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Natural gas prices surged up to 20%, reaching their highest in nearly a year, as forecasts predict below-average January temperatures across the U.S. East Coast, driving energy demand.

In 2024, Germany shifted from a net electricity exporter to importer, driven by rising demand, fossil fuel reductions, and nuclear phase-out, highlighting energy transition challenges.

European stocks dropped as bond yields rose, with STOXX 600 down 0.3% amid inflation fears, policy uncertainty, and rate hike concerns as traders await ECB and Federal Reserve decisions.

Japan imported 27.16 million barrels of oil from the UAE in November 2024, representing 38.2 percent of its total imports, highlighting the UAE’s role in Japan’s energy security.

The World Meteorological Organization confirms 2024 is the warmest year on record, citing rising greenhouse gases and extreme weather events driven by human activities.

French business confidence has dropped for the third straight month, hitting its lowest level since July as fiscal uncertainty and political instability impact hiring and investment.

Germany’s economic contraction extended into December, marking six straight months of decline as weak manufacturing output offset modest stability in the services sector.

UK retailers face rising costs and insolvencies following budget changes, with calls for urgent support to counter weak sales and economic uncertainty.

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe successfully completed its closest-ever approach to the Sun, reaching 6.1 million kilometers, collecting data to unlock solar mysteries.

Japan approved a record $730 billion budget for fiscal 2025, prioritizing defense and social programs to address security concerns and rising costs from its aging population.