
Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Resolve Of Automakers To Eschew China’s EV Rare Earth Hegemony Is Intensifying
The quest by the auto industry to produce electric car motors with minimal or no rare earth content has reached a fever pitch, with suppliers and automakers from the US,
Published on November 14, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Strong EV Sales Globally, China Sets A Record For EV Sales Worldwide Even After Subsidies Expire
According to market research firm Rho Motion, sales of electric vehicles are still growing globally, with China posting record monthly sales in October even after incentives ended. In 2022, China
Published on November 14, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Middle East Funds Exodus Causes Investors To Withdraw Unprecedented Amounts From Saudi
When the worst violence in decades rocked the Middle East and rattled the region’s business-friendly narrative in October, foreign investors withdrew an unprecedented amount of money from U.S. equities funds
Published on November 12, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Why Are NFTs No More In The News?
Any method devised by Homer Simpson to become wealthy quickly almost always backfires. The poor father in the most recent episode of The Simpsons turns himself and his son Bart
Published on November 12, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Owner Of Cartier Richemont Anticipates Growth Slowing As Concerns About The Economy Deepen
The owner of Cartier jewellery, Richemont, has issued a warning to consumers about the impact of economic concerns and geopolitical tensions on their purchasing. The company’s shares fell 6% after
Published on November 11, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Moody’s Downgrades The US Credit Rating, Infuriating Washington
US President Joe Biden’s administration swiftly criticised Moody’s for lowering its outlook on the U.S. credit rating to “negative” from “stable” on Friday, citing significant fiscal deficits and a fall
Published on November 11, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
China Is Iran’s Largest Oil Buyer, And Tehran’s Oil Trade Is Growing
China is importing record amounts of oil from Iran as the country increases production in defiance of the possibility of additional U.S. sanctions. Current sanctions were put in place due
Published on November 10, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Officials From More Than 60 Countries Support The Agreement To Quadruple Renewable Energy This Decade
According to two individuals familiar with the situation, more than 60 nations have declared their support for an agreement to treble renewable energy this decade and move away from coal,
Published on November 10, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
China Reports Unexpected High Import Level With A Cautious Recovery Of Domestic Demand
Despite a recent rebound in domestic demand, China’s economy remains vulnerable to persistent threats, as evidenced by a mixed set of statistics that saw imports grow unexpectedly in October while
Published on November 7, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Australian Central Bank Modifies Its Aggressive Approach While Hiking Rates To A 12-Year High
After four months of stable policy, Australia’s central bank lifted interest rates to a 12-year high on Tuesday. However, it did not say whether more tightening would be required to
Published on November 7, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Despite Reservations, The World Bank Is Ready To Establish A Fund For Climate Loss And Damage
Notwithstanding opposition from developing countries and the US, nations took a step towards establishing a fund on Saturday to assist underprivileged states harmed by climate disasters. At last year’s United
Published on November 5, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Amid Criticism From Abroad, China Promises To Increase Market Access At The Annual Trade Show
China’s leader, speaking at a trade show in Shanghai on Sunday, promised to increase imports and broaden market access. However, European businesses expressed disapproval, stating that they desired to see
Published on November 5, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Allies In The Indo-Pacific Shouldn’t Have To Decide Between The US And China – US Treasury Secretary
The US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen made an effort to reassure Asian nations that America’s strategy towards China would not result in a “disastrous” split of the world economy that
Published on November 3, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
For Which Offences Was Sam Bankman-Fried Found Guilty?
