
Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Asian Consumers Of Fertiliser Avoid China, A Major Exporter, As Restrictions Get Tighter
Asian fertiliser customers are looking for alternatives to Chinese suppliers due to worries that the largest exporter in the world has become an increasingly untrustworthy provider as a result of
Published on December 18, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Science & Technology
Pakistan’s Incarcerated Imran Khan Manipulates Rhetoric Produced By AI To Win Votes
Imran Khan, the imprisoned former prime minister of Pakistan, whose party is prohibited from holding public rallies, spoke at a virtual rally late on Sunday using an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated
Published on December 18, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Venezuelan Oil Will Be Purchased By India, Indian Minister Says
Since some Indian refiners are equipped to handle heavy crude oil, India would purchase Venezuelan oil, the country’s oil minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, announced on Friday. Following the US lifting
Published on December 16, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
November Saw A Rise In US Industrial Output, With A Underlying Mild Trend
November saw an increase in production at American factories thanks to a spike in auto production after the strikes ended, but activity was lower abroad as manufacturers struggled with rising
Published on December 16, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
China Plans To Issue Special Debt And Sustain A 3% GDP Budget Deficit In 2024
Chinese leaders decided to run a 3% GDP budget deficit in 2024 at their annual meeting on the economy. A Reuters report that cited unidentified sources claimed that additional fiscal
Published on December 15, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
EU Leaders Unable To Reach A Consensus On Renegotiating The EU Budget And On A Ukraine Aid Package Worth โฌ50 Billion For Ukraine
The European Union opted to begin accession talks with the war-torn nation UKraine, but failed to reach a consensus on a financial aid package worth 50 billion euros ($54 billion),
Published on December 15, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
The Biden Government Would Impose Inflation Penalties On Dozens Of Pharmaceutical Companies
The White House said on Thursday that the Biden administration would impose inflation penalties on hundreds of pharmaceutical companies, thereby lowering Medicare beneficiaries’ out-of-pocket expenses. A section of President Joe
Published on December 14, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Pfizer Rests Its Forecast For COVID Related Sale For 2024 Causing Shares To Fall
Pfizer predicted that its revenues in 2024 may fall by as much as $5 billion from Wall Street estimates. Top officials claimed that this move gave a more trustworthy picture
Published on December 14, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
EV Charger Station Companies Compete For Top Sites In The US And Europe
Electric vehicle charging companies have begun to battle it out for prime locations for fast public chargers in both Europe and the US. Industry observers anticipate additional rounds of consolidation
Published on December 13, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Apple Proposes To Provide Competitors With Tap-And-Go Technology In An EU Antitrust Case
Apple has offered to let competitors access to its tap-and-go mobile payment systems, which are used for mobile wallets. This might resolve EU antitrust allegations and avert a potentially large
Published on December 13, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Survey Finds UK Businesses Delay Investing In China As Growth Decelerates
According to the British Chamber of Commerce in China, 60% of British businesses believe that a slowing Chinese economy will pose a greater obstacle to their operations in the massive
Published on December 12, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
In 2023, Bitcoin Proves Its Sceptics Wrong
Was 2022 the year that “broke bitcoin”? If so, 2023 has been the year of healing from trauma. Fortunately, despite low trading volumes, weak cryptocurrency prices, and challenging economic conditions,
Published on December 12, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
As UK Consumers Pass On Pricey Gifts, Confectioners Anticipate A Boost From The Holidays
This Christmas season, Mondelez, the owner of Cadbury and creator of Quality Street, is witnessing increasing candy sales in Britain due to budget-conscious consumers looking for less expensive presents. Analysts
Published on December 11, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Goldman Sachs Predicts The First Of Two Fed Rate Cuts For 2024 In Q3
The U.S. Federal Reserve is now expected to drop interest rates twice in 2019, with Goldman Sachs pushing back its prediction for the first reduction to the third quarter due
Published on December 11, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Factory-Gate Deflation In China Is Intensifying, With Consumer Prices Falling At The Fastest Rate In Three Years
In November, factory-gate deflation intensified and consumer prices in China dropped for the first time in three years. This suggests that deflationary forces are intensifying as the economic recovery is
Published on December 9, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Management
Europe Strikes Historic Agreement On AI Regulation
After months of deliberations, Europe came to a tentative agreement on historic regulations pertaining to the use of artificial intelligence by the European Union. These regulations cover the use of
Published on December 9, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
November Saw Strong Growth In US Job Market After The Strikes Ended, But At Slower Pace
November saw a significant pick-up in U.S. employment growth as thousands of actors and autoworkers returned to the workforce following strikes; nevertheless, the underlying trend is likely to indicate a
