Asian Stocks, Bitcoin Down as Trade Uncertainty Roils Markets

This is Beirut 2025-03-07 08:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Asian stocks tumbled at the open Friday following a tough day on Wall Street as uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's trade policies roiled markets and traders awaited key US jobs data. Bitcoin plunged 5.7 percent after Trump signed an executive order to establish a "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve" without planning any public purchases of the ...

Stocks Rally on Hopes of Chinese Stimulus and Tariff Relief

This is Beirut 2025-03-05 13:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Markets rallied on Wednesday as investors welcomed China's economic targets and a U.S. official signaled that President Donald Trump could dial down tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Global stocks had tumbled on Tuesday after China, Mexico, and Canada retaliated against U.S. tariffs, and fears grew that Europe could be Trump's next target. There was ...

European Defense Stocks Soar as Govts Up Military Spend

This is Beirut 2025-03-03 17:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Share prices of European defense companies soared Monday as London and the European Union look to ramp up military spending in the face of uncertainty over the United States' commitment to Ukraine and NATO. BAE Systems surged 14 percent, helping London's benchmark FTSE 100 index to a record high, the latest in a series over ...

Stock Markets Rally with Tech in Focus

This is Beirut 2025-02-26 15:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Asian and European stock markets rallied Wednesday, helped by renewed positivity over the tech sector, analysts said. Hong Kong closed up more than three percent, with investors snapping up stocks following a poor start to the week sparked by fresh concerns over US President Donald Trump's tariff plans. In Europe, Paris and Frankfurt led the ...

Stock markets skid after Trump threatens auto tariffs

This is Beirut 2025-02-19 17:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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  Global stock markets mostly fell Wednesday after US President Donald Trump broadened his tariff threats, stoking wider trade war fears. Trump warned the previous day that he would impose tariffs "in the neighbourhood of 25 percent" on auto imports and a similar amount or higher on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals. "Understandably this has ...

US stocks fall as inflation unexpectedly heats up

This is Beirut 2025-02-12 17:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US stock markets tumbled on Wednesday as an inflation reading came in hotter than expected, fanning fears that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates higher for longer. Following days of attention on US President Donald Trump's tariff moves, traders were focusing on the January consumer inflation data, which is set to play a role in the ...

Global Stocks Wobble, Gold Shines as Tariff Uncertainty Looms

This is Beirut 2025-02-11 19:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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United States stock markets wobbled, and gold reached fresh highs on Tuesday as traders kept a nervous eye on US President Donald Trump’s next tariff decisions, worried about inflation and interest rates. European markets rose, with both Frankfurt and London again setting records, while Asian equity markets struggled for direction. Trump has ...

To What Extent Can a Leader Make Independent Decisions?

David Sahyoun 2025-01-29 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Far from being purely rational actors, leaders—like all human beings—are constantly influenced by unconscious forces that shape their choices, distort their perceptions, and foster illusions of control. The freedom each person believes they possess is, in truth, far more constrained than it appears. Every individual constructs their own ...

US Stocks, Nvidia Shares Steady After Chinese AI Shock

This is Beirut 2025-01-28 19:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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US stocks and shares in chip-making giant Nvidia on Tuesday clawed back some of their losses following a sell-off triggered by the sudden success of Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek. US tech shares tanked Monday, with Nvidia tumbling 17 percent, after China's DeepSeek unveiled its R1 chatbot, which can apparently match the capacity ...

Nvidia Loses $500 bn in Value as Chinese AI Firm Jolts Tech Shares

This is Beirut 2025-01-27 20:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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US chip-maker Nvidia led a rout in tech stocks Monday after the emergence of a low-cost Chinese generative AI model that could threaten US dominance in the fast-growing industry. The chatbot developed by DeepSeek, a startup based in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou, has apparently shown the ability to match the capacity of US AI pace-setters ...

