amerikai–iráni megállapodás az olaj- és élelmiszerárakat?
Kép forrás, Reuters Cikk Szerző, Faarea Masud Szerző, Rachel Clun és Szerző, Jonathan Josephs Pozíció, üzleti riporter Publikálva 21 perce Az Egyesült Államok és Irán elnökei aláírtak egy előzetes békemegállapodást, amelynek célja a háború lezárása, és amely lehetővé teszi az azonnali hatálybalépést.
Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80
[Getty Images] The price of stamps has risen again, as the postal service faces criticism for failing to hit delivery targets. A first class stamp now costs £1.80 - an increase of 10p - while a second class letter has risen by 4p to 91p. Royal Mail has said the increases are necessary because people are sending far fewer letters while the number of addresses continues to increase. Many businesses and consumers are unhappy the price rise is going ahead despite the company's performance.
Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
As Ukraine's soldiers fight, the government is trying to secure the country's economic future [EPA] For Ukraine the financial frontline is perhaps the unseen battlefield in the war with Russia. Keeping the economy on a level footing isn't just about today, but central to the future that they've spent four years fighting for. "We don't want to be just a poor neighbour [to the EU]," says Ukraine's Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko.
UK and South Korea strike trade deal
The UK and South Korea have finalised a trade deal which the government says will create thousands of jobs and bring billions into the British economy. British industries including pharmaceuticals, car manufacturing, alcohol and financial services are expected to benefit from an extension to the current tariff-free trade on most goods and services.
ยุโรปแข่งขันกันอย่างไร เพื่อลดการพึ่งพาแร่แรร์เอิร์ธ (rare earth) จากจีน ?
ยุโรปแข่งขันกันอย่างไร เพื่อลดการพึ่งพาแร่แรร์เอิร์ธ (rare earth) จากจีน ?
稀土：欧洲正如何减少对中国产能的依赖？ - BBC News 中文
图像加注文字，索尔维位于法国西部的稀土加工设施是欧洲仅有的两座稀土加工设施之一。Article Information Author, 乔纳森‧约瑟夫斯（Jonathan Josephs） Role, BBC商业记者，发自法国拉罗谢尔 这座位于法国西海岸拉罗谢尔（La Rochelle，又称：荷榭勒、拉洛歇尔）的工业厂房，近80年来一直在提炼稀土金属。 随着这些材料在全球经济中的重要性日益提升，化工企业索尔维（Solvay）正扩建紧邻大西洋的加工厂，以满足欧洲市场激增的需求。 这17种稀土金属对现代科技至关重要，广泛应用于智慧型手机、电动车、风力发电机与核磁共振扫描仪等设备。 然而，全球约70%的稀土开采与90%的精炼作业集中在中国，这是多年来中国政府支持的结果。 欧洲与世界其他地区一样，正努力降低对中国稀土进口的依赖。索尔维工厂的未来，对这一目标至关重要。 Skip 热读 and continue reading “这是一个快速成长的市场，同时也对更短的供应链有更高需求。”索尔维执行长菲利普·克伦（Philippe Kehren）表示。...
Trump: como tarifas para atingir a Rússia podem afetar o mundo
Como novas tarifas de Trump contra países que fazem negócios com a Rússia podem afetar a economia global Legenda da foto, 'Usei o comércio para muitas coisas, mas ele é ótimo para resolver guerras', segundo o presidente americano, Donald TrumpArticle Information Author, Jonathan Josephs Role, Repórter de Negócios da BBC News Trump anunciou que novas tarifas de importação secundárias vão atingir todos os países que ainda fazem negócios com a Rússia, caso não houvesse um cessar-fogo na Ucrânia...