Earlier this week Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty of fraud and conspiracy in connection with the demise of FTX, the defunct cryptocurrency exchange he founded and oversaw. The former billionaire,
Published on November 3, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Following Encouraging Results, The Combined Covid And Flu Vaccine From Pfizer To Proceed To The Final Stage
Pfizer has declared that following encouraging preliminary findings in an early to mid-stage investigation, its combination vaccine candidates targeting Covid and the flu will advance to a final-stage trial in
Published on October 30, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
G7 Presses To Immediately Lift Restrictions On Japanese Cuisine, Indicting China
The G7 industrial powers, who were prompted by China to impose import restrictions on Japanese food items after Japan started leaking wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant, demanded on
Published on October 30, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
China Will See A 34% Rise In Flights Over Pre-Pandemic Levels
The announcement by China’s aviation authority that it will raise domestic flight levels to 34 percent over pre-pandemic levels is expected to accelerate Chinese airlines’ recovery. China’s main airlines on
Published on October 29, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Investors Nervous As Fighting In The Middle East Heats Up
As investors anticipate a Federal Reserve meeting and important U.S. data in the next week, they are keeping an eye out for any indications that the situation in the Middle
Published on October 29, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
What The Global Economy May Expect From China’s Slow-Motion Real Estate Catastrophe
China’s real estate business is slowly imploding. Major developers such as Evergrande and Country Garden are still mired in debt. ‘Ghost cities’ dot the Chinese countryside. And now, the International
Published on October 28, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Inflation Will Plague The Global Economy Next Year, Delaying Rate Reduction, Shows A Reuters Poll
High inflation will plague the global economy next year, according to three-quarters of over 200 economists polled by Reuters, with the major danger being that it is bigger than expected,
Published on October 28, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Healthcare Firms Allay Investor Concerns Regarding The Wegovy Impact
Healthcare organisations that make money from treating patients who are overweight or obese are attempting to persuade investors that potent new medications for weight loss won’t negatively impact their operations.
Published on October 27, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
US Economy Performs Spectacularly Well In The Third Quarter
Despite grave predictions of impending recession, the U.S. economy expanded by nearly 5% in the third quarter. This was fueled by rising salaries as a result of a tight labour
Published on October 27, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Global Banking Chiefs Strike A Sombre Tone As The Israel-Hamas Conflict Rages
At a landmark meeting in Saudi Arabia intended to facilitate deals, Wall Street’s leading bankers expressed a dismal outlook for the world economy while a bloody conflict between Hamas and
Published on October 25, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
October PMI For The Eurozone Is Close To A 3-Year Low, Raising Concerns Of A Recession
According to a survey, business activity in the euro zone unexpectedly declined this month as demand declined throughout the region. This put the bloc’s fourth quarter on the wrong foot
Published on October 25, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
China Instructs Taiwanese Businesses To Foster Friendly Relations Amid The Foxconn Probe
Amid an investigation into key Apple supplier Foxconn, China’s government stated on Wednesday that Taiwanese enterprises should take up their social obligations and play a “positive role” in fostering the
Published on October 25, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Widest Shortfall Outside Of The COVID Era – US Budget Deficit Climbs To $1.7 Trillion
The United States government announced on Friday that the budget deficit for the fiscal year 2023 was $1.695 trillion, a 23% increase over the previous year as a result of
Published on October 21, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
China Considers Its Alternatives In The Taiwan Dispute To Counteract US Sanctions
Researchers with ties to the Chinese government who are examining the Western response to Russia following its invasion of Ukraine claim that in a war with the United States over
Published on October 21, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
September Sizzler Affects UK Retailers As Consumers Steer Clear Of Autumnal Styles
In September, British retail sales declined more than anticipated as consumers refrained from purchasing autumnal apparel during unusually mild weather. This occurred against a backdrop of larger constraints related to
Published on October 21, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
With Growing Concerns About Demand, Tesla Joins GM And Ford In Halting The EV Factory Ramping Up
Due to economic uncertainty and concerns about a potential slowdown in demand, Tesla has joined General Motors and Ford in exercising caution when it comes to increasing the capacity for
Published on October 19, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Beijing Considers Postponing The $69 Billion Clearance Of VMware-Broadcom Agreement
Beijing is considering delaying the $69 billion acquisition of cloud computing startup VMware Inc. by American chipmaker Broadcom Inc., the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing three people with knowledge
Published on October 19, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
How Middle East Tensions Could Severely Impact Various Markets
An expansion of the Israel-Gaza dispute into a larger conflict might provide another shock to global GDP and halt disinflationary forces in their tracks. So far, market reaction has been
Published on October 18, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