Published on December 8, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Automakers Race To Produce Inexpensive Cars Out Of Fear Of Low-Cost Chinese EVs
The emergence of low-cost electric vehicles from China has increased the pressure on established automakers, who have resorted to suppliers, such as manufacturers of battery materials and semiconductors, in an
Published on December 8, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
For The First Time In Six Months, China’s Exports Increase, Helping Manufacturing
For the first time in six months, China’s exports increased in November, indicating that manufacturers in the second-biggest economy in the world are drawing customers with low prices in an
Published on December 7, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Market Speculations For 2024 Are A Complete Mess Due To The US Recession Dilemma
Diverse forecasts for the stock market and currency in 2024 have been made by investment banks and asset managers, indicating a fundamental disagreement about whether the US economy will experience
Published on December 7, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Moody’s Issues A Downgrade Warning For China As Pressures On Growth And Real Estate Increase
On Tuesday, rating agency Moody’s issued a downgrade warning for China’s credit rating, citing financial burdens on the world’s second-biggest economy from having to support local governments, state-owned enterprises, and
Published on December 6, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
How The Demise Of The Oil Age Is Being Accelerated By Electric Vehicles
At the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, there is a lot of hand-wringing over how slowly fossil fuel consumption is being reduced in order to combat climate change. Nonetheless, delegates
Published on December 6, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Emirates Asks Rolls-Royce To “Return To Basics” And Prioritise Its Products
The leader of Emirates in Dubai has asked Rolls-Royce to concentrate on improving the performance of its engines and go “back to basics,” just one day after the British company
Published on November 30, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Falling Inflation In The Euro Zone Puts The ECB At Odds With Markets
For the third consecutive month, euro zone inflation fell faster than anticipated in November, undermining the European Central Bank’s thesis that price increase is unyielding and encouraging betting on early
Published on November 30, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
In Europe, Second-hand Shopping Generates Over $1 Billion In Revenue For Amazon
According to Amazon’s UK CEO, the demand from consumers for reconditioned and pre-owned products in Britain and around Europe has grown to be a billion pound ($1.3 billion) industry. Many
Published on November 29, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
North Korea’s Special Economic Zone Is About To Rebound In New Commerce With Russia
The Rason Special Economic Zone, which was once a test of limited capitalism in North Korea, seems to be the hub of the isolated nation’s expanding cooperation with Russia, experts
Published on November 29, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
EU Antitrust Authorities Warn That Amazon’s Acquisition Of iRobot Could Limit Competition
EU antitrust authorities warned on Monday that Amazon’s $1.4 billion purchase of iRobot, a company that makes robot vacuums, might push out competitors’ robot cleaners from its online store. In
Published on November 28, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Data Research Reveals That Lilly’s Mounjaro Causes More And Faster Weight Loss Than Novo’s Obesity Medication
A review of health records and other data revealed that persons who were overweight or obese lost more weight and pounds faster using Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro than those taking Novo
Published on November 28, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
‘Layer Two’ Tokens In The Cryptoverse Savour A Fresh Start As Bitcoin Climbs
It’s really advanced stuff. Buoyed by a rising crypto tide, “layer 2” cryptocurrencies, which are local to projects built on top of “layer 1” blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum, have
Published on November 28, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Growth In China’s Industrial Earnings Slows, But Requests For Stimulus Remain
October saw profits at China’s industrial companies continue to rise for a third month, albeit more slowly. This indicates Beijing may need to provide additional policy support to maintain growth
Published on November 27, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Big Pharma’s Interests Outside Of China Boost Indian Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
Drugmakers are attempting to reduce their reliance on Chinese contractors that manufacture pharmaceuticals used in clinical trials and early-stage manufacturing, according to reports based on interviews with ten industry executives
Published on November 27, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Science & Technology
Encouraged By Recent Therapeutic Success, Researchers Are Turning Their Attention Back To Alzheimer’s Vaccinations
Novel treatments for Alzheimer’s that eliminate harmful proteins from the brain have rekindled interest in vaccines as a means of treating the memory-robbing illness, possibly providing a less expensive and
Published on November 26, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Black Friday Internet Sales In The US Reached A Record $9.8 Billion, Up 7.5% From The Previous Year
According to an Adobe Analytics research, Black Friday e-commerce spending in the United States reached a record $9.8 billion, up 7.5% from the previous year. This suggests that consumers who
Published on November 26, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Interest Rates Raised To 40% By The Central Bank Of Turkey
