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European markets set to slump at the open after Trump's Greenland tariffs threat
European stocks are expected to open sharply lower on Monday as traders react to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to hike tariffs on a number of European countries. Source link
China birthrate shrinks to lowest on record as policies fail to to lift births
China’s birthrate fell to a record low last year, underscoring a deepening demographic crisis as Beijing struggled to reverse a shrinking and aging population. Source link
China fourth-quarter growth slows to 4.5%, weakest in nearly three years as consumption misses forecasts
China’s economic growth slowed to the weakest level in nearly three years in the fourth quarter as domestic demand softened. Source link
What the U.S.-Taiwan deal means for the island's 'silicon shield'
The U.S.-Taiwan deal aimed at expanding chip production capacity in the U.S. may not fully wean Washington off the island’s most advanced semiconductors. Source link
CNBC Daily Open: Trump's Greenland tariffs draw the EU into the fray
If economic sanctions are designed to apply pressure without firing a shot, then U.S. President Donald Trump has aimed at America’s closest military allies. Source link
Asia-Pacific markets mostly slip as investors assess Greenland developments, await key China data
China is set to release a slew of economic data today, including fourth-quarter GDP numbers. Source link
Billionaires have ‘outsized’ political influence — and they’re richer than ever, says Oxfam
Billionaires’ wealth has risen sharply to a record high of $18.3 trillion — with the super-rich seeking power “for their own gain,” according to Oxfam. Source link
He worked four blue-collar jobs in his teens to stay afloat. Today, his fintech startup is worth $8 billion
Jack Zhang worked as a dishwasher, bartender and cashier at a petrol station before he started Airwallex. Today, his fintech startup is worth $8 billion. Source link
Why South Korean noodle companies are betting on an overseas appetite for growth
Higher average selling prices, the popularity of K-pop, and a tepid domestic market are pushing noodle makers to look for growth overseas. Source link
Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion for permanent Board of Peace seats
The Trump administration wants nations to pay $1 billion to remain on his Gaza peace board, reports show. Source link