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Head of European Intelligence: Russia's Economy is Not on the Brink of Collapse
SadaNews - European intelligence leaders are feeling pessimistic about the chances of reaching an agreement this year to end the Russian war in Ukraine, despite U.S. President Donald Trump affirming that U.S.-mediated talks make the possibility of reaching a deal "significantly close."
The heads of...
Galaxy S26 Ultra Puts Privacy First with New Anti-Peeping Display
SadaNews Economy - Samsung has unveiled a new feature in its anticipated "Galaxy S26 Ultra" smartphone aimed at addressing one of the most annoying problems for smartphone users in public places: "peeping by those sitting near the user at the screen content".
The company published a promotional vid...
OpenAI Approaches Record Funding as Macron Prioritizes Child Protection at G7
SadaNews Economy - Developments in the world of artificial intelligence and related policies are accelerating, as OpenAI is nearing the completion of a record funding round that could exceed $100 billion, at a time when French President Emmanuel Macron is prioritizing the protection of children from...
IMF Keeps Its Forecast for China's Economic Growth at 4.5% in 2026
SadaNews - The International Monetary Fund has maintained its forecast for economic growth in China at 4.5% this year, but warned of risks from weak domestic demand and a slowing global economy.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told reporters in Beijing in December during a press conferen...
Oil Prices Continue Gains as Investors Assess U.S.-Iran Tensions
SadaNews Economy - Oil prices rose during trading on Thursday, February 19, continuing gains of 4% from the previous session, coinciding with investors' evaluation of U.S.-Iran efforts to resolve their dispute.
In terms of trading, Brent crude futures increased by 0.2% to $70.52 per barrel, while U...
Slight Increase in Gold Prices Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
SadaNews Economy - Oil prices rose during trading on Thursday, February 19, continuing gains of 4% from the previous session, coinciding with investors evaluating U.S.-Iranian efforts to resolve their dispute.
In terms of trading, Brent crude futures increased by 0.2% to $70.52 per barrel, while U....
Oil Stabilizes Near $67 as Talks Progress Between Washington and Tehran
SadaNews - Oil maintained its decline following positive talks between the United States and Iran regarding the nuclear program of the OPEC member state, which reduced the risk premium in crude prices.
Brent crude, the global benchmark, stabilized above $67 per barrel with little change after endin...
Calcalist: Israel's Economy Appears Strong But Hides a Persistent Deficit
SadaNews - The 2025 data published by the Central Bureau of Statistics in "Israel" shows a dual picture, where a quarter of a century of remarkable economic boom is met with a clear warning of signs of erosion in financial and demographic foundations.
The Israeli newspaper "Calcalist" focuses in it...
"FT": Lagarde is expected to leave the presidency of the European Central Bank before the...
SadaNews - It is expected that the President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, will resign from her position before the end of her eight-year term in October 2027, according to the "Financial Times".
According to the report, Lagarde prefers to leave the position before th...
Gold Prices Exceed $4900 Amid Anticipation of Federal Reserve Minutes
SadaNews - The price of gold rose again above $4900 per ounce as buyers rushed to seize the dip after a two-day decline, while traders await the release of the minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest meeting.
The precious metal increased by up to 0.9% in weak trading on Wednesday, as a significan...
Lebanon Approves Increase in Public Sector Salaries and Raises Taxes
SadaNews Economy - The government in Lebanon has raised the value-added tax and the price of gasoline, aiming to contribute to boosting revenues to fund the salary increases approved for public sector employees and retirees.
Information Minister Paul Marqas noted while reading the cabinet decisions...
Gold Drops Below $5000 Amid Weak Trading.. Silver Recorded Close to $74 an Ounce
SadaNews - Gold fell further to below the $5000 per ounce level in weak trading, with most Asian markets closed due to the Lunar New Year holiday, following a holiday in the United States on Monday.
The precious metal declined by as much as 1.4% on Tuesday, after losing 1% in the previous session....