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Global growth is expected to slow in 2025, and offshore investors are likely to cut their investments in emerging markets by nearly a quarter as promised policies from incoming U.S. President Donald Trump resonate across global markets, according to a report released by the Institute of International Finance (IIF) on Wednesday. Image courtesy: Stock Image #EmergingMarkets #GlobalGrowth #Tariffs #China #EconomicOutlook #Finance360 #News #Economy

ECB's Villeroy signals more interest rate cuts in 2025 amid euro zone challenges. Key Points: ➡️ Rate Cuts Ahead: ECB likely to ease rates further in response to economic pressures. ➡️ Policy Flexibility: Comfort with financial market projections for next year’s rates. ➡️ Inflation Target: Inflation expected to settle around 2% by early 2025, allowing for more easing. Image: REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo Reuters #ECB #InterestRates #MonetaryPolicy #EuroZoneEconomy #News #Finance360

Qatar’s Minister of Finance, HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, has announced the State’s budget for fiscal year 2025, projecting total revenues of QR197 billion. This marks a 2.5% decrease from last year’s total budget revenues, reflecting a cautious approach to oil and gas revenue estimates in the face of global market volatility. Image courtesy: Getty Images #QatarEconomy #Budget2025 #EconomicDiversification #GlobalFinance #News #TheFinance360

Oil prices ease but retain weekly gains on supply-demand dynamics. Here are the key insights from the latest oil market trends: ➡️ 2025 Outlook: IEA projects supply growth of 1.5M bpd, exceeding demand growth of 1.1M bpd. ➡️ China Factor: Stimulus measures boost crude imports, but questions linger over sustained demand. ➡️ Market Movement: Brent and WTI poised for a weekly gain of 3%, supported by tighter sanctions on Russia and Iran. Image courtesy: George Frey | Bloomberg | Getty Images #OilMarkets #EnergyOutlook #ChinaEconomy #GlobalTrade #OnG #Finance360 #News

China's leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to boosting growth through proactive fiscal and monetary measures. Key takeaways from this week’s high-level economic planning meeting: ➡️ Increased fiscal deficit and ultra-long bonds. ➡️ Renewed focus on domestic consumption and innovation. ➡️ A cautious GDP growth target of "around 5%" for 2025. Image courtesy: Florence Lo | Getty Images #ChinaEconomy #GlobalMarkets #EconomicPlanning #GrowthAgenda #News #Finance360

Asian stocks took a hit as Beijing’s policy updates failed to meet market expectations. The Hang Seng Index dropped 1.83%, while CSI 300 fell 2.37%. Meanwhile, South Korea's Kospi rose for the fourth straight day, driven by strong gains in Kakao and Samsung Biologics. Image courtesy: Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images #StockMarket #AsiaMarkets #Inflation #ChinaEconomy #News #Finance360

As President Yoon Suk Yeol faces treason charges and a looming impeachment vote, South Korea finds itself at a critical crossroads. Image courtesy: Korean Presidential Office via Reuters #SouthKorea #Politics #Impeachment #Democracy #News #Finance360

In a landmark move, U.S. President Joe Biden granted clemency to 1,500 individuals and pardoned 39 Americans, marking the largest single-day act of clemency in modern U.S. history. Image courtesy: GMA #USPolitics #Clemency #CriminalJusticeReform #Biden #News #Finance360

A tragic fire broke out at a private hospital in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, on Thursday night, resulting in six fatalities and over 20 injuries. Swift action by emergency responders ensured patients were evacuated and transferred to nearby hospitals. Image courtesy: PTI #IndiaNews #TamilNadu #FireSafety #HealthcareCrisis #News #Finance360

A 70-year-old man was sentenced to 3 months in prison and deportation after a parking disagreement escalated into a physical altercation in Dubai. The incident left a 34-year-old man with a 50% permanent leg disability. Image courtesy: Stock Image #DubaiNews #Crime #CommunitySafety #ConflictResolution #Finance360

Starting January 1, 2025, paid public parking will be introduced across Al Dhaid City in Sharjah to improve parking management and support the city's growth. The new system will include 1,900 paid spaces, various payment options, and digital monitoring to ensure compliance, with parking fees applied daily from 8 AM to 10 PM, except on Fridays. Image courtesy: Stock Image #Uae #Sharjah #PaidParking #System #News #TheFinance360

Indian teen prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion after defeating China's Ding Liren in a thrilling final in Singapore. At just 18 years old, Gukesh clinched the title, marking a new milestone in chess history, according to the International Chess Federation. Image courtesy: AFP #Chess #WorldChampion #Milestone #News #TheFinance360