Asian stocks drop as tariff fears return, new AI program emerges

This is Beirut 2025-01-27 13:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Asian markets mostly fell Monday on fresh trade fears after Donald Trump's threat to impose huge tariffs on Colombia in retaliation for its refusal to accept deportation flights from the United States. Traders were also assessing the impact of a new, cheaper Chinese generative AI programme amid claims it can outperform big-name rivals and worries ...

Asian Markets Retreat as China Pledges Fail to Spark Excitement

This is Beirut 2024-12-13 09:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Asian markets fell Friday as China's latest vows to boost the beleaguered economy failed to stir much excitement, while traders looked ahead to a key Federal Reserve policy meeting next week. A tepid week was on course for a damp finish, with Wall Street offering a negative lead after fresh data pointing to a pick-up in inflation. Hong Kong and ...

The School Meal Program at the Heart of Discussions Between Halabi and the WFP

This is Beirut 2024-12-03 12:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Caretaker Minister of Education Abbas Halabi thanked the World Food Program (WFP) for their support in providing nutritional assistance to schools.  Minister Halabi also emphasized Lebanon's commitment to education despite the ongoing conflict. Halabi was speaking on Monday during a meeting with Matthew Hollingworth, the Regional Director of ...

Stocks Up as Fears Ease Over Next Trump Tariffs

This is Beirut 2025-03-25 16:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Wall Street clung to strong gains and European stocks rose on Tuesday over easing concerns about the next round of tariffs from US President Donald Trump. The Dow, the broad-based S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq were all up around 0.1 percent in early deals, following a rally fuelled by technology stocks the previous day. Sentiment was buoyed ...

Most Asian Markets Track Wall St Gains, Bitcoin Closes on $100,000

This is Beirut 2024-11-22 09:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Most Asian markets gained Friday after a bounce on Wall Street, while bitcoin continued its march higher to move within touching distance of the $100,000 mark. Rising geopolitical tensions tempered the atmosphere and pushed oil higher after Russia hit Ukraine with a new-generation intermediate-range missile and sent a warning to the West. The ...

Coqlico Calls on Artists to Celebrate Independence Through Art

This is Beirut 2024-11-21 14:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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On the occasion of Lebanon’s Independence Day, the Lebanese brand Coqlico unveils a bold national initiative elegantly merging art and humanitarian commitment. This innovative endeavor invites Lebanese artists to unleash their creativity by transforming the brand’s iconic finjan into unique works of art. These creations will be sold, with a ...

Beirut Chants: Resilience Through Music and Community

This is Beirut 2024-11-19 16:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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“No sound rises above the sound of music.”  “Beirut Chants has never been a ‘festival’ in the conventional sense. For us and our loyal fans, Beirut Chants has always been a shared space, a reflection of our diverse community's determination, solidarity, and authenticity. It is where all Lebanese come together, no matter how tough the ...

Dollar Soars, Bitcoin Hits Record as Trump Leads Key Swing States

This is Beirut 2024-11-06 09:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The dollar surged and bitcoin hit a record high Wednesday as traders bet on a victory for Donald Trump as he picked up key swing states needed to take the White House, ramping up bets on fresh tax cuts, tariffs and rising inflation. While polls had shown the race on a knife edge, the Republican appeared to be faring better than his Democratic ...

Baalbeck and Its Roman Ruins Deserted by Locals and Tourists

This is Beirut 2024-10-28 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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For over a month, the iconic Palmyra Hotel has not hosted a single tourist coming to explore Baalbeck’s Roman ruins, near which Israeli bombs are falling. Yet Rabih Salika refuses to leave the establishment where he has worked for 24 years. The war between Israel and the pro-Iranian Hezbollah movement, deeply rooted in Baalbeck (east), has not ...

Oakenfest and REEF Biodiversity: Lebanon at the Hour of Commitment

Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-13 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

This summer, Lebanon will be the stage for two major events that will blur the lines between art, engagement, and ecology: the eighth edition of the Oakenfest Festival and the sixth REEF Encounters. These two events invite us to rethink our relationship with creation, the environment, and living together. From July 19 to 21, head to the oak grove ...

