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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hanwoo Promotion Fund Focuses on ‘Hanwoo Consumption Promotion and Globalization’ by 2026, Enhancing Value of Hanwoo Industry

The Hanwoo Promotion Fund is set to enhance the value of the Hanwoo beef industry by focusing on consumption promotion and globalization strategies by 2026 amidst challenges from U.S. beef imports and economic downturn.

Mar 20 • 02:01 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Bjarni fears bullishness and a harsh blow after the Central Bank's interest rate hike

Bjarni expresses concerns about an impending economic downturn following the Central Bank’s recent interest rate hike.

Mar 18 • 17:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Timo Koivusalo has not made films for three years: Reveals sad reason in SK

Director Timo Koivusalo has not produced a film in three years due to challenges in the Finnish film industry, compounded by economic downturns and the lingering effects of the pandemic.

Mar 17 • 14:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Invest When There Is Blood on the Streets. Rothschild's Harsh Rule Still Applies Today

The article discusses the timeless investment advice attributed to the Rothschild family, suggesting that market downturns can provide lucrative opportunities for savvy investors.

Mar 17 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Industrial downturn with a touch of inflation in the Milei era

Argentina is facing industrial activity declines amid persistent inflation, raising concerns for the government.

Mar 14 • 14:41 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

For some caterers, turnover has decreased by 10-30% in the first two months

In Latvia, some caterers have reported a turnover decline of 10-30% in the first two months of the year compared to the same period last year due to various economic pressures.

Mar 11 • 06:39 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

How stock market turmoil can affect Stockholm's housing market: "The risk exists"

The recent stock market downturn in Europe and Asia poses risks to the housing market in Stockholm, potentially leading to a decrease in prices or preventing anticipated increases.

Mar 9 • 16:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The data that disappoints the real estate market and generates concern

The Argentine real estate market is experiencing a significant downturn as mortgage approvals plummet, contributing to a stark drop in property transactions in Buenos Aires.

Mar 9 • 10:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Felicia Ã…kerman: How Oil Prices Affect the Stock Market

The escalating conflict in the Middle East has driven oil prices to their highest level since 2022, resulting in a downturn for the stock markets.

Mar 9 • 07:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Exchange: The plunge of -20% in Profile

The Profile stock has plummeted by 20% from its historical highs, reflecting the challenging investment climate.

Mar 9 • 04:40 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

German Industry Crisis Threatens to Lose 150,000 Jobs

The German metals and electrical industries are facing a potential loss of 150,000 jobs this year due to a severe industrial downturn.

Mar 8 • 07:58 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Downturn diet’? The crunch on fast food chains as consumers seek deals

Canadian fast food chain A&W reports increased sales as consumers focus on value deals amidst economic challenges.

Mar 5 • 20:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ANNELI OTT ⟩ The government is preparing for a new increase in car tax. This is bureaucratic torment of its own citizens

Estonian politician Anneli Ott criticizes the government's proposal to raise car taxes during an economic downturn.

Mar 4 • 09:12 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Iran's Stock Market Crisis: Nikkei Average May Reach 50,000 Due to a Quagmire in the Hormuz Strait

Iran's ongoing crisis leads to significant declines in the Japanese stock market, driven by fears of global economic downturn and rising energy prices.

Mar 4 • 03:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The 'Chinese Marriott' flexes its muscles. The CEO on the goals of the giant from the Middle Kingdom

The Chinese hotel chain H World aims to become the 'Chinese Marriott' and is aggressively expanding despite the economic downturn in China.

Mar 3 • 13:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] 'US-Iran War' causes stock market crash and exchange rate surge, prepare for economic impact

The US and Israel's airstrikes on Iran have led to a significant downturn in South Korea's financial markets, with warnings about potential long-term impacts on both the financial and real economy due to escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East.

Mar 3 • 11:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Big Tech Cuts Staff and Goes All-in on AI... Fear of 'AI-Induced Recession'

Big tech companies are laying off huge numbers of workers while reallocating resources heavily towards AI, raising concerns about a potential economic downturn driven by AI.

Mar 2 • 20:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The tax pressure hit YPF: paid US$1700 million in earnings and ended the year in the red

YPF faced significant losses in 2025 after paying US$1700 million in taxes, leading to a substantial financial downturn from previous profits.

Feb 27 • 21:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Market: Heavy losses over 2% - Focus on Banks and Public Power Corporation (PPC)

The Athens Stock Exchange suffered significant losses over 2%, driven by declines in major banks and other blue-chip stocks.

Feb 19 • 12:35 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Downturn in the Labor Market is Very Deep

The ongoing downturn in Iceland's labor market is severe, with unemployment projected to exceed five percent in February.