Yadda ƙarin takunkuman Trump kan Rasha za su shafi tattalin arziƙin duniya
Yadda ƙarin takunkuman Trump kan Rasha za su shafi tattalin arziƙin duniya Asalin hoton, Getty Images Bayanan hoto, "Nakan yi amfani da kasuwanci kan abubuwa da dama, amma na fi amfani da shi wajen sasanta yaƙi", in ji Shugaba TrumpBayani kan maƙala Marubuci, Jonathan Josephs Sanya sunan wanda ya rubuta labari, Business reporter, BBC News Duk da kasancewarta ƙasar da aka fi sanya wa takunkumi a duniya, Rasha na ci gaba da amfani da arzikin makamashinta mai tarin yawa don ɗaukar nauyin yaƙin...
Ультиматум для Путіна спливає через два дні. Що змінять вторинні тарифи Трампа проти Росії
Ультиматум для Путіна спливає через два дні. Що змінять вторинні тарифи Трампа проти Росії Підпис до фото, "Я використовував торгівлю для різних цілей, але вона чудово підходить для врегулювання війн", - сказав Дональд ТрампArticle Information Author, Джонатан Джозефс Role, Бізнес-кореспондент, BBC News Хоча Росія і світовий лідер за кількістю накладених санкцій, вона й далі використовує свої значні доходи від енергоносіїв для фінансування війни в Україні.
US mining billionaire welcomes Trump tariffs on copper
A leading American mining entrepreneur has welcomed a 50% tax on copper imports to the US which is about to come into force. Robert Friedland, the billionaire founder of Ivanhoe Mines and Ivanhoe Electric, told the BBC the tariffs would help re-establish the US copper mining industry. US President Donald Trump has already introduced steel and aluminium tariffs, with a 50% copper tariff due to come in on 1 August.
سایه سنگین دور دوم ریاستجمهوری ترامپ بر اقتصاد جهان
سایه سنگین دور دوم ریاستجمهوری ترامپ بر اقتصاد جهان توضیح تصویر، اگر ترامپ تعرفههای جدید را اعمال کند، محصولات چینی برای مصرفکنندگان آمریکایی گرانتر میشونداطلاعات مقاله نویسنده, جاناتان جوزفس شغل, گزارشگر تجاری، بیبیسی ۳۰ دی ۱۴۰۳ - ۱۹ ژانویه ۲۰۲۵، ۰۴:۰۹ GMT به روز شده در ۱۵ دقیقه پیش تورم، نرخهای بهره و تعرفهها نشان میدهند که سال ۲۰۲۵ سال هیجانانگیزی برای اقتصاد جهانی خواهد بود.
“特朗普2.0”阴霾笼罩全球经济 - BBC News 中文
图像加注文字，如果特朗普推动新关税，中国产品对美国消费者而言可能更昂贵Article information Author, 乔纳森‧约瑟夫斯（Jonathan Josephs） Role, BBC商业记者 对全球经济而言，通货膨胀、利率和关税意味着2025年将是引人好奇的一年。根据国际货币基金组织（International Monetary Fund）的预测，2025年的经济成长率将维持在3.2%的水平。那么，这对我们所有人来说可能意味着什么呢？ 就在圣诞节前一周，数百万的美国借款人收到了一份可喜的礼物——连续第三次降息。 然而，股市却大幅下跌，因为全球最有权势的央行行长、美国联邦储备局主席鲍威尔（Jerome Powell）明确表示，鉴于对抗通膨的斗争仍在继续，他们不该期望2025年会像他们希望的那样进一步降息。 他说：“从现在开始，这是一个新的阶段，我们对于进一步的降息会很谨慎。” 近年来，新冠疫情和乌克兰战争导致全球各地物价大幅上涨，虽然物价仍在上升，但速度已明显放缓。...
「特朗普2.0」陰霾籠罩全球經濟 - BBC News 中文
圖像加註文字，如果特朗普推動新關稅，中國產品對美國消費者而言可能更昂貴Article information Author, 喬納森‧約瑟夫斯（Jonathan Josephs） Role, BBC商業記者 對全球經濟而言，通貨膨脹、利率和關稅意味著2025年將是引人好奇的一年。根據國際貨幣基金組織（International Monetary Fund）的預測，2025年的經濟成長率將維持在3.2%的水平。那麼，這對我們所有人來說可能意味著什麼呢？ 就在聖誕節前一周，數百萬的美國借款人收到了一份可喜的禮物——連續第三次降息。 然而，股市卻大幅下跌，因為全球最有權勢的央行行長、美國聯邦儲備局主席鮑威爾（Jerome Powell）明確表示，鑑於對抗通膨的鬥爭仍在繼續，他們不該期望2025年會像他們希望的那樣進一步降息。 他說：「從現在開始，這是一個新的階段，我們對於進一步的降息會很謹慎。」 近年來，新冠疫情和烏克蘭戰爭導致全球各地物價大幅上漲，雖然物價仍在上升，但速度已明顯放緩。...
