Romania's Competition Council has authorized the transaction by which Vel Pitar SA intends to take over Karamolegos Bakery Romania SRL.
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The constructive tone of tariff negotiations removes the risks of “sudden re-escalation,” potentially paving the way for risk assets to surpass their January peaks, analysts said. A 90-day tariff agreement between the US and China may set the stage for a broader recovery of stock and cryptocurrency markets, as investors look ahead to a potential tax relief package. The White House announced on May 12 that the two countries will reduce their respective tariffs to 10% for an initial 90-day period beginning May 14 — a 24% cut from current levels. Speaking at a news conference in Geneva, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said both governments are aligned on avoiding further economic decoupling. Read more
ELI Parks, one of the largest industrial and logistics park developers in Romania, announces the signing of a new lease with DAAS, a leading provider of commercial refrigeration solutions in the country, part of international group Epta.