The United States has temporarily lifted certain economic sanctions on Syria under the Caesar Act for a period of 180 days, a move aimed at facilitating humanitarian aid and supporting economic stabilization efforts. However, the suspension excludes transactions involving Russia and Iran, maintaining restrictions on financial dealings linked to these countries.
This decision is expected to provide some relief to Syria’s struggling economy, which has faced severe contraction due to years of conflict and international isolation. The easing of measures could allow for increased flow of essential goods and limited reconstruction activities, though major structural challenges remain for President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s administration as it seeks to revive public services and restore investor confidence.
Analysts suggest the temporary relief may encourage modest improvements in supply chains and inflation control, but long-term recovery will depend on broader geopolitical shifts and sustained policy reforms. Meanwhile, the exemption concerning Russia and Iran underscores ongoing US concerns about foreign influence in Syria’s economic recovery.
The move also coincides with global scrutiny over investment trends in emerging technologies. In a separate development, Japan’s SoftBank Group has divested its shares in US-based artificial intelligence leader NVIDIA, signaling a strategic shift in its tech portfolio. While the exact reasons behind the sale were not disclosed, market observers speculate it may reflect risk reassessment amid rising valuations in the AI sector.
This divestment could influence investor sentiment toward high-growth technology firms, particularly those heavily valued on future earnings projections rather than current profitability. Nonetheless, NVIDIA continues to dominate the AI chip market, powering advancements across cloud computing and autonomous systems.
— news from France 24
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تعليق العقوبات الأمريكية على سوريا في إطار قانون قيصر.. كيف ينعكس على خطة حكومة دمشق اقتصاديا؟
من برنامج n nفي الأسبوع الاقتصادي: تعليق العقوبات الاقتصادية في قانون قيصر على سوريا لمدة 180 يوما، تعليق يستثني معاملات تشمل روسيا وإيران؟ كيف ينعكس القرار الأمريكي على الاقتصاد السوري؟ وما التحديات التي يواجهها الرئيس أحمد الشرع اليوم للنهوض باقتصاد بلاده؟ ومجموعة “سوفت بانك” اليابانية تستغني عن أسهمها في شركة “إن فيديا الأمريكية” للذكاء الاصطناعي، فما الذي دفعها إلى الاستغناء عن أسهمها في أكبر شركة في العالم؟ وكيف يؤثر ذلك على الثقة في شركات الذكاء الاصطناعي؟