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The global food price index fell in May, thanks to the decrease in the quotations of cereals, sugar and vegetable oils, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announced on Friday, Reuters reports, according to Agerpres.

The euro/dollar exchange rate failed to hold above 1.1450 this week, falling at one point even below 1.14, according to an analysis published by currencynews.co.uk, which highlights that the latest data on the US economy did not support...

Ukraine's 2025 grain harvest could fall by 10% to about 51 million tonnes, compared with 56.7 million tonnes in 2024, according to the most pessimistic estimates, Ukrainian Agriculture Minister Vitaliy Koval said yesterday, Reuters reports,...

A new scientific study warns of changing global rainfall patterns. Nearly 2 billion people could face significant changes in water availability if the average global temperature rises by 1.5°C, even temporarily, warns a new study published in the...

The Minister of Education and Research, Daniel David, is sounding the alarm regarding the alarming level of functional illiteracy in Romania, which he considers the greatest threat to Romanian society.

The evolution of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) indices was marked by strong volatility last month, amid investment insecurity caused by trade tensions between the United States and the rest of the world, mainly China, while, domestically,...

The middle of the calendar spring, April, represented a fiery month for the Romanian economy, in light of the pressure put by the presidential elections scheduled for May 4 and 18, but also by the need to take legislative, fiscal and...

The Baikonur Cosmodrome, a bastion of Soviet space exploration and the historic site where Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, was launched, is entering a new phase. Authorities in Kazakhstan and Russia have announced the auction of old and...

Stock markets often react quickly, and sometimes dramatically, to the start of new U.S. presidential terms, as investors anticipate how leadership and policy changes will affect the economy, corporate growth, and regulatory environments.

Chemicals producer and supplier Chimcomplex Borzeşti reported a net profit of 5.5 million lei for the first quarter of this year, down 26% year-on-year, in an economic environment marked by falling demand in the international chemical industry,...

The COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and the pressure of digitalization have contributed to a significant decline in child well-being in many of the world's most developed countries, according to a recent analysis published by UNICEF...

Producătorul de vinuri Purcari Wineries (WINE) a raportat venituri de 91 milioane lei, în primele trei luni ale acestui an, cu 12% peste cele din aceeaşi perioadă a anului trecut, în vreme ce profitul net a scăzut cu 17%, până la nouă milioane...

Wine producer Purcari Wineries (WINE) reported revenues of 91 million lei in the first three months of this year, 12% more than in the same period last year, while net profit fell by 17% to nine million lei, according to the issuer's report...

Donald Trump has begun his second term as president of the United States (US) with relatively low public approval ratings, and there are few signs of a post-election uptick in support.

The global entertainment industry is in turmoil and concern after US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 100% tariff on all films produced outside the US, Reuters reports. The measure, part of Trump's protectionist trade...

The difficult start to the year on the stock markets raises questions among investors about how 2025 will position itself in history. An analysis by visualcapitalist.com shows that, after 73 trading sessions this year, the American stock index...

OMV Petrom expects the impact of US tariffs on the company to be minor, under current conditions, it is mentioned in the issuer's quarterly report, signed by CEO Christina Verchere.

The current situation of the Damen Mangalia Shipyard reflects a major strategic failure of the Romanian state in managing a large-scale industrial opportunity, sources inside the shipyard told the BURSA newspaper.

Global supply chains, the central pillar of the modern world economy, are on the verge of a deep crisis, fueled by the new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on imports from China, according to a series of articles published by...

The President of the Romanian Academy, Ioan-Aurel Pop, sounded an alarm signal regarding the decline in reading among young people, during an anniversary session dedicated to the 130th anniversary of the establishment of the "Carol I"...

The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) indices recorded slight increases in the first quarter of the year, in a climate marked by geopolitical tension in Europe and political uncertainty in our country, where presidential elections are due to take...

Romania's entry with land borders into the Schengen area, one of the most important diplomatic achievements of the beginning of the year, was quickly overshadowed by a series of events that strained the country's political, social and...

The burial ceremony of Pope Francis will take place on Saturday, April 26, starting at 10 a.m. local time (11 a.m. - Romanian time) according to the official announcement made yesterday by the Vatican. The funeral will take place in St....

The indices of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) had rather sideways developments in the third month of the year, in contrast to the declines of international markets, which reflects the predominantly defensive nature of the main companies of...

• March 3 

The US stock market has been on a roller coaster since Donald Trump took office as president, suffering from incredible volatility due to the tariffs announced on US imports, which were later suspended.

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), considered the most respected global authority on arms trade, last month published its latest report on international trends for the period 2020-2024. While the report highlights...

The previous episode analyzed in detail the internal divisions that mark Donald Trump's second term: political polarization, conservative support, but also sophisticated forms of internal opposition. Now, the gaze turns outward. What does...

While President Donald Trump appears to be firmly in control of the American executive branch in his second term, and his support from the Republican hard core remains high, the reality behind the scenes is more nuanced. The Trump 2.0...

Global stock markets fell sharply yesterday, with European markets, for example, hitting their lowest levels in two months, after the new round of tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday evening. The US president announced...

Global stock markets fell sharply yesterday, with European markets, for example, hitting their lowest levels in two months, after the new round of tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday evening. The US president announced...

The Japanese currency (yen) rose yesterday in foreign markets as investors fled to safe haven currencies a day before US President Donald Trump's planned tariffs take effect, according to Reuters.

There were over 2,700 billionaires worldwide as of April 2024, with a combined net worth of $14.2 trillion, according to Forbes estimates. But even among the ultra-rich, wealth is far from evenly distributed, with significant concentration in...

The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) indices registered slight increases in February, in a climate marked by geopolitical tension in Europe and political uncertainty in our country, where presidential elections are due to take place in May,...

Investor enthusiasm for Donald Trump's return to the White House quickly faded after the US president began imposing automatic tariffs on major US trading partners such as Canada, Mexico and China, raising concerns that trade tensions will...

The isolationism promoted by the Trump Administration - America, first and foremost -, the idea that democracies lead to too slow development and that society should be run like a company with a single shareholder give way to voluntarism and...

Un nou raport asupra populaţiilor de păsări din Statele Unite semnalează o scădere alarmantă a acestora, cu 112 specii aflate într-un "punct critic" din cauza pierderii habitatului şi a schimbărilor climatice. Dintre acestea, 42 de specii...

A new report on bird populations in the United States reports an alarming decline, with 112 species at a "tipping point" due to habitat loss and climate change. Of those, 42 species are experiencing sharp declines, raising alarm bells in...

A new reality is taking shape in international economic and trade relations.

Reporter: East Capital Group manages funds that invest in the capital markets of Eastern Europe, including the Romanian market. In your opinion, what are the main strengths or opportunities presented by the leading companies on the...