डोनल्ड ट्रम्प : दोस्रो पटक राष्ट्रपति भएपछि विश्व अर्थतन्त्रमा कस्तो प्रभाव पर्ला - BBC News नेपाली
विश्व अर्थतन्त्रमा ट्रम्पको दोस्रो कार्यकालको प्रभाव कस्तो रहला तस्बिर स्रोत, Getty Images तस्बिरको क्याप्शन, डोनल्ड ट्रम्पले नयाँ करदर लागु गरेमा अमेरिकी उपभोक्ताहरूलाई चिनियाँ सामान झन् महँगो पर्ने छArticle information Author, जोनाथन जोसेफ्स Role, व्यापार संवाददाता, बीबीसी न्यूज मुद्रास्फीति, ब्याजदर र करका कारण सन् २०२५ विश्व अर्थतन्त्रका लागि चाखलाग्दो वर्ष हुने देखिन्छ। अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय मुद्रा कोष (आईएमएफ)का अनुसार आर्थिक वृद्धिदर "स्थिर तर निकै कम" ३.२ प्रतिशत रहने अपेक्षा गरिएको छ। हामी...
"Trump 2.0" menace l'économie mondiale
"Trump 2.0" menace l'économie mondiale Crédit photo, Getty Images Légende image, Les produits chinois deviendront plus chers pour les consommateurs américains si Trump poursuit ses efforts en matière de droits de douaneArticle information Author, Jonathan Josephs Role, Journaliste économique, BBC News L'inflation, les taux d'intérêt et les droits de douane font que 2025 s'annonce comme une année intrigante pour l'économie mondiale.
Yadda zangon mulkin Trump na biyu ke barazana ga tattalin arziƙin duniya
Yadda zangon mulkin Trump na biyu ke barazana ga tattalin arziƙin duniya Asalin hoton, Getty Images Bayani kan maƙala Marubuci, Jonathan Josephs Sanya sunan wanda ya rubuta labari, Business reporter, BBC News Hauhawar farashi da kuɗin ruwa da haraji na nuna alamun cewa shekarar 2025 za ta kasance mai cike da sarƙaƙiya ga tsarin tattalin arziƙin duniya da ake sa ran haɓakarsa za ta " daidaita" da kaso 3.2, kamar yadda Asusun bayar da Lamuni na Duniya, IMF. To me hakan yake nufi ga baki ɗayanmu?
'นโยบายทรัมป์ 2.0' ส่งผลกระทบอย่างใหญ่หลวงต่อเศรษฐกิจโลกอย่างไร ? - BBC News ไทย
ที่มาของภาพ, Getty Images Author, โจนาธาน โจเซฟส์ Role, ผู้สื่อข่าวเศรษฐกิจ บีบีซีนิวส์ เมื่อ 16 นาทีที่ผ่านมา ประเด็นเรื่องเงินเฟ้อ อัตราดอกเบี้ย และภาษีนำเข้า กำลังส่งผลให้ปี 2025 เป็นปีที่น่าสนใจอย่างมากสำหรับเศรษฐกิจโลก รายงานของกองทุนการเงินระหว่างประเทศ (International Monetary Fund - IMF) คาดว่า อัตราการเติบโตจะยังคงอยู่ในระดับ "คงที่แต่ไม่น่าประทับใจ" ที่ 3.2% ทั้งหมดนี้ส่งผลอย่างไรต่อพวกเราทุกคน ?
