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An image of Chinese yuan banknotes, alongside the Chinese and US flags

An image of Chinese yuan banknotes, alongside the Chinese and US flags

China plans stimulus gamble as Trump's tariffs loom

Beijing has already announced more than $2 trillion in stimulus, but many analysts think it hasn't gone far enough.

A gas stove is lit by a match in Berlin, Germany, on February 7, 2006

A gas stove is lit by a match in Berlin, Germany, on February 7, 2006

Russia-Austria gas spat stokes fears of new EU energy crisis

Gazprom cut deliveries to Austria over compensation demands from earlier supply issues. DW asks what it means.

German car giants alarmed by Donald Trump's trade threats

Carmakers are growing increasingly nervous about the US election after Donald Trump called for more US production.

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Firemen try to extinguish a burning fuel tank at an oil refinery in the province of Homs, Syria, on November 23, 2013

Firemen try to extinguish a burning fuel tank at an oil refinery in the province of Homs, Syria, on November 23, 2013

What's next for Syria's devastated economy?

What's next for Syria's devastated economy?

The economy contracted by 85% during nearly 14 years of war, which decimated infrastructure and sparked hyperinflation.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin talks to Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a family photo at the 16th BRICS summit in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, on October 23, 2024

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin talks to Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a family photo at the 16th BRICS summit in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, on October 23, 2024

BRICS currency: Is Trump's tariff threat justified?

BRICS currency: Is Trump's tariff threat justified?

Donald Trump has vowed 100% tariffs on imports from BRICS countries if they create a new currency to rival the dollar.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during the G20 Summit

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during the G20 Summit

Did Brazil's G20 summit deliver on its promises?

Did Brazil's G20 summit deliver on its promises?

With ever-present wars and trade tensions, G20 leaders did agree on climate funding, tackling poverty and a wealth tax.

A G20 Summit banner is displayed at the City Hall in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 12, 2024

A G20 Summit banner is displayed at the City Hall in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 12, 2024

G20 summit: Brazil's billionaire tax plan faces pushback

G20 summit: Brazil's billionaire tax plan faces pushback

The Rio summit will try to navigate skepticism about plans to tax the ultrawealthy to fund climate and poverty relief.

AI-generated design by DW showing the US dollar sign and several dollar bills exploding out of the silhouette of the African continent

AI-generated design by DW showing the US dollar sign and several dollar bills exploding out of the silhouette of the African continent

How a rising dollar could hurt African economies

How a rising dollar could hurt African economies

Donald Trump's policies could push the US currency higher, igniting inflation and debt costs in developing nations.

DW Podcast | Inside Europe | provisorisch f ROAD

DW Podcast | Inside Europe | provisorisch f ROAD

Inside Europe 24 October 2024

Inside Europe 24 October 2024

Russia's airspace incursions spark calls for NATO action, Moldova's EU poll could impact Sandu's reelection, Gisele Pelicot tells of her ordeal in mass rape trial and Turkey awaits a new refugee crisis. Also: Georgia picks its next parliament, how Russia's war economy is fueling a housing crisis, Spanish football takes action against racism and Italy's plans for more wind and solar spark protests.

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