Economics
G20 Finance Chiefs To Highlight The “Soft Landing” Of The World Economy And Alert To War Risks
As per the final copy of a joint communiqué obtained by Reuters, the G20 finance leaders are expected to express optimism about a global economic “soft landing” on Friday, but
Published on July 26, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
US Consumer Spending Declines While Inflation Increases A Little
June saw a modest increase in U.S. prices as the cost of goods declined and the cost of services rose, highlighting a better inflation environment that may pave the way
Published on July 26, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
US Economy Picks Up Steam In The Second Quarter, With Decreasing Pricing Pressure
In the second quarter, the U.S. economy expanded more quickly than anticipated because to strong increases in corporate investment and consumer spending, but inflationary pressures decreased, maintaining expectations of a
Published on July 25, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Economists Predict Higher Inflation And A More Cautious Fed Following A Trump Victory
If Donald Trump wins the White House again, the Federal Reserve’s fight to control inflation is likely to confront new obstacles, which may put the American central bank back in
Published on July 25, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Amid Tech Mauling, Wall Street Is Divided As Investors Consider GDP Statistics
Wall Street’s primary indexes had mixed results on Thursday as traders evaluated GDP data that was better than anticipated and exercised caution following a tech-related sell-off the previous day. Data
Published on July 25, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
L’Occitane shareholders agreed to sell the company to billionaire Geiger
French cosmetics manufacturer L'Occitane International SA stated that the sale of the business to billionaire Reinold Geiger has received approval from the majority of its shareholders.
Published on July 24, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
Deutsche Bank posts quarterly loss for the first time in four years
The largest bank in Germany, Deutsche Bank AG, reported a net loss of €143 million in the second quarter as a result of expenses for possible legal fees pertaining to…
Published on July 24, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
SEC approves spot ETFs on Ethereum
The first applications for spot ETFs—which are comparable to exchange-traded mutual funds—have been registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) using the Ethereum cryptocurrency.
Published on July 23, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
China Surprises The World By Lowering Crucial Interest Rates To Boost The Weak Economy
In an attempt to spur development in the second-largest economy in the world, China shocked markets on Monday by cutting both its benchmark lending rates and a crucial short-term policy
Published on July 22, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
UBS raises S&P 500 forecast for the end of this year to 5900 points
According to MarketWatch, UBS analysts upgraded their prediction for the S&P 500 American stock index at the end of the year from 5500 points to 5900 points.
Published on July 21, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
Ursula von der Leyen confirmed as head of the European Commission for the second term
Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission (EC), has been granted a second five-year term by members of the European Parliament (EP).
Published on July 19, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
Due To Increasing US Rate-Cut Bets, Gold Maintains Its Record High
As traders increased their bets on the U.S. Federal Reserve beginning a cycle of interest rate cuts, gold prices firmed on Thursday, staying close to a record peak set the
Published on July 18, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Fears Over Trade With China Caused Chip Stocks To Lose Almost $500 Billion In Value
In its worst day since 2020, Wall Street’s semiconductor index saw a loss of almost $500 billion in stock market value on Wednesday. The decline was attributed to a report
Published on July 18, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
EU allocates €1.2 bln to Baltic States for Rail Baltica construction
The building of the European gauge railway line Rail Baltica in Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania has been given funds totaling €1.2 billion until 2027 by the European Executive Agency for…
Published on July 18, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
More U.S. districts note slowdown in economic activity
According to a regional assessment released by the Federal Reserve (Fed) on Wednesday, dubbed the Beige Book, most US regions' economies grew at a weak (slight) or modest (mild) pace…
Published on July 18, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
Global investment banks lower forecasts for China’s GDP in 2024
International investment banks downgraded their projections for the Chinese economy in 2024 following the release of less encouraging than anticipated data regarding the dynamics of the Chinese GDP for the…
Published on July 17, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
Japan Discovers A “Stealth” Remedy For Zombie Companies: Allow Them To Collapse
Hitoshi Fujita’s firm was essentially a typical mom-and-pop enterprise producing metal parts for the most of its 72-year existence. After then, it took an uncommon step for a tiny Japanese
Published on July 16, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Gaza ceasefire talks to resume in Qatar this week
Israeli media said that negotiations on a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip and the release of Israeli detainees will pick back up this week, with negotiating teams predicted to land…
Published on July 16, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
Trillions Of Dollars Are Expected To Be Left To Women As Part Of The Massive “Horizontal Wealth Transfer”
According to a recent estimate, up to $9 trillion is anticipated to be transferred to spouses and partners in the future years as part of a phenomenon known as “the
Published on July 13, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Japan Increases Its Yen Warnings, And Indicators Point To Possible Action
Japan’s top currency envoy resumed his jabbering on Friday, announcing that authorities will intervene in the foreign exchange market if needed after the yen’s overnight surge sparked concern. According to
Published on July 12, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Lithuania becomes one of the first EU countries to introduce cryptocurrencies licensing
Lithuania has tightened regulation of cryptocurrencies and businesses that deal with crypto-assets and instituted licensing in this domain.