Living on the Edge: The Psychological Paradox of The Lebanese Psyche

David Sahyoun 2024-07-06 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

Despite a troubled daily life, the Lebanese dance, celebrate, and sunbathe. How can we explain this paradox? What psychological mechanisms are at play behind this apparent carefreeness? Does this dissociation actually mask a very real suffering? Let’s try to dissect this behavior through psychoanalysis. Regularly, national and especially ...

Stock Markets Edge Higher, Oil Climbs

This Is Beirut 2024-06-17 22:01 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Stock markets edged higher on both sides of the Atlantic on Monday despite fading hopes for United States interest rate cuts and worries about political upheaval in Europe, while oil prices rose. Eurozone stocks finished higher while London's blue-chip FTSE 100 dipped into the red. "European markets have risen off the lows of last week but ...

Stéphanie Sayed: “Daring Authenticity Through Streetwear Fashion”

Juliana Breidy 2024-05-25 14:24 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

In the dynamic world of streetwear fashion, a rising star stands out for her audacity and originality: Sayed. This streetwear brand, created and founded by Stéphanie Sayed, a passionate Franco-Lebanese designer whose identity is intertwined with the intense blue of her creations, defies conventions by offering unisex pieces inspired by both the ...

Advancing Health Sciences: The AUF 'Prix Dolla Karam Sarkis'

This Is Beirut 2024-05-09 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

The Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) in the Middle East has inaugurated the Prix Dolla Karam Sarkis, an annual award established to commemorate the legacy of Professor Dolla Karam Sarkis by celebrating excellence in scientific research in Lebanon. This prize aims to honor her and recognize her active collaboration and substantial ...

Enter a New Dimension With Fulvio Codsi

This Is Beirut 2024-04-20 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

Simply stepping into downtown’s Maya Artspace gallery immediately immerses you in the striking universe of Lebanese painter Fulvio Codsi. His retrospective, Regeneration, is currently on display until April 26. Join us for a private and exciting tour and meet the artist himself. “The first time I entered the gallery and saw all my canvases ...

Ensuring Equal Access for Women in University Leadership Roles

2024-02-04 20:02 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Women’s Empowerment for LEADership and Equity in Higher Education Institutions (WE4LEAD) is a project co-funded by the European Union that aims to promote equal access for women to the highest leadership positions in higher education institutions around the Mediterranean region.  Bringing together nine universities from the Mediterranean ...

Oil Rises on Renewed Middle East Fears, Equities Advance

This Is Beirut 2024-01-29 12:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Oil prices rose on Monday due to fresh Middle East fears, as President Joe Biden pledged to retaliate after blaming Iran-backed rebels for a deadly attack on US troops, while equities were boosted by China's latest move to support its troubled markets. The drone strike on a base in Jordan, which came days after the Houthis struck a vessel in the ...

Revival of a 2,300-Year Cultural Heritage Site: Old Macedonian Palace

2024-01-08 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

The ancient Palace of Aigai, the site of Alexander the Great's coronation as the King of Macedonia, has been unveiled to the public this Sunday, January 7, following a 16-year renovation project. This ambitious endeavor, costing 20 million euros, was dedicated to restoring the palace's former magnificence. During a ceremony held on Friday, January ...

Stocks advance on US inflation slowing, Ukraine ceasefire plan

This is Beirut 2025-03-12 19:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Stock markets mostly rose on Wednesday on both sides of the Atlantic as investors shrugged off the latest US tariff moves to focus on cooling US inflation and a Ukraine ceasefire plan. Global markets have endured severe swings this month as US President Donald Trump looks to ramp up pressure on global partners by imposing or threatening ...

Robert Bared: Rain as Muse, Paris as the Setting (1/2)

Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-03-29 17:30 - Reading : 8 minute(s)

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Paris, the City of Light, is never more captivating than when draped in rain. The streetlamps transform into liquid stars, passersby become dancing silhouettes, and the asphalt becomes a mirror, reflecting and multiplying the world. This is the universe that Robert Bared, a Lebanese-born photographer who has called Paris home since 1975, has ...