Monday, December 1, 2025

Leaked calls expose US-Russia peace deal -- Ukraine troop cap contentious as US pushes for peace deal to end war -- Vilnius airport halts flights again after balloon sightings -- Ukraine, Norway to jointly produce drones starting in 2026 ... and more

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Nothing says “please bring your manufacturing to America” quite like arresting 475 workers at Hyundai (70% of them South Korean) 🤦‍♀️ This is definitely how you attract international business, right? #Hyundai #Manufacturing #Immigration #BusinessClimate #Irony
Conflict sparks as Marcus Lemonis slams California’s tough regulations! John Amato reveals Lemonis’s claim that the state’s business climate blocks his Bed Bath & Beyond stores, sparking Governor Newsom’s witty comeback amid the chain’s bankruptcy woes. Is California's economic powerhouse truly unwelcoming? Read more for the full story: https://crooksandliars.com/2025/08/no-one-gives-sht-about-bed-bath-beyonds #MarcusLemonis #GavinNewsom #BedBathAndBeyond #California #BusinessClimate #Politics
AW. Failed Business Won't Open Stores In CA. Boo Effing Hoo

Who gives a damn about Bed Bath & Beyond or their failed GOP candidate/chairman? The company has one store...

Crooks and Liars

#German #BusinessExpectations for September stood at 86.3, matching forecasts but down from 86.8 in August. #CurrentAssessment was 84.4, below the expected 86.1 and prior 86.5.
The #Ifo #BusinessClimate index fell to 85.4, under the expected 86.1 and previous 86.6.

#Germany

Germany's Ifo Business Climate Index for Jul decreased to 87.0, missing the forecast of 88.9 and lower than Jun's 88.6. #Germany #BusinessClimate #Economy

Germany's June business indicators fell short;

#BusinessExpectations at 89.0 vs 91.0 forecast.
#CurrentAssessment steady at 88.3.
Ifo #BusinessClimate Index at 88.6 vs 89.4 forecast.

#Germany #Economy

In May, German #BusinessExpectations rose to 90.4 (prev 89.7, cons 90.5). #CurrentAssessment dropped to 88.3 (prev 88.9, cons 89.9). #Ifo #BusinessClimate steady at 89.3, below consensus of 90.4. Mixed outlook with slight optimism for future but weaker current conditions.#Germany
The #Ifo #BusinessClimate Index, which combines both expectations and assessments, rose to 89.4 from the previous 87.9, reflecting an overall improvement in business sentiment and outlook in #Germany.
Additionally, the German Ifo #BusinessClimate Index increased to 87.8, surpassing both forecasts and the previous month's figure, reflecting improving business sentiment in #Germany.