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3 days ago | 
weforum.org | Spencer Feingold
The 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, or ‘Summer Davos’, is taking in Tianjin, People’s Republic of China, from 24-26 June. The gathering is being held under the theme of “Entrepreneurship for a New Era”. The meeting has welcomed over 150 top political leaders, including several heads of state and government, from dozens of countries.
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3 days ago | 
weforum.org | Spencer Feingold |Kimberley Botwright
In 2025, the US and China engaged in a tit-for-tat trade dispute linked to tensions around merchandise trade. After negotiations, both sides have agreed to lower recent tariffs and continue trade talks. The timeline and chart below highlight key moments in the significant trade dispute between the world's two largest economies.
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1 week ago | 
weforum.org | Spencer Feingold
The cybersecurity talent and skills gap has been a persistent issue across industries. New data shows that cybersecurity jobs in the United States are on the rise. The investments in cybersecurity talent comes as economic uncertainty remains high around the world. Employers across the United States are strengthening their cybersecurity capacity with new hires, according to a recent report, which found that cybersecurity talent acquisition has increased following a year-long lull.
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2 weeks ago | 
weforum.org | Spencer Feingold
People queue outside a currency exchange office in Sofia, Bulgaria, this month. Image: REUTERS/Stoyan NenovDigital Editor, World Economic Forum LLCThe eurozone may soon welcome a new member: Bulgaria. Key European institutions have determined that Bulgaria fulfils requirements to adopt the euro. The expansion comes as geopolitical shifts create an opening for the euro to take a more prominent role in the global economy.
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1 month ago | 
es.weforum.org | Spencer Feingold |Filipe Beato
Un apagón generalizado en la península ibérica generó inicialmente temores de un ciberataque a las redes eléctricas. Las primeras investigaciones descartaron esta causa, pero el incidente puso de relieve las crecientes vulnerabilidades de la infraestructura energética. Expertos destacan la necesidad de contar con prácticas sólidas de ciberseguridad y una cooperación internacional efectiva para proteger los sistemas energéticos frente a amenazas en constante evolución.
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1 month ago | 
weforum.org | Spencer Feingold |Filipe Beato
Energy grids are "highly attractive targets" for cybercriminals. Image: REUTERS/Bruna Casas/File PhotoDigital Editor, World Economic ForumManager, Cyber Resilience, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic ForumA widespread blackout across the Iberian Peninsula initially raised fears of a cyberattack on electrical grids. Early investigations said a cyberattack was not to blame, but the incident highlighted growing vulnerabilities in energy infrastructure.
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2 months ago | 
trendsmena.com | Spencer Feingold
The imposition of sweeping tariffs by the United States has significantly disrupted international trade, sending shockwaves through the global economy. The tariffs—along with continuous threats of steeper tariffs—have also caused volatility in financial markets. In early April, when US President Donald Trump unveiled a new tariff regime, global stock markets plummeted. The S&P 500, for instance, fell below 5,000 points for the first time in almost a year, wiping out trillions of dollars.
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2 months ago | 
weforum.org | Spencer Feingold
New US tariffs have upended global trade and caused significant volatility in the financial markets. In early April, global stock markets plummeted after US President Donald Trump unveiled a new tariff regime. “This excess volatility holds significant implications for the global economy,” one expert said. The imposition of sweeping tariffs by the United States has significantly disrupted international trade, sending shockwaves through the global economy.
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2 months ago | 
weforum.org | Spencer Feingold
Steep tariffs were announced on major economies as well as on US allies. Image: REUTERS/Carlos BarriaDigital Editor, World Economic ForumUS President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imports from nearly all countries. The tariffs could upend international trade and have major impacts on the global economy. See the interactive map below to better understand how tariffs are being applied worldwide.
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2 months ago | 
es.weforum.org | Spencer Feingold
Las stablecoins son criptomonedas ancladas a activos de reserva, como monedas fiduciarias u oro. Su estabilidad relativa ha hecho de las stablecoins un medio de intercambio popular en comparación con otras criptomonedas. Sin embargo, en medio de incertidumbre regulatoria y cuestiones de transparencia, las stablecoins no están exentas de riesgos.
