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 Chips—Report
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
Economics
Inflation in the USA in October slows to 3.2%
According to data from the US Labor Department, consumer prices (CPI) increased 3.2% in October 2023 compared to the same month the previous year.
Published on November 15, 2023
By Iris Barker
Economics
Goldman Sachs expects European equity market growth in 2024
According to Goldman Sachs, an improving economic environment, fair prices, and long-term bond yields staying at current levels will allow the European STOXX 600 Index to reach 480 points next…
Published on November 15, 2023
By Iris Barker
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
Economics
Price of lithium carbonate in China falls to two-year low
According to Trading Economics, the price of lithium carbonate in China dropped below 200,000 yuan ($20.6 thousand) per ton, marking the lowest price in over two years, having peaked in…
Published on November 14, 2023
By Iris Barker
Economics
Lagarde: ECB rate cuts may happen later than in ‘a couple of quarters’
The European Central Bank will be able to begin decreasing interest rates in "a couple of quarters," according to ECB President Christine Lagarde at a Financial Times conference.
Published on November 12, 2023
By Iris Barker
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
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
Economics
Bank of England’s chief economist urges to keep rates at restrictive levels
Huw Pill, the chief economist of the British Central Bank, argues that the Bank of England should maintain its tight monetary policy, writes the Financial Times.
Published on November 9, 2023
By Iris Barker
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
Economics
Argentine authorities freeze tax on oil industry
According to Economy Minister Sergio Massa, the Argentine government has decided not to impose a tax on the oil industry in an effort to reduce fuel price increases and increase…
Published on November 2, 2023
By Iris Barker
Economics
Japan’s central bank raises GDP and inflation forecasts
The central bank of Japan increased its expectations for both projected inflation and GDP growth.
Published on November 1, 2023
By Iris Barker
Economics
Annual inflation in eurozone slows to 2.9 percent
Preliminary estimates indicate that annual inflation in the eurozone decreased from 4.3% in September to 2.9% in October, as per Eurostat data.
Published on November 1, 2023
By Iris Barker
Economics
German inflation in October falls to two-year low
Germany's consumer prices, adjusted to EU norms, rose by 3% annually in October, according to an early report released by the Federal Statistical Office of the nation (Destatis).
Published on October 31, 2023
By Iris Barker
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
Americans’ income growth in September fail to meet forecasts
According to a report by the US Ministry of Commerce, the country's population's incomes rose by 0.3% in September over the previous month.
Published on October 29, 2023
By Iris Barker
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
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
ECB keeps base rate at 4.5pp
The European Central Bank maintained key interest rates at their current level.
Published on October 26, 2023
By Iris Barker
Economics
Eurozone lending in September grows at the slowest pace since 2015
September saw the lowest growth in consumer loans in the eurozone since June 2015.
Published on October 25, 2023
By Iris Barker
Economics
Germany forecasted to become the world’s third economy in place of Japan
According to IMF predictions, in 2023 Germany is expected to overtake Japan as the world's third largest economy.
Published on October 25, 2023
By Iris Barker
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
Economics
Chinese banks’ net sales of foreign currency rise to $13.4bn in September
In September, China's commercial banks sold a net amount of foreign exchange of 96.4 billion yuan, or $13.43 billion.
Published on October 24, 2023
By Iris Barker
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
Economics
Ford estimates impact of Biden’s fuel economy initiative at $1bn in potential fines
Ford, the American carmaker, calculated that the US President Joe Biden administration's plan to increase fuel efficiency rules may result in $1 billion in fines between 2027 and 2032, writes…
Published on October 19, 2023
By Iris Barker
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
Number of air travel in EU this summer remains below 2019 levels
According to the EU statistics office (Eurostat), the number of commercial flights inside the European Union grew this summer compared to the previous year, although it is still lower than…
Published on October 18, 2023
By Iris Barker
Economics
India plans to build a national space station by 2035
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that his nation would send astronauts to the moon by 2040 and construct a national orbital station by 2035.
Published on October 18, 2023
By Iris Barker
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
Economics
SEC introduces new rules to increase transparency of stock market short selling
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unveiled new regulations with the goal of enhancing "short selling" transparency in the stock market, reports CNBC.
Published on October 17, 2023
By Iris Barker
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
Chinese watchdogs are tightening the fight against capital outflow from the country
The China shares Regulatory Commission (CSRC) issued an order forbidding local brokerage companies and their overseas subsidiaries from opening new accounts for mainland Chinese clients to trade shares and other…
Published on October 12, 2023
By Iris Barker
Economics
Stellantis and Samsung SDI to build second battery plant in USA
South Korean company Samsung SDI and European automaker Stellantis NV will invest over $3.2 billion to build the second joint venture for battery production in the US.
Published on October 12, 2023
By Iris Barker
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
Deutsche Bank analysts warn of global stagflation risk
The world's growing geopolitical dangers could cause stagflation on a scale not seen since the 1970s and drastic shifts in inflation expectations, according to Deutsche Bank analysts Henry Allen and…
Published on October 11, 2023
By Iris Barker