What big business wants for the future Original
What big business wants for South Africa’s future By Jonathan Josephs, Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images A leading figure in South Africa's second biggest political party has warned that a failure to fix the economy "might end up with violence that nobody wants".
US says falling trade with China could be positive
US says falling trade with China could be positive By Jonathan Josephs & Sameer HashmiBBC News AFP/Getty Images The steep drop in trade with China could be a positive development, the United States' top trade official has told the BBC. Katherine Tai said it "isn't necessarily negative. It could be a positive indication of diversification on both sides." The amount of goods the world's two biggest economies sold to each other fell 17% last year.
Does Germany’s economy need more than a cup of coffee? Original
Does Germany’s economy need more than a cup of coffee? By Jonathan Josephs & Jessica ParkerBusiness Reporter & Berlin Correspondent, BBC News Getty Images Exports have traditionally been a strength of Germany's economy but have been falling "I'm afraid that we will actually miss out on the future, because we're taking too little risks." Verena Pausder is a successful German entrepreneur who is clear about where she thinks the economy is going wrong.
Global economy set for weakest growth since pandemic, warns World Bank
The global economy is set to grow at its slowest pace since the pandemic, the World Bank has warned. It has forecast growth of just 2.4% in 2024 and stated this was due to the impact of higher interest rates. Global trade and investment would continue to be stifled by conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, it said. Outside of the pandemic, growth of 2.4% would be the weakest since the 2009-09 financial crisis.
Red Sea attacks could push up prices, UK firms warn
Image source, Boxer Gifts Image caption, Thomas O'Brien said his shipping costs had soared in the last two weeks By Sam Gruet & Jonathan Josephs BBC News "Some of our costs have gone up 250%". That is the reality for Thomas O'Brien, boss of family-run Boxer Gifts, which designs games and seasonal presents. Their products are made in China so the Leeds-based firm relies heavily on global shipping.
Red Sea attacks could push up prices, UK firms warn
"Some of our costs have gone up 250%". That is the reality for Thomas O'Brien, boss of family-run Boxer Gifts, which designs games and seasonal presents. Their products are made in China so the Leeds-based firm relies heavily on global shipping. But attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea have prompted long diversions to avoid one of the world's busiest shipping lanes. Mr O'Brien is among business owners who have told the BBC this could lead to delays and price rises.
Hapag-Lloyd says Red Sea route still 'too dangerous' Original
One of the world's biggest shipping firms, Hapag-Lloyd, will not resume its use of the Suez Canal despite an international military operation to keep the area safe. Yemen's Houthi rebels backing Hamas in the Israel-Gaza war said they are targeting vessels which they believe are heading for Israel. Several firms have stopped using the route following attacks. On Tuesday, Danish shipping firm Maersk said it will resume Red Sea operations.
Europe and US extend trade truce over Trump tariffs
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The US says steel and aluminium production is vital to national security By Jonathan Josephs Business reporter, BBC News The European Union and the US have agreed to pause their trade war until after the presidential election. US tariffs on steel and aluminium and the EU's retaliation on goods including motorcycles and whisky will be suspended until the end of March 2025. ……
Europe and US extend trade truce over Trump tariffs
The European Union and the US have agreed to pause their trade war until after the presidential election. US tariffs on steel and aluminium and the EU's retaliation on goods including motorcycles and whisky will be suspended until the end of March 2025. They were originally imposed when Donald Trump was president on national security grounds. But they were paused under Joe Biden's administration. The deferment will allow President Biden to keep his EU allies onside.
Prada to design Nasa's new Moon suit
Nasa astronauts will be flying in style, with luxury fashion designer Prada helping design space suits for the 2025 moon mission. The Italian fashion house will work to design the suits alongside another private company, Axiom Space. In a press release, Axiom said Prada would bring expertise with materials and manufacturing to the project. One astronaut told the BBC he thought Prada was up to the challenge due to their design experience.
