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Amazon announced the closure of seven Quebec warehouses, eliminating 1,700 jobs, amid allegations the move is linked to recent unionization efforts at a Montreal-area facility.
Calamos launches a Bitcoin ETF offering 100% downside protection, combining U.S. Treasuries and Bitcoin-linked options, with capped annual returns, targeting risk-averse investors.
Maintaining a healthy waist size and regular exercise reduces cancer risks by 15%, according to a groundbreaking study involving 315,000 people, highlighting the need for a holistic lifestyle approach.
Trade tensions rise as Trump considers tariffs on China and the EU. Canada warns of countermeasures, while China calls for cooperative solutions to trade disputes.
French authorities seized 13 tonnes of honey laced with erectile dysfunction drugs in 2024, raising health concerns over a growing black-market trend involving dangerous, drug-laced products.
UK wages rose 6% in November, defying expectations, but jobless claims rose. The Bank of England faces mixed signals as it considers interest rate cuts amid economic uncertainty.
Germany’s DAX surpassed 20,000 points, a record high, even as the country’s economy faces recession, job cuts, and political instability, reflecting strong investor confidence in global markets.
The Dow surged 244 points as President Trump’s softer tariff approach reassured investors, with major indices rising on tempered fears over potential trade conflicts.
Bitcoin hit a new record of $109,000 after President Trump launched meme coins and market speculation grew over the incoming administration’s crypto-friendly stance.
U.S. markets soar with record gains in 2024, driven by Federal Reserve cuts, tech dominance, and robust earnings, but risks loom as Trump’s policies and high valuations shape 2025 outlook.