2024-08-22
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Economy
Eurozone business activity sees Olympic boost, but Germany contracts
Eurozone business activity expanded in August, driven by a surge in the services sector, notably in France due to the Olympic Games. However, manufacturing continued its contraction, and Germany's private sector economy worsened, raising concerns about a potential recession.
Culture news
Beyoncé vs Trump over unauthorized use of her song ‘Freedom’
Another day, another unauthorized use of a song by the Trump campaign team... Beyoncé adds her name to a long list of artists who are issuing cease-and-desist letters or even suing Trump for using their songs without permission.
Culture news
Taylor Swift breaks silence over thwarted Vienna terrorist plot
Taylor Swift has wrapped up the European leg of her Eras Tour in London and has released a statement explaining why she had chosen to wait until now to speak about the Vienna concert cancellations, which she called "devastating".
Markets
Markets eye ECB decision as Fed minutes reinforce rate cut bets
The minutes from the Federal Reserve's July meeting indicate that the bank is likely to begin cutting interest rates in September. Markets will closely watch the ECB's decision next month as the euro reaches a one-year high against the US dollar.
World News
Female leaders in Europe: Where are they and how many are there?
Nordic and Baltic European countries have historically led the way in women's inclusion in politics. The presence of women in top jobs is also becoming increasingly relevant in the Balkans. However, most leaders are still men.