Como corrida entre EUA e China por volta à Lua gera boom de investimentos em tecnologia
Os Estados Unidos estão "numa corrida espacial com a China para voltar à Lua", disse Bill Nelson, diretor da Nasa. Em uma entrevista à BBC, Nelson afirmou que quer ter a certeza de que "chegaremos lá primeiro". Seus comentários revivem memórias das décadas de 1960 e 1970, quando a Nasa disputou uma corrida espacial com a União Soviética. Meio século depois, a agência espacial americana está contratando empresas privadas para competir nessa corrida contra os chineses.
Como corrida entre EUA e China por volta à Lua gera boom de investimentos em tecnologia
Os Estados Unidos estão "numa corrida espacial com a China para voltar à Lua", disse Bill Nelson, diretor da Nasa. Em uma entrevista à BBC, Nelson afirmou que quer ter a certeza de que "chegaremos lá primeiro". Seus comentários revivem memórias das décadas de 1960 e 1970, quando a Nasa disputou uma corrida espacial com a União Soviética. Meio século depois, a agência espacial americana está contratando empresas privadas para competir nessa corrida contra os chineses.
Como corrida entre EUA e China por volta à Lua gera boom de investimentos em tecnologia
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US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech
The US is "in a space race with China to go back to the moon", says Nasa chief Bill Nelson. In a BBC interview, Mr Nelson says he wants to make sure "we get there first". His comments revive memories of the 1960s and 1970s, when Nasa was in a space race with the Soviet Union. But half a century later, Nasa is employing private companies to do much more of the work.
Travel recovery to boost global economy, says IMF Original
By Jonathan Josephs Business reporter, BBC News The International Monetary Fund (IMF) increased its forecast of how much the global economy will grow this year to 3%. The 0.2% improvement from April's forecast was partly driven by increased post-pandemic travel. A strong jobs market and services sector was also included in the predicted uptick. But soaring consumer prices and higher interest rates remained risks in developed nations, the IMF said.
Travel recovery to boost global economy, says IMF - BBC
When it comes to their digital lives, young people are strikingly different from older generations. This was the key message from Gary Liu, Founder and CEO of Terminal 3, who moderated a session on Web3 tools, AI and younger generations at the World News Media Congress 2023. To set the stage for the discussion, he presented some key characteristics of the “Generation Z” – people born between 1995 and 2010.
Ukraine war: Push to rebuild economy starts with UK's $3bn
Ukraine's economy will need external help for many years to come, a senior World Bank official has told the BBC. The war-torn country "also has a lot of potential to turn a lot of its assets into economic opportunity and recovery", according to Anna Bjerde. The managing director for operations was talking before a major international conference in London on rebuilding Ukraine's economy. Last year the country's economy shrank 29% to just over $140bn (£109bn).
Ukraine War: Push To Rebuild Economy Starts With UK's $3bn
Published date: Wednesday June 21, 2023. By Jonathan Josephs Business reporter, BBC News Ukraine's economy will need external help for many years to come, a senior World Bank official has told the BBC. The war-torn country "also has a lot of potential to turn a lot of its assets into economic opportunity and recovery", according to Anna Bjerde. The managing director for operations was talking before a major international conference in London on rebuilding Ukraine's economy.
Ukraine war: Push to rebuild economy starts with UK’s $3bn – BBC
U.S. President Joe Biden’s son Hunter has been charged with failing to pay federal income tax and has reached an agreement with the Justice Department, according to a letter filed in U.S. District Court in Delaware. As part of the agreement, which was made public Tuesday, Hunter Biden will plead guilty to two misdemeanour charges of willfully failing to pay income taxes.
Ukraine war: Push to rebuild economy starts with UK's $3bn Original
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, These buildings in Bakhmut are amongst the thousands destroyed across Ukraine as a result of the war with Russia Business reporter, BBC News Ukraine's economy will need external help for many years to come, a senior World Bank official has told the BBC. The war-torn country "also has a lot of potential to turn a lot of its assets into economic opportunity and recovery", according to Anna Bjerde.