Published on July 11, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
Bank of England notes significant progress in fighting inflation
The British Central Bank's senior economist, Huw Pill, told the Financial Times that the Bank of England is still making "substantial progress" in the fight against inflation.
Published on July 10, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
Prospects Of A Rate Drop Might Boost US Equities While Investors Wait For Earnings And Elections
Following a surge in U.S. equities, which might soon be put to the test by impending corporate earnings reports and escalating political unpredictability, the likelihood of short-term interest rate reductions
Published on July 10, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
World’s Lithium Industry Is Interested In Testing Out Argentina’s Salt Flats
Salty brine drawn from far below the earth’s surface fills a large tank two floors high with black tubes in an arid plain in the highlands of northern Argentina. The
Published on July 10, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Lavazza CEO expects further growth in global coffee prices
Climate change, disruptions in supply, and new restrictions from the European Union will push up costs for roasters, which will translate into higher coffee prices for end users, according to…
Published on July 10, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
Japan’s Basic Salary Increases By The Greatest In 31 Years, Including Substantial Boosts For Part-Timers
As a result of massive pay increases granted by businesses during yearly wage talks, Japanese workers’ average base pay increased by 2.5% in May, marking the highest rate of increase
Published on July 8, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
US Job Market Slowing Down As The Unemployment Rate Hikes To 4.1%
Although hiring in the government and healthcare sectors accounted for nearly three-quarters of the payroll gain in June, U.S. employment increased solidly. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate reached a two-and-a-half-year high
Published on July 8, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
NY Fed’s Head: the Fed has not reached the inflation target
According to Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams, the Fed has successfully slowed the rate at which consumer prices are rising in the United States, but it…
Published on July 7, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
European airlines will have to raise prices due to decarbonization costs
According to Luis Gallego, CEO of International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. (IAG), European airlines would have to increase ticket prices to offset the expense of cutting harmful emissions, as reported…
Published on July 4, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
European Commission imposes duties on imports of Chinese electric cars into the EU
While talks with China are ongoing, the European Commission has placed temporary extra charges on the importation of Chinese electric motor vehicles (EVs) into the EU.
Published on July 4, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
Russian Regulator Promotes Cryptocurrency Use As A Means Of Evading Sanctions
In order to offset Western sanctions imposed over the Ukraine crisis, Russia’s central bank advised enterprises to adopt “multiple choice solutions” to enable payments with overseas partners, including cryptocurrency and
Published on July 4, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
China Is Dealing With A Declining And Ageing Population, Which Is Causing Economic Challenges
China’s population is declining, and this will eventually have a negative impact on the country’s economy, labour force, and fiscal policy. According to estimates derived from analysing UN-released world population
Published on July 4, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
A Trade Conflict Develops As EU Countries Dither Over Chinese EV Tariffs
EU nations are unsure whether to approve more taxes on electric cars made in China, underscoring Brussels’ difficulty in garnering support for its biggest trade case to yet as Beijing
Published on July 3, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
EU reduces energy imports in volume and money terms in Q1
According to EU statistical office Eurostat, the EU purchased 183.8 million tonnes of energy products worth €95.5 billion between January and March of 2024. Comparing the two, the former decreased…
Published on July 2, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
Hong Kong’s volume of share placements in the first half of 2023 hits the lowest since 2003
The London Stock Exchange Group reports that the Hong Kong Stock Exchange saw $6.3 billion in share and convertible bond offers in the first half of this year, a 43.8%…
Published on July 2, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
German consumer prices rise 2.5 per cent in June, as forecasted
German consumer prices, which are in line with EU regulations, rose 2.5% annually in June 2024 after increasing 2.8% the previous month, according to preliminary statistics released by the Federal…
Published on July 2, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
Bankrupt Fisker to recall over 12.5 thousand electric cars
Fisker, an American electric vehicle manufacturer that filed for bankruptcy earlier in June, has voluntarily recalled over 12,500 vehicles in North America and Europe due to potential issues with external…
Published on June 30, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
Saudi Arabia Could Lower Oil Prices In August For Asia For The Second Month
Leading oil exporter Saudi Arabia may lower the pricing of the crude grades it supplies to Asia for a second month in August, following Dubai’s decline as a benchmark for
Published on June 30, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
China’s Services Industry Growth Slow Down And Manufacturing Activity Declines Once More In June
According to an official survey released on Sunday, China’s industrial output declined for a second consecutive month in June while services activity dropped to a five-month low. These findings support
Published on June 30, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
With US Inflation Declining In May, Expectations Rise For A US Fed Rate Decrease
Because of the biggest decline in goods prices in six months and a little increase in the cost of services, U.S. monthly inflation remained steady in May, indicating that the
Published on June 29, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Leading US Banks Increase Dividends Following A Flawless Fed Stress Test
In the Federal Reserve’s annual health check, American banking titans demonstrated that they had sufficient capital to survive significant market and economic volatility by announcing intentions to increase their third-quarter
Published on June 29, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Possibility Of Sharp Fall Of Japan’s GDP Might Impact Monetary Policy: Economists
According to some experts, a rare unexpected adjustment to Japan’s GDP for the first quarter might result in a severe reduction, which could have an impact on the central bank’s
Published on June 26, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Trump Outperforms Biden In The Meme Market
In the realm of political meme coins, at least, Donald Trump has established a clear lead against Joe Biden. Recently, as the November U.S. presidential election approaches and the bitter
Published on June 26, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
As Discussions Begin, China Wants The EU To Abandon Its Plans For EV Tariffs
After agreeing to discuss a potential settlement, Beijing wants the EU to abandon its intentions to slap provisional duties on Chinese electric car imports by July 4, according to China’s
Published on June 24, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
An Unsettling Example For EU Industries Is The Australian Wine Industry
China tariffs hit Australia’s wine sector, which scrambled to find new markets, import grapes, and approach the government for assistance, but was unable to counteract the impact of declining exports,
Published on June 24, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
BoJ Rate Rise Path Is Obscured As Demand-Driven Inflation In Japan Slows Down
Data released on Friday revealed that while energy taxes caused Japan’s core inflation to increase in May, an indicator that eliminates the impact of fuel decreased for the ninth consecutive
Published on June 21, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Swiss central bank cuts rate to 1.25% from 1.5%
The Swiss National Bank (SNB), lowered the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, to 1.25% annually.
Published on June 21, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
Australian IPO The Highest In 3 Years As Guzman Y Gomez Notes A 37% Surge On Debut
With its shares rising more than one-third on their first trading day on Thursday, the Mexican restaurant chain Guzman Y Gomez delivered Australia’s greatest initial public offering start in three
Published on June 20, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
The Bank Of England Will Maintain Interest Rates Even If Inflation Exceeds Its Objective Of 2%
For the first time in over three years, headline inflation in the United Kingdom reached the Bank of England’s objective of 2% on Wednesday morning. However, the report did little
Published on June 20, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
By 2047, India Hopes To Have Reached Developed Status. These Are The Top 4 Issues Modi Must Address
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been talking boldly about turning India into a developed nation by 2047 for the past two years. Now, all eyes will be on Modi
Published on June 20, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh