America’s Global Investment Gap Shrinks Slightly in Q1,2025 — But the Deficit Still Runs Deep

Global Investment Gap Shrinks Slightly in Q1,2025:The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported a $1.92 trillion improvement in America’s net international investment position in Q1 2025, bringing the deficit to –$24.61 trillion. This shift was driven by rising foreign asset values, a weaker dollar, and falling U.S. stock prices that reduced liability values. Assets reached …

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EU Imports €95.3 Billion in Energy in Q1 2025 Despite 3.9% Drop in Volume: LNG Soars 45.3% in Value

EU Imports €95.3 Billion in Energy in Q1 2025:In the first quarter of 2025, the European Union imported €95.3 billion worth of energy products, but total volumes declined by 3.9% to 176.4 million tonnes. A sharp surge in liquefied natural gas imports contrasts with falling petroleum volumes, reflecting shifting energy strategies and supplier dynamics. EU …

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