G7 Summit: Africa seeks new role as nations eye its resources
Billions of dollars have been spent on projects such as ports, railways and electricity grids. Despite the economic benefits, it has left countries including Ethiopia, Ghana and Zambia struggling to repay their debts amid claims that China is using them as leverage for political influence to support its demand for natural resources.
G7 Summit: Africa seeks new role as nations eye its resources
Africa 0 Views By Jonathan Josephs Business Reporter, BBC News 8 hours ago image source, Getty Images Africa will not accept that it “should continue to be a source of raw materials for the rest of the world,” the African Union’s trade commissioner told the BBC. Albert Muchanga says his continent instead wants a future of “genuine and mutually beneficial relationships” with its trading partners.
G7 Summit: Africa seeks new role as nations eye its resources Original
Image source, Getty Images By Jonathan Josephs Business reporter, BBC News Africa will not accept that it "should just continue to be a source of raw materials" for the rest of the world, the African Union's Trade Commissioner has told the BBC. Albert Muchanga says instead his continent wants a future of "genuine and mutually beneficial relationships" with its trade partners.
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Rahwa KinfeCopyright: Rahwa Kinfe Rahwa Kinfe said she she was happy to represent Tigray culture and valuesImage caption: Rahwa Kinfe said she she was happy to represent Tigray culture and values A young woman who sought asylum in Belgium after fleeing the Tigray conflict in northern Ethiopia has finished second in the Miss Black Belgium 2023 beauty contest. Rahwa Kinfe has told the BBC that she was proud to introduce Tigrayan culture and values in the international arena.
Can Morocco solve Europe’s energy crisis?
From BBC Published4 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing Image source, Getty Images By Jonathan JosephsBusiness reporter, BBC News, Rabat Morocco has big ambitions to export electricity produced by solar and wind farms to Europe, but should it be prioritising such renewable energy for its home market? “The resources we have here could be one of the big, big answers to European demand,” says Moroccan energy entrepreneur Moundir Zniber.
Can Morocco solve Europe’s energy crisis? Original
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Morocco is home to the vast Noor-Ouarzazate Solar Complex Business reporter, BBC News, Rabat Morocco has big ambitions to export electricity produced by solar and wind farms to Europe, but should it be prioritising such renewable energy for its home market? "The resources we have here could be one of the big, big answers to European demand," says Moroccan energy entrepreneur Moundir Zniber.
ExxonMobil reports record first-quarter profits of $11.4bn
Oil giant ExxonMobil's profits more than doubled in the first three months of this year, helped by the increased demand for oil and gas. The US energy firm said cost-cutting measures also contributed to its record $11.4bn (£9.1bn) first-quarter profits, up from $5.5bn a year earlier. The jump came despite falling oil prices and a $200m hit from windfall taxes the company paid in Europe. Rival US oil firm Chevron also reported an increase in its profits.
Oil company ExxonMobil reports record profits of $11.4bn. Original
By Jonathan Josephs & Jemma Dempsey BBC News Oil giant ExxonMobil's profits more than doubled in the first three months of this year, helped by the increased demand for oil and gas. The US energy firm said cost-cutting measures also contributed to its record $11.4bn (£9.14bn) profits. The jump came despite falling oil prices and a $200m hit from windfall taxes the company paid in Europe. Rival US oil and gas producer Chevron has also reported an increase in its profits.
China’s loans to Africa worry World Bank President David Malpass
Africa 0 Views By Jonathan Josephs Business Reporter, BBC News 6 hours ago image source, Anadolu/Getty The World Bank President has told the BBC he is concerned about some of the loans China has made to developing countries in Africa. David Malpass says terms and conditions need to be “more transparent”. It comes amid concerns that countries like Ghana and Zambia are struggling to repay their debts to Beijing. China says any such lending is done within international rules.
China's loans to Africa worry World Bank President David Malpass Original
Image source, Anadolu / Getty Image caption, World Bank President David Malpass has been in Niamey this week promoting education as a tool for economic development Business reporter, BBC News The president of the World Bank has told the BBC that he is concerned about some of the loans China has been making to developing economies in Africa. David Malpass says the terms and conditions need to be "more transparent".
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