Feb 18 • 12:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Ask and Sotka bankruptcy is the tip of the iceberg, experts estimate – the furniture industry’s downturn will continue for several years

The Finnish furniture industry is in crisis, with significant layoffs and bankruptcies expected to continue in the coming years due to dwindling demand and rising costs.

Feb 18 • 10:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

No fuel, no tourists, no cash - this was the week the Cuban crisis got real

Cuba is experiencing an acute crisis exacerbated by economic downturn and external pressures, leading to international diplomatic frustrations.

Feb 15 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Trade deal speed also fizzled out! So many big works... but all useless for the market?

The Indian stock market is experiencing a downturn despite positive reforms and trade deals, raising concerns among market participants.

Feb 13 • 08:46 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Live: AUD back below 71 US cents as 'old economy' fears grow

The Australian dollar falls below 71 US cents amid concerns about being classified as an 'old economy', with Wall Street experiencing a downturn due to a late tech sell-off.

Feb 12 • 20:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Videos from g1 Bahia and TV Bahia – Thursday, February 12, 2026

Experts say interest rates are crucial for perceiving an economic downturn in Brazil, with implications for food assistance regulations and policing outcomes in various incidents.

Feb 12 • 10:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Andalusian tourism suffers after weeks without high-speed connections and a succession of storms

Andalusian tourism is experiencing a downturn due to the lack of high-speed train connections and severe weather conditions.

Feb 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bad news in California: how ICE raids drastically cut the income of a key county

ICE raids in Los Angeles have led to significant economic downturn for many local businesses, with reports of income losses exceeding 50%.

Feb 11 • 21:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The CEO of a construction company speaks out about Finnish identity

Saku Sipola, CEO of SRV, comments on the dire state of the Finnish construction industry and urges a change in the national discourse.

Feb 11 • 15:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Last year, employment among the top 500 companies in the country decreased by 6,729

The employment numbers for South Korea's top 500 companies fell by over 6,700 employees last year, marking a significant downturn in workforce size.

Feb 11 • 07:33 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

The Guardian: Signs of the Collapse of the Russian Economy Are in the Air

The Guardian highlights that signs of a severe downturn in the Russian economy are becoming apparent as it faces significant challenges amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic pressures.

Feb 7 • 08:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korean Beef Association Offers Up to 50% Discount for Lunar New Year

The Korean Beef Association is hosting a large-scale discount event, offering up to 50% off Korean beef from February 2 to 28 to stimulate consumer spending amid economic downturn and rising prices.

Feb 7 • 05:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Price of Used Compact Cars Has Increased by 23% Compared to Last Year... Sold 5.4 Days Faster than Sedans

Amid high inflation and economic downturn, used compact cars are thriving in the market, with average prices up 23% over the past year and selling quicker than sedans.

Feb 6 • 01:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Mass Exodus from the Road Transport Industry

The Polish road transport sector is facing a crisis due to the economic downturn in the EU and Mobility Package regulations, leading to a decline in international freight carriers.

Feb 5 • 18:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Stock Exchange: Abrupt "brake" after three-day upward streak - Sell-off in banks

The Greek stock market experienced a significant downturn today, with bank sector losses exceeding 2% after an impressive upward trend halted due to intensified selling in the latter half of the session.

Feb 5 • 15:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

The Russian meat grinder has devoured over a million soldiers. Among them are also Putins

According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, those fighting in Ukraine are the 'true Russian elite,' but data indicates that most of the casualties are from impoverished areas, with trends worsening due to an economic downturn and current losses exceeding a million.

Feb 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

'Fair Inheritances' – a grotesque formula, a contradiction in itself

Media scholar Norbert Bolz criticizes the SPD's proposed inheritance tax reform called 'FairErben,' arguing that demanding tax increases during an economic downturn is ill-advised.

Jan 15 • 17:29 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

The German Great Depression – and how we can escape it

Germany's crisis extends beyond a mere economic downturn, facing structural damage, expensive energy, lost industrial strengths, and a new wave of mental paralysis, necessitating complex solutions.

Jan 11 • 16:16 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Resilience in Crisis Times: Enough with the Complaining!

The article emphasizes the strength of Germany in facing multiple crises, urging citizens to maintain their belief in the country despite challenges like the Ukraine war, economic downturn, and climate change.

Dec 31 • 07:55 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Placebo Activism is No Longer Enough" - Medium-Sized Companies Want to Cut Investments

A survey by the Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses indicates that a majority of German companies anticipate an economic downturn, with criticism directed at the government for its ineffective reforms.

Dec 27 • 17:26 UTC

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