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China gears up for Nasdaq-style tech market

More than 100 firms have applied to list on the STAR market, which is expected to channel billions to the tech sector. China’s past failures at creating its own Nasdaq are prompting some investors to...

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How streaming video contributes to climate change

Driving an electric car, choosing train travel or using less plastic — we know there are many things we can do to be less of a burden on the world’s environment. But would you be...

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Britain sees ‘small window’ to save Iran nuclear deal

EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels are hoping to deescalate tensions between the US and Iran. Britain’s top diplomat says there’s still a “small window” of time to keep the 2015 nuclear deal alive. British...

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Norway’s sovereign wealth fund backs away from fossil fuels

Coal and oil have long been sought-after investment targets, but that is changing. Norway is increasingly withdrawing its huge sovereign wealth fund from fossil fuels. But for finance, not climate protection. The electric car pensioner...

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ECJ hears landmark case over Facebook data security

Are EU citizens protected enough from US surveillance when Facebook transfers their personal data? The job of answering that question now lies with Europe’s top court, despite Facebook’s bid to block the case. A landmark...

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Click here to unlock the true value of your data

Welcome to Digital Empowerment 101. By the end of this article, you will have learned how to harness your personal data to regain your financial freedom and live the life you’ve always dreamed of. Ladies...

Christine Lagarde nominated to be the ECB’s first female chief

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde will become the European Central Bank’s next president in November. If she replaces Italy’s Mario Draghi, a huge change in the eurozone lender’s policy seems unlikely. Following several rounds of...

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Will Brexit be worse for women?

  The economic impact of Brexit has been explored far and wide. But with the October 31 deadline approaching and a no-deal scenario still very much on the cards, could it affect women disproportionately? First...

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EU climate goals ditched as Warsaw and Budapest dig in

Poland and Hungary said they will put their own economies first after rejecting an EU bid for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. All very well, but the latest episode in their battle with Brussels will affect...

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Wholesaler Metro gets €5.8bn takeover bid from Czech-Slovak pair

The board of the world’s eighth-largest retailer has advised shareholders to reject the offer, saying it was far too low. The German wholesaler is present in 25 countries, but has struggled in recent years. A...

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Facebook’s cryptocurrency plan is taking shape

The world’s biggest social network has indicated that it wants to move into the payments industry by launching its own cryptocurrency next year. DW looks at what’s behind Facebook’s not-so-cryptic plan. Why would Facebook want...

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ECB hints at more stimulus as global economy outlook dims

If eurozone inflation stays low, the European Central Bank (ECB) could cut interest rates even further and take other steps to boost it, ECB chief Mario Draghi said. The remark prompted accusations from Donald Trump....