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The global economy heads toward year-end amid caution and change
As the year neared its close, the world economy navigated the AI boom, easing inflation and persistent risks.
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The energy demands of AI strain power grids worldwide
The surging electricity use of AI data centres emerged as a major challenge for utilities and economies.
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Markets weigh the path of interest rates and growth
Investors navigated uncertainty over monetary policy and the economic outlook amid the AI-fuelled rally.
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World leaders and executives gather amid an AI-driven outlook
The global elite convened for the annual economic forum with artificial intelligence dominating the agenda.
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Markets navigate a shifting economic landscape
Investors weighed easing inflation, the AI boom and geopolitical risks amid a complex global outlook.
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Central banks begin cutting interest rates as inflation eases
After the most aggressive tightening in decades, policymakers started lowering rates as price pressures receded.
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An AI boom powers stock markets to record highs
Soaring enthusiasm for artificial intelligence drove technology shares and lifted markets to new peaks.
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Regulators approve the first spot Bitcoin ETFs
US regulators cleared exchange-traded funds holding Bitcoin, a milestone that brought the asset further into the mainstream.
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Bank failures spark fears of a wider financial crisis
The sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and other lenders triggered turmoil and a swift response from authorities.