To combat the nation’s skyrocketing inflation, Turkey’s central bank increased its benchmark interest rate to 40%. The increase from the prior rate of 35% was significantly more than anticipated. However,
Published on November 25, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Fragile Local Recovery Of Russia Slows Down Burgeoning Chinese Car Sales In Russia
Data supplied with Reuters indicated that Chinese car sales in Russia appear to have peaked as domestic production recovers following the departure of Western manufacturers. However, recent market expansion may
Published on November 25, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
IEA Says Oil And Gas Sector Must Abandon Carbon Capture As A Means Of Combating Climate Change
The president of the International Energy Agency stated that the oil and gas sector needs to invest more in clean energy and get over the “illusion” that carbon capture technology
Published on November 24, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
In The Third Quarter, Germany’s Economy Slightly Shrinks
Germany’s statistics office released figures on Friday that indicated the country’s GDP dropped little in the third quarter as compared to the preceding three months. The data supported a preliminary
Published on November 24, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Certain Arab Nations Saw Western Companies Targeted By Boycotts Due To The Gaza War
An employee was found wiping tables in an empty McDonald’s outlet on a recent evening in Cairo. In the Egyptian capital, other Western fast-food franchises seemed to be closing their
Published on November 23, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
$956 Million Leaves Binance As Zhao Resigns To Resolve A US Investigation
Market data indicated that investors withdrew over $956 million from cryptocurrency exchange Binance in the last 24 hours following the resignation of its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, and his potential imprisonment
Published on November 23, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
China’s Government Advisors Want Greater Stimulus And Steady Growth Objective In 2024
Aiming to create jobs and maintain long-term development goals, Chinese government experts will suggest 4.5% to 5.5% economic growth targets for the upcoming year to an annual policymakers’ conference. Speaking
Published on November 22, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
A Four-Day Truce, Hostage Releases, And Aid To Gaza Agreed Upon By Israel And Hamas
In exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners detained in Israel, the government of Israel and Hamas agreed to a four-day ceasefire on Wednesday. This would also permit the entry of humanitarian
Published on November 22, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Sales Of Hybrid Cars Are Rising In China, Which Presents A New Risk For International Automakers
Chinese businesses with strong hybrid lineups are emerging as winners in the fierce pricing war that EV manufacturers in China are waging to keep up with the decreasing demand. These
Published on November 21, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
ECB Warns The Property Slump Might Persist For Years
The European Central Bank warned on Tuesday that the collapsing commercial real estate market in the euro zone would struggle for years, endangering the banks and investors that financed it.
Published on November 21, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Science & Technology
Germany, France, And Italy Agree On The Regulation Of AI Going Forward
Germany, France, and Italy have struck a consensus on future artificial intelligence regulations. This development is anticipated to quicken talks at the European level, according to a joint document reported
Published on November 19, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
China Has Become The Second-Largest Trade Funding Currency Due To The Cheap Yuan
International businesses are swarming China’s debt markets, where they are taking advantage of historically low yuan interest rates to offset rising funding costs by issuing record numbers of bonds denominated
Published on November 19, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
OpenAI, The Creator Of Chatgpt, Fires CEO Sam Altman
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI and, for many, the face of generative AI, was sacked by the board of the company that created ChatGPT, shocking the tech community. The
Published on November 18, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Growing Indications That The World Economy Is Breaking Apart Into Rival Blocs, Says ECB’s Lagarde
According to European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, decarbonization, demographic shifts, and deglobalization are all impending and Europe is currently at a pivotal point in its history. โThere are increasing
Published on November 18, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
BP Looks For Alliances To Handle The Renewable Energy Storm
In order to address the issues of inflation and equipment constraints that have severely damaged the renewables industry, BP is looking for partners for offshore wind projects in Japan and
Published on November 18, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Issues Facing Europe Go Much Beyond A Brief Recession
Though concerns about whether final growth data, which are expected early next year, will show a plus or minus sign in front, are ignoring the wider picture, it appears that
Published on November 15, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Despite New Regulations, China Acquires US Equipment To Produce Cutting-Edge ChipsโReport
Despite a slew of new export restrictions meant to impede developments in the nation’s semiconductor industry, a report on Tuesday claimed that Chinese companies are purchasing American chipmaking equipment in
Published on November 15, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh