2+ hour, 30+ min ago  (163+ words) Inside Indonesia's illegal gold rush'DW.com Illegal gold mining in Indonesia's Jambi province thrives despite crackdowns. With billions of dollars at stake and alleged backing from powerful actors, a plan to legalize the trade sparks environmental alarm. Rising gold prices…...

8+ mon, 5+ day ago  (705+ words) The German arms industry is thriving thanks to a major state-run investment program. But will the country's wider economy benefit? March 18, 2025, will go down in Germanhistory as the day when a two-thirds parliamentary majority cleared the way for the country…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (303+ words) The European Union is looking to support its manufacturing sectors by setting procurement requirements. They hope to cut reliance on cheap Chinese imports while lowering emissions. The European Commission revealed its "Made in EU"proposals on Wednesday that aim to…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (165+ words) Donald Trump promised a "Golden Age " of prosperity for the US. One year into his second term: where do things actually stand with economic growth and jobs? US economy: One year into Trump's second term US exports have risen, but…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago  (244+ words) India has set its sights on becoming an economic global power. For western entrepreneurs, the country could be a feasible alternative to China. But how sustainable is the current boom? "We're a nuclear power, a space power. But India also…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (1847+ words) Economic warfare is reshaping trade and tech. In this episode, Edward Fishman, author of Chokepoints, explains the dollar's power, Trump's tariff setback, China's leverage, and why Europe is still chasing economic security. Hello and welcome to the Dip. It is…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (414+ words) Christine Lagarde, the head of Europe's most important financial institution, plans to leave her job before her eight-year term ends in October 2027, the Financial Times reported. European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde is intending to leave her position before…...

3+ week, 2+ hour ago  (206+ words) Increases in food and fuel prices were the main drivers of inflation in Germany, new statistics confirmed. Germany's inflation rate increased to 2.1% in January, confirming preliminary data and showing price pressures have strengthened at the start of the year, particularly…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1137+ words) The southeastern European country is set to ditch its national currency in favor of the euro. But while Bulgaria's economy has improved, mismanagement and corruption remain rampant. Bulgaria is set to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026, making'it the 21st member state…...