China’s Third-Quarter GDP Growth Indicates That The Country’s Economic Recovery Is Gaining Steam
China’s economy grew at a faster-than-expected rate in the third quarter, while consumer and industrial activity in September also surprised on the positive, indicating that the recent flurry of policy
Published on October 18, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Europe Inc.’s 2023 Profit Growth Prediction Raised By Goldman Sachs To 3%
On the back of increased oil prices, Goldman Sachs stated on Tuesday that it anticipates earnings for companies in the pan-European STOXX 600 index to climb by 3% in 2023
Published on October 17, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
China’s Efforts To Prop Up Its Troubled Real Estate Sector
In an effort to restore its property market, which has been in crisis since officials started cracking down on the industry’s debt levels in 2021, China has implemented a flurry
Published on October 17, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Israelโs Iron Dome Missile Defense System Explained
Israel is coordinating its missile defence system to safeguard its population during the current crisis and is once more relying on its Iron Dome to fend off threats from the
Published on October 15, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Escalating Tensions In The Middle East Forces Global Markets To Prepare For The Ramifications
As investors watch to see if the conflict draws in additional nations with the potential to push up oil prices further and inflict a major blow to the world economy,
Published on October 15, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Persisting Concerns About Supply Interruptions Forces Up Oil Price
Wednesday saw a little increase in oil prices as traders pondered the possibility of supply disruptions brought on by the unrest in the Middle East. By 0550 GMT, Brent crude
Published on October 11, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
China Saved Billions Of Dollars From Record-Low Oil Imports That Are Sanctioned
China has saved this year roughly $10 billion through record imports of oil from nations subject to Western sanctions, said a Reuters report based on calculations by Reuters based on
Published on October 11, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
What Are Multinational Corporations With A Presence In Israel Doing In The Aftermath Of The Hamas Attack?
Following a catastrophic weekend attack by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, global corporations have temporarily closed some businesses in Israel and urged workers to work from home. Companies ranging from
Published on October 10, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
The US And Venezuela Are Negotiating Further Oil Sanctions Waivers – Reuters
Venezuela and the United States have made headway in talks that might provide sanctions relief to Caracas by permitting at least one extra foreign oil firm to take Venezuelan crude
Published on October 10, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
In A Competition Against The United States, China Aims For A 50% Increase In Processing Power
According to a plan announced by authorities on Monday, China intends to increase the country’s aggregate computing capacity by more than 50% by 2025, as Beijing increases its focus on
Published on October 9, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
The Attack On Israel Increases The Appeal Of Gold And Other Safe-Haven Assets
The violence that erupted in Israel this weekend has prompted a flight to safe-haven assets, as investors constantly monitor events in the Middle East to assess the geopolitical risk to
Published on October 9, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
High US Job Growth Supports Prospects Of A Rate Increase
More US jobs were added than was anticipated in the previous month, which increased speculation about potential future interest rate increases. In September, employers added 336,000 positions, more than double
Published on October 8, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Science & Technology
Prada Will Design The New NASA Moon Suit
Prada, a prestigious fashion house, will contribute to the creation of space suits for the 2025 Moon mission, so NASA astronauts will fly in style. The outfits will be created
Published on October 8, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Tesla Lowers Price Of Model 3, And Y N The US To Fulfil Its Delivery Target
Just days after the third-quarter deliveries of the most valuable automaker in the world fell short of market estimates, Tesla has lowered the pricing of its Model 3 compact sedan
Published on October 7, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
The Zombies’ Demise? Why A Rise In Company Failures Is Possible In 2024
In the first half of 2024, debt-ridden enterprises in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa will have to compete for $500 billion in refinancing, a struggle that could lead to
Published on October 7, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Citigroup Letter Describes Layoff And Reassignment Procedures
According to a global message to staff, management at Citigroup are examining staff rosters to decide by November who will remain in place, be moved, or be let go during
Published on October 5, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Cheap Labour Isn’t The Only Advantage Of Asia, Whether It’s China, India, Or Japan – KKR Claims
Cheap Labour was formerly Asia’s competitive advantage. According to the heads of global and Asia macro at KKR, industrial services now give this region an advantage over China, India, or
Published on October 5, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Economy Of The Euro Zone Probably Shrank In The Third Quarter
According to a survey, the demand for goods and services declined in September at the sharpest rate in almost three years as indebted consumers restrained their spending in the face
Published on October 4, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
World’s Largest Bond Markets Have Been Affected
On Wednesday, a relentless selloff in global government bonds pushed German 10-year yields to 3% and U.S. 30-year Treasury yields to 5% for the first time since 2007, actions that
Published on October 4, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh