Economics
Morgan Stanley improves economic growth forecast for euro area
According to a study by Morgan Stanley, economic growth in the euro area this year may be slightly better than anticipated, especially due to decreased energy prices.
Published on January 24, 2023
By Iris Barker
Economics
HFR Report Says Global Hedge Fund Sector Lost Assets Worth $125 Bln In 2022
Hedge Fund Research (HFR) data showed on Friday that nearly $125 billion in assets left the hedge fund industry due to performance losses in 2022, the latest sign of the
Published on January 23, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
FT: EC will explore possibility of earning on frozen Russian assets
According to the Financial Times, European Council President Charles Michel wants to explore the possibility of managing $300 billion in frozen Bank of Russia assets in order to turn a…
Published on January 23, 2023
By Iris Barker
Economics
As Its Reserves Approach 10% To 11% Of US GDP, The Fed Will Likely Slow The Runoff
According to a statement from the United States Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, it is probable that the fed could begin to push the brakes on its balance sheet runoff
Published on January 22, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Key Development At The World Economic Forum In Davos
Global leaders and business executives left a freezing World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting on Friday after a candid discussion of how the world will address its most pressing issues in
Published on January 22, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Record Current Account Surplus Amounting To $227 Bln Posted By Russia For 2022
The current account surplus of Russia touched a record high in 2022, according to the central bank of the country, as lower imports and strong oil and gas exports kept
Published on January 18, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Brazil sets to close budget deficit within two years
According to Fernando Haddad, Brazil's minister of economy, the country wants to implement tax reform and close the state budget deficit in the next two years.
Published on January 18, 2023
By Iris Barker
Economics
Chinese Economic Growth In 2022 Was Among The Worst Ever As Post-Pandemic Called Into Question
China’s economic growth in 2022 will be one of the slowest in nearly a half-century, thanks to strict COVID curbs and a property market slump in the fourth quarter, putting
Published on January 17, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
IMF chief Georgieva: Trade fragmentation may cost global economy 7% of global GDP
IMF head Kristalina Georgieva warned that trade fragmentation may cost the economy 7% of the global GDP "in a terrible situation".
Published on January 16, 2023
By Iris Barker
Economics
Indonesian Palm Oil Exports Restrictions, And Its Biodiesel Plans Are Threatening Global Vegetable Oil Supplies
The decision by Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil exporter, to restrict shipments and increase domestic biodiesel consumption is expected to squeeze global vegetable oil supplies, which are already being
Published on January 14, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
China’s Trade Fell Sharply In December, Casting Doubt On The Country’s Growth Prospects In 2023
China’s exports fell sharply in December as global demand cooled, raising concerns about the country’s economic recovery this year, but a more modest drop in imports reinforced views that domestic
Published on January 13, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Job Cuts At Goldman Sachs Leave Significant Impact On Investment Banking And Global Markets
According to a source familiar with the matter, Goldman Sachs has begun laying off employees on Wednesday as part of a broad cost-cutting drive, with roughly one-third of those affected
Published on January 12, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Malaysia Stated It May Suspend Exporting Palm Oil To The EU As A Result Of New Restrictions
Malaysia said on Thursday that it may stop exporting palm oil to the European Union in response to a new EU law that strictly regulates the product’s sale in order
Published on January 12, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Bloomberg: China buys rare grades of Russian oil from the Arctic
Rare Russian oil grades from the Arctic are imported by China. In controversy are the Arco, Novy Port, and Varandey crudes, reports Bloomberg referring to the analytical firm Vortexa. Analysts…
Published on January 11, 2023
By Iris Barker
Economics
Banks In The United States Prepare For Declining Profits And A Recession
This week, US banking titans are expected to report lower fourth-quarter profits as lenders stockpile rainy-day funds in preparation for an economic slowdown that is wreaking havoc on investment banking.
Published on January 10, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Bitcoin Is Bracing Itself For A Bumpy New Year In The Cryptoverse
In 2023, Bitcoin appears to be stable. However, it has only been a week. Cryptocurrencies have crept into the new year, still licking their wounds from the 2022 devastation. The
Published on January 10, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Strong Growth In December 20220 Jobs Growth In US Despite High Inflation
Even as the US economy grappled with the effect of rapidly rising prices due to sticky high inflation, job growth in the US was still strong through December. added 223,000
Published on January 7, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Dealmakers At Goldman Sachs Anticipate A Rebound In M&A Activity In The Second Half Of 2023
Despite a slowing in economic growth and a weak credit market, Goldman Sachs Group Inc’s top dealmakers are optimistic about a recovery in global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the
Published on January 4, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Startups Emerge From The Ashes Of The Big Tech Purge
Nic Szerman lost his job at Meta Platforms in November, just two months after starting full-time, as the company cut 13% of its workforce as the advertising market tanked. Days
Published on January 3, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
The Worst Is Probably Over For Eurozone Factories, According To December PMIs
According to a survey released on Monday, the eurozone manufacturing downturn has likely passed its trough as supply chains begin to recover and inflationary pressures ease, resulting in a rebound
Published on January 2, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Global Economy Will Have A Tougher Year In 2023, Warns IMF’s Georgieva
The main engines of global growth – the United States, Europe, and China – will all experience weakening activity in 2023, according to the head of the International Monetary Fund
Published on January 2, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Energy Crisis In Germany Drives Switch To Hydrogen For Energy
German company Kelheim Fibers started looking for alternatives to keep its engines running as soon as Russian gas exports to Germany were first disrupted in June. As a result, starting
Published on December 30, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Bank lending to companies in eurozone slows to 8.4 per cent
In November, the increase in bank lending to businesses in the eurozone fell to 8.4%.
Published on December 29, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
What Emerging Market Investors Should Be On The Lookout For In 2023
Although many investors are hopeful that 2023 could bring some relief, it has been a difficult year for emerging markets, with more governments stumbling into default, currencies suffering, and double-digit
Published on December 29, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
German companies expect mild recession in 2023
Despite the energy crisis, a shortage of raw materials, and the fragility of the global economy, German businesses only forecast a slight recession for the coming year, according to a…
Published on December 28, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Commodities And Stocks Rise As China Lifts Its Quarantine Rule
Tuesday’s stock markets surged after China announced it would eliminate the COVID-19 quarantine requirement for incoming travellers, marking a significant step toward reopening its borders. In contrast to an index
Published on December 27, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
CEBR: World economy will enter recession in 2023
The way that various central banks are battling growing inflation, according to analysts at the Center for Economic and Business Research (CEBR), indicates that the global economy is likely to…
Published on December 27, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Russian Gas Shipments To Europe Through The Yamal-Europe Pipeline Will Resume, According To Novak
According to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, the Yamal-Europe Pipeline is ready to start carrying gas once again from Russia to Europe. “The European market remains relevant, as the
Published on December 26, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
FT warns of decline in Apple’s revenues
The fourth quarter of 2022 will see a greater than 8% fall in Apple's net income.
Published on December 26, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
UK Economy Shrank More Than Initially Estimated
According to updated statistics, the UK economy shrank more than initially estimated in the three months leading up to September. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), business investment
Published on December 25, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Consumer Inflation In Japan Reaches A New 40-Year High; Attention Focused On BOJ Policy
The core inflation of Japan touched a record high of four decades since companies continued passing on increased costs of operations to consumers, according to data, indicating that price increases
Published on December 23, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Retail Sales In The UK Unexpectedly Increase In December: CBI
Retailers of the United Kingdom reported a surprise increase in demand in December, but expect spending to fall again in 2023 as shoppers are pressured by rising living costs, according
Published on December 22, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
ECB forecasts rate hike in the near future
ECB spokesman de Guindos: The bank may keep raising interest rates at the current rate.
Published on December 22, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Crumbling Of Mobile Calls, And Internet In Russia Likely After Exit Of Nokia, And Ericsson
The departure of telecom equipment manufacturers Nokia and Ericsson from Russia at the end of the year may gradually impair the nation’s mobile networks over time, worsening communication for regular
Published on December 21, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
IMF: Bank of Japan’s policy correction was a prudent move
According to IMF spokesperson Salgado, the Bank of Japan's policy correction was a prudent move.
Published on December 21, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Cryptoverse: Farewell To The Year That Bitcoin Crashed
A stumbling Bitcoin entered 2022. The year comes to a close with it slouched in an alleyway, stripped of its cocktail of borrowed funds and leveraged bets, and shunned by
Published on December 20, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
China Growth Outlook Cut By World Bank Due To COVID, And Property Industry Flop
The abrupt relaxation of strict COVID-19 containment measures and the ongoing weakness of the real estate market are to blame for the World Bank’s reduction in China’s growth outlook for
Published on December 20, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Bloomberg: 2022 drop in Russian stocks is the world’s worst
Bloomberg reports that Russian stocks are performing the worst globally in 2022. Among the 92 indices it monitors, it said the decline in the Russian RTS Index was the most…
Published on December 19, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Rich Chinese Increase Their Search For Foreign Investment Bets To Reduce Domestic Risk
According to fund managers and industry sources, wealthy Chinese individuals are reducing their holdings of domestic securities and are increasingly considering assets in the United States and other foreign countries.
Published on December 19, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
With Rising Risk Of Contagion, Insurers Avoid FTX-Linked Cryptocurrency Companies
According to several market participants, insurers are refusing or restricting coverage to clients who have exposure to the insolvent crypto exchange FTX, leaving traders and exchanges of digital currencies uninsured
Published on December 19, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Central Banks World Over Sending Clear Signals To Markets About Continuation Of Tighter Policy
The Federal Reserve of the United States, the European Central Bank, the Bank of England, and the Swiss National Bank all raised interest rates by 50 basis points this week,
Published on December 17, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
HSBC to stop financing new oil and gas projects
New oil and gas project will no longer be financed, said HSBC bank.
Published on December 15, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Inflation Rate In UK Falls From 41-Year High With Slowing Of Hike Of Fuel Price
Inflation was slightly lower than expected in November in the UK, at 10.7%, as lower fuel prices helped ease price pressures, though high food and energy prices continued to squeeze
Published on December 14, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
ECB To Raise Interest Rates By 50 Basis Points In The Hope That Inflation Has Peaked
With inflation anticipated to be near to a peak and the Frankfurt institution looking to reduce its massive holdings of government bonds, the European Central Bank will continue to raise
Published on December 14, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
New Zealand forecasts recession in 2023
The New Zealand government issued a forecast, saying that the country will go into recession in 2023 but anticipating a budget surplus in the 2024–2025 fiscal year.
Published on December 14, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Consumer Inflation Is Anticipated To Continue To Fall In November, But Will Still Remain High
Although consumer inflation likely slowed in November, prices continued to rise at a rapid pace, particularly for services. According to Dow Jones, economists expect the consumer price index to rise
Published on December 13, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Chipmakers Move Away From China Potentially Benefitting India And Vietnam
The latest upheaval is the United States’ ban on chip exports to China, which is prompting companies to consider shifting some of their chipmaking capabilities to neighboring Vietnam and India.
Published on December 13, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Mastercard Predicts High Inflation Peak Passed But 2023 Likely To See Inflation Higher Than Pre Pandemic Levels
According to David Mann, chief economist for Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa at the Mastercard Economics Institute, the period of high inflation has already passed but it will remain
Published on December 12, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
JPMorgan Says Markets Of Southeast Asia Markets Will Undergo A “Bungee Jump” In 2023
According to JPMorgan analysts, Southeast Asia’s markets will behave similarly to a “bungee jump” in 2023, plummeting before surging in the second half of the year. This is likely to
Published on December 12, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Turkey Is Halting Oil Exports That Are Not Subject To Russian Sanctions, Raising Supply Concerns For Global Energy Market
Tankers carrying Kazakh oil are experiencing delays as a result of Turkey’s new proof of insurance requirements for vessels carrying Russian oil, which is now subject to EU sanctions and
Published on December 9, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh