Economics
China Maintains Benchmark Rates But The PBOC Treads Carefully
In accordance with market predictions, China kept benchmark lending rates constant at a monthly fixing on Thursday. Even while there has been a surge in recent data indicating that further
Published on June 20, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Chinese State Media Claims Chinese Automakers Are Seeking Retaliatory Levies On Vehicles Made In The EU
The state-run Global Times newspaper reported on Wednesday that Chinese automakers have pushed Beijing to increase taxes on imported European gasoline-powered automobiles as retaliation for Brussels’ move to impose restrictions
Published on June 19, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Fed Policymakers Tread Carefully When Discussing Possible Rate Reductions
Fed policymakers, encouraged by recent statistics, are carefully moving towards what most anticipate would be one or more interest rate cuts by the end of this year. They are waiting
Published on June 19, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
EU’s Investigation Into EV Subsidies Is “Selective”, Says Chinese Official
In an exclusive interview with CNBC, a Chinese official said that Europe’s investigation of Chinese electric cars was extremely selective, to the point where the findings are not reliable. Last
Published on June 18, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Once More, London Emerges As Europe’s Biggest Stock Market
For the first time in over two years, the primary stock market in the UK reclaimed its position as the most valued in Europe, according to statistics. According to Bloomberg
Published on June 18, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
The Desire By Chinese Investors Seeking Investments Abroad Is Driving Wealth Inflows Into Hong Kong
Wealthy Chinese are resuming their purchases of Hong Kong investment goods including insurance and high-yield time deposits as a way to protect their money from a potential decline in the
Published on June 16, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
IEA Anticipates India To Drive Demand For Oil Globally
Currently the third-largest oil importer and consumer in the globe, India is expected to become the main driver of the world’s oil demand in the second half of this decade,
Published on June 16, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Bank of Japan keeps the rate unchanged, plans to cut purchases of government securities
The Bank of Japan decided to maintain the current key interest rate.
Published on June 16, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
Stellantis to move electric car production from China as part of JV with Leapmotor
The automotive company Stellantis will shift some of its production of electric vehicles from China to Europe in the event that more taxes are levied on Chinese-made automobile imports into…
Published on June 16, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
US Business Associations Want A Hearing On Biden’s Proposed Tariff Rise On China
Numerous pro-trade American industry associations have requested an extension of one month for the Biden administration to provide feedback on their intentions to apply higher tariffs to Chinese imports of
Published on June 15, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
US Labour Market Is Similar To Pre-Pandemic Conditions, According To Yellen
On Thursday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated that slower pay growth is not a danger to drive up inflation and that the current state of employment in the country
Published on June 13, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
New Projections Suggest The US Fed Is Abandoning The Election Cycle
It appears that the U.S. Federal Reserve has removed itself from the limelight of the presidential campaign, as new projections indicate that interest rate reduction are unlikely to occur until
Published on June 13, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
EU Will Impose Additional Levies Of Up To 38% On Chinese EVs
The European Commission notified manufacturers that starting in July, it will levy additional taxes of up to 38.1% on Chinese electric vehicles imported into the country. China denounced this decision
Published on June 12, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
August Could See A Rate Decrease By The Bank Of England, With At Least One More This Year
All but two of the 65 economists surveyed by Reuters predict that the Bank of England will begin reducing interest rates in August, and most of them anticipate at least
Published on June 12, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
IEA projects global clean energy spending to grow to $2 trillion in 2024
The International Energy Agency has projected that global spending on clean energy technology and infrastructure will exceed $2 trillion in 2024, despite the fact that increased financing costs deter new…
Published on June 9, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
Russia Conducting 40% Of Trade In Rubles Since West Cut Off Moscow – Claims Putin
Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, stated on Friday that the percentage of commerce that takes place in rubles has risen to over 40% from dollars, euros, and other “non-friendly”
Published on June 9, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
The Game Of Cricket In The US Seeing Investments From Tech Ceos Like Nadella, And Narayen
While cricket may not be as well-liked in the United States as it is in other countries, a number of well-known investors and CEOs are working to alter that. An
Published on June 9, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
How Likely Is The US And UK To Follow Europe In Lowering Interest Rates?
Countries all around the world are changing course after forcing borrowing costs considerably up in recent years in an attempt to stem skyrocketing prices. The primary lending rate of the
Published on June 8, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
S&P downgrades France’s rating from ‘AA’ to ‘AA-’
France's long-term sovereign credit ratings in foreign and local currencies have been reduced from "AA" to "AA-" by S&P Global Ratings. The agency released a press release stating that the…
Published on June 4, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
Amidst Ongoing Property Distress, China’s Industry Activity Unexpectedly Declines
China’s manufacturing production unexpectedly declined in May, reinforcing calls for further stimulus as the country’s chronic property crisis continues to undermine investor, corporate, and consumer confidence. China is the world’s
Published on May 31, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
With Japan-Style Reform, Chinese Corporations Are Rushing To Increase Dividends And Buy Back Shares
Even while investors are sceptical about wider governance improvements, Chinese listed businesses are responding to authorities’ requests for reform that mirrors initiatives in South Korea and Japan by racing to
Published on May 31, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
A Chinese Citizen Is Accused By The US DOJ Of Running The “Largest Botnet In The World,” Which Stole $5.9 Billion In Covid Relief Payments
Officials from the Department of Justice said on Wednesday that a global malware network that stole $5.9 billion in Covid relief money and was linked to other crimes like child
Published on May 31, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Japan’s Interest In Structural Changes Is Renewed By The Yen’s Unrelenting Decline
Persuaded that market intervention will not be sufficient to stop the yen’s wider collapse, Japanese officials are focusing on deeper fundamental economic causes that are causing the currency to sink
Published on May 31, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
IMF Raises China’s GDP Growth Projections But Cautions About Impending Dangers
The International Monetary Fund upgraded its prior projection of 4.6% expansion and predicted on Wednesday that China’s economy will grow by 5% this year following a “strong” first quarter, even
Published on May 29, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Miners Struggle In The Post-Halving World Of The Cryptocurrency
It’s been a terrible year for bitcoin miners with mining incentives cut in half, mining difficulty increased, and the shiny new bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) syphoning off investor wealth. Two
Published on May 29, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Industry Scepticism Surrounds US Tariffs On Chinese Medical Imports As Substitute Providers Surface
Industry leaders stated that increased tariffs by the United States on Chinese-made medical gloves, syringes, and face masks are unlikely to boost the competitiveness of American manufacturers since other low-cost
Published on May 28, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Hike In Futures Trading With Markets Waiting For Data On Inflation
Following an extended weekend due to the holiday, U.S. stock index futures increased slightly on Tuesday as investors anticipated a significant inflation data later in the week that may challenge
Published on May 28, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Analysts: Global buyback volume in 2023 down 14% to $1.11 trillion
The top corporations in the world repurchased $1.11 trillion worth of their own stock in 2018, as show figures by UK-based management firm Janus Henderson.
Published on May 26, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
Foreign direct investment in China falls by 27.9% in January-April
The continental China's Ministry of Commerce reports that the country's FDI, or foreign direct investment, shrank by 27.9% year over year to 360.2 billion yuan ($49.7 billion) from January to…
Published on May 26, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
Yellen Warns Of Increased Risks For European Banks In Russia, Hints At Tougher U.S. Sanctions
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Reuters that the dangers for European banks doing business in Russia are increasing and that the country is considering tightening its secondary sanctions against
Published on May 26, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Britain’s Battered Finance Industry Finds Optimism In Sunak’s Summer Election
Executives in the City of London are hoping a new government would give them more attention and stop years of political turmoil as Britain gets ready to go back to
Published on May 25, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Expectations As The US Moves Towards Faster Stock Settlement
Following the implementation of a new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulation in February 2023, the settlement period for U.S. stocks, corporate municipal bonds, and other securities will be halved
Published on May 25, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
CEO Of DoubleLine Predicts An Impending US Recession And A Rise In Public Debt
As increased interest rates put pressure on American consumers and businesses, Jeffrey Gundlach, the CEO of investment management firm DoubleLine Capital, stated on Thursday that he believes a U.S. recession
Published on May 24, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
May Sees A Pickup In US Corporate Activity And An Increase In Pricing Pressure
Although May saw the fastest growth in U.S. business activity in just over two years, manufacturers reported a spike in input costs, indicating that products inflation may increase in the
Published on May 23, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Kishida Of Japan Publicly Advocates For Reformation To The Capital Market
At a speech to hundreds of international investors in Tokyo on Wednesday, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida publicly pushed for further capital market changes and emphasised asset management. His attendance
Published on May 22, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Cryptocurrencies Rise As Investors Get More Bullish About Ether ETFs
Amid concerns over the outcome of applications for U.S. spot exchange-traded funds that track the second-biggest cryptocurrency globally, ether was poised for its best two-day rise in almost two years
Published on May 22, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Cryptocurrency Venture Capital Financing Has Reached $2.4 Billion, According To Pitchbook
According to Pitchbook statistics, investment in cryptocurrency startups increased for a second consecutive quarter to $2.4 billion in the first three months of 2024 as investor hunger was piqued by
Published on May 20, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Metals And Equities Rise As Prospects Of A Rate Cut Solidify
Asian stocks reached two-year highs on Monday, while records were set for copper and gold as investors bet on impending interest rate cuts and China ramping up measures to stabilise
Published on May 20, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
China’s Efforts To Support Property Market Are Disappointing
On Monday, investors expressed concern that China’s “historic” efforts to stabilise its property market were insufficient to promote a long-term increase in demand and trust, which caused shares of Chinese
Published on May 20, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Hong Kong’s GDP growth in Q1 was the highest in a year
Hong Kong's GDP growth surged quarterly but declined annually in the first quarter of 2024.
Published on May 19, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
Study Reveals An Increasing Number Of Illnesses Are Caused By Obesity And Excess Blood Sugar
A significant multinational research published on Thursday revealed that, compared to 2000, metabolic problems such as obesity, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and other metabolic disorders cause over 50%
Published on May 17, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Hopes For A Rate Cut And Weak Us Economic Data Drive Inflows Into Global Equities Funds
In the seven days leading up to May 15, demand for global equities funds was robust for the third straight week. This demand was supported by a less positive U.S.
Published on May 17, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
China Promises To Boost The Suffering Real Estate Industry With A Number Of Measures Totaling $42 Billion
In an attempt to assist developers gain additional cash to finish work on pre-sold residences, Chinese officials on Friday announced fresh backing for state-owned firms to allow them to buy
Published on May 17, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
India in March imports maximum LNG volume in the post-covid era
The country’s ministry of commerce and industry reports that India imported 2.304 million tons of liquefied natural gas in March 2024, a 20 percent increase from 1.924 million tons in…
Published on May 16, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
Vietnam’s Imports From China Surge As The US Raises Tariffs On The Country
Data indicate that as the US steps up measures to curb trade with China by raising tariffs, it has significantly increased imports from Vietnam, a country that mostly exports goods
Published on May 16, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Plans For Rate Increases By BOJ Are Clouded By Japan’s Economic Downturn
The weak yen continues to hurt consumers, causing Japan’s economy to contract more quickly than anticipated in the first quarter and complicating the central bank’s efforts to raise interest rates
Published on May 16, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
IEA notes decline in refineries profitability in April to two-year lows
The IEA noted in its May report that although geopolitical tensions remain high, oil prices fell considerably in April and early May due to concerns about the global economy and…
Published on May 15, 2024
By Iris Barker
Economics
China Mocks The Latest US Tariffs – ‘What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger’
China’s calm reaction to the United States’ decision to increase duties on $18 billion worth of Chinese imports, ranging from batteries to needles, indicates that rather than a new trade
Published on May 15, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
US Firms’ Earnings Delight Is Dented By The Dollar’s Relentless Rise
An issue that many American businesses were not prepared to deal with this year is the strengthening dollar. A lot of market players thought that the dollar would weaken due
Published on May 10, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
US Is Planning To Apply Tariffs On Chinese Electric Cars – Reports
U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to impose fresh tariffs on China as early as next week, aimed at critical industries including electric vehicles, according to reports quoting sources. One
Published on May 10, 2024
By Debdutta Ghosh