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Egypt’s food industry exports surged to approximately $5.5 billion in the first 11 months of 2024, reflecting a 17% increase from the $4.7 billion recorded during the same period in 2023. This $813 million rise represents the highest export value

Bitcoin is expected to reach new all-time highs in 2025, with multiple forecasts predicting the cryptocurrency could double in value, surpassing $200,000. Following a strong 150% rally in 2024, analysts and industry executives anticipate that favorable regulatory developments and increased

The U.S. dollar ended 2024 with significant gains against most global currencies, supported by higher Treasury yields and reduced expectations for aggressive Federal Reserve rate cuts. Despite slipping slightly on the final trading day, the dollar’s strength reflected investor caution

Gold prices surged by 26% in 2024, marking one of the most significant annual gains in over a decade, fueled by monetary policy shifts and geopolitical uncertainties. The precious metal closed the year at $2,626.80 per ounce in Asia on

France’s ski industry is witnessing a growing decline in smaller, mid-altitude resorts as economic and environmental pressures mount. Since the 1950s, 186 ski resorts have closed across the country, and analysts predict further closures over the next two decades. The

Natural gas futures surged as much as 20% on Monday, reaching their highest levels in nearly a year, as updated weather forecasts predicted a colder-than-usual January across the U.S. East Coast. February contracts rose approximately 15% during the trading session,

In 2024, Germany transitioned from being a net exporter to a net importer of electricity, marking a significant shift in its energy landscape. This change is attributed to several factors, including increased domestic demand, reduced fossil fuel-based power generation, and

European stocks declined on Monday as persistent pressure from elevated government bond yields weighed on investor sentiment. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.3% by mid-morning, led by losses in technology and industrial goods sectors. The decline followed a surge

The global population has reached approximately 8.156 billion in 2024, reflecting an increase of about 82 million people compared to last year’s total of 8.083 billion, according to data released by the German Foundation for World Population. The milestone underscores

Japan imported 27.16 million barrels of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates in November 2024, accounting for 38.2 percent of its total oil imports during the month, according to data released by the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy