Economics
Brits Being Advised To Reconsider Christmas Plans Due To Planned Strikes On Flights And Trains
Passengers traveling into or around the United Kingdom during the holiday season will face major disruption due to strikes, and the government has implored people to rethink their plans for
Published on December 9, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
IATA head warns of airfares growth due to transition to eco-fuel
As the aviation sector pushes toward targets of zero net carbon dioxide emissions by 2050, airline passengers will pay more for their tickets, stated IATA's (International Air Transport Association) chief…
Published on December 7, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Germany Claims Taking In More Debt To Rival The United States Would Be A Threat” For Europe
Germany warned that borrowing more money to compete with US green subsidies would jeopardize Europe’s competitiveness. The EU has been vocal about its concerns about the United States’ Inflation Reduction
Published on December 6, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Despite Russia’s Opposition And Widespread Doubts, EU Ministers Assert That The Russian Oil Cap Will Work
Despite efforts by the Russian government to try and avoid sanctions and amid skepticism worldwide, ministers of the European Union (EU) believe that the latest price cap imposed on Russian
Published on December 6, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Trafigura receives $3 billion loan from Germany to supply gas
The German government provided a portion of the $3 billion syndicated loan to the Swiss commodities trader Trafigura Group, which would be used to supply the nation with natural gas.
Published on December 6, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Saudi Arabia to lower oil prices for Asia and Europe
Saudi Arabia will lower prices for the majority of oil grades in January аor importers in Asia and Europe.
Published on December 6, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Price Cap On Russian Oil Imposed By G7 Goes Into Effect; Russia Will Not Comply To It
The price cap on Russian seaborne oil as set by the Group of Seven went into effect on Monday which is a part of the efforts of the West to
Published on December 5, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
OPEC+ Will Contemplate Larger Cuts In Oil Production Prior Sanctions And A Price Cap On Russian Oil
OPEC and non-OPEC oil producers may enforce deeper production cuts on Sunday, according to energy analysts, as the impactful energy coalition considers the effect of a potential ban on Russian
Published on December 3, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Due To Layoffs In The Technology Industry, Visa Holders Are Scrambling For Work In Order To Avoid Deportation
After years of seemingly limitless growth, the US technology industry has reached a plateau. Companies are attempting to conserve cash, which is resulting in thousands of job cuts per month,
Published on December 3, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
CFTC chief Benham: Cryptocurrencies may threaten US national security
According to Rostin Behnam, chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), cryptocurrencies may be a threat to US national security.
Published on December 2, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Rate Hikes By The US Fed, Combined With A Strong Dollar, Threatening Political Stability In Africa
According to a new report, the US Federal Reserve’s tightening of its monetary policy and a strengthening of the US dollar are posting a negative impact on African countries’ balance
Published on December 1, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
India Likely To Become Third Largest Economy By 2030, Overtaking Japan And Germany
According to a latest prediction by S&P Global and Morgan Stanley, the Indian economy will surpass that of Japan and Germany within 23030 to become the third-largest economy. The basis
Published on December 1, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Inflation Rate In Eurozone Reduces Slightly At 10% Due To Slowing Down Of Hike In Energy Costs
According to preliminary figures released Wednesday, eurozone inflation slowed slightly in November, with prices falling from record highs and falling short of analyst expectations. For several months, consumer prices in
Published on November 30, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
S&P expects “mild” recession in the U.S. economy in 2023
According to a report released by the rating company S&P Global Ratings, the U.S. economy runs the risk of entering a "mild" recession in 2023 and declining by 0.1 percent.
Published on November 29, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
UN warns of dangerous maritime trade situation
According to the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) 2022 study on maritime transport, the 20 largest carriers now account for 91% of all maritime trade worldwide, up from…
Published on November 29, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Study Shows A 44% Fall In UK Property Demand Following Market Rattling Mini Budget
According to new research, demand for residential properties in the United Kingdom has nearly halved since September’s government budget, which spooked financial markets and toppled the prime minister. The fiscal
Published on November 28, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Putin’s Ukraine War Drives Migrants And Money Out Of Russia, Helping These Economies
While many economies are reeling from the consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a few countries are benefiting from an influx of Russian migrants and their associated wealth. Georgia, a
Published on November 26, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Beijing Comes To A Standstill As The Chinese Capital Combats Covid With Additional Lockdowns
As Covid controls spread, China’s capital city has come to a halt. On Friday, more and more apartment complexes in Beijing prohibited residents from leaving for at least a few
Published on November 26, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Reasons For Solar Electric Vehicles Potentially Becoming Next Generation Of EVs
The first commercial solar electric vehicles will be available in the United States and Europe in the coming years. Sono Motors in Germany, Aptera Motors in Southern California, and Lightyear
Published on November 25, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Minutes Show That US Fed Officials Expect Smaller Rate Hikes ‘Soon’
According to meeting minutes released recently, Federal Reserve officials agreed earlier this month that smaller interest rate increases should occur soon as they assess the impact of policy on the
Published on November 25, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
German Finance Ministry proposes to introduce a tax on excess profits of energy companies
Christian Lindner, Germany's finance minister, has suggested taxing oil and gas corporations' surplus earnings. The tax is anticipated to be 33%, reports Die Welt, citing a document.
Published on November 24, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
31% Drop In Argentina’s Fan NFT Following Messi’s Team’s Shocking Defeat Against Saudi Arabia In Qatar
The shocking defeat of the Argentine national football team against Saudi Arabia at eth football world cup in Qatar in its opening match has lowered the value of the Argentine
Published on November 23, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
EU proposes to introduce transitional period to oil prices cap
According to a memo seen by Bloomberg, the EU has suggested extending the date of the oil price ceiling by 45 days.
Published on November 23, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Bloomberg forecasts bankruptcy for Genesis crypto broker
According to Bloomberg, cryptocurrency broker Genesis has informed investors that if it can't find additional capital, it may have to declare bankruptcy.
Published on November 23, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
With Slowing Global Economy, Central Banks Must Maintain Rate Hikes: OECD
The central banks of various countries need to continue to keep raising interest rates to combat soaring and widespread inflation, even as the global economy slows significantly, according to the
Published on November 22, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
New Zealand Central Bank to hold record rate hike
The New Zealand Reserve Bank may implement the biggest rate increase in history.
Published on November 22, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
As Geopolitical Rifts Disrupt Regional Summits, APEC Promises To Increase Trade
The final of three summits in the region this week, which have been overshadowed by intense geopolitical rivalry, was concluded on Saturday with commitments from the leaders of the 21-member
Published on November 20, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Asian Business Owners Anticipate The Hybrid Working To Continue In The Post-Pandemic Era
According to a recent survey of Asian businesses, the number of Asian companies expecting employees to spend their entire working life in an office has dropped dramatically since the pandemic.
Published on November 19, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Foreign investment in China grows by 17.4% to $168B
The amount of FDI in China during the first 10 months of 2022 climbed by 17.4% compared to the same period in the previous year, reaching $168.3 billion, according to…
Published on November 17, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Bankers Bet Billions Of Dollars On A New Wave Of Debt-For-Nature Transactions
The Galapagos Islands, which inspired Darwin’s theory of evolution with their thousands of unique species, have incalculable ecological value. But how much are they worth? According to people familiar with
Published on November 17, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
United Kingdom Imposes A Windfall Tax On Power Companies And Raises The Levy On Oil Firms
British Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt said on Thursday that the government would raise a windfall tax on oil and gas companies and extend it to power generation companies in order
Published on November 17, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
U.S. retail sales rise by 1.3% in October
According to figures issued by the U.S. Office of Commerce, retail sales in the country increased by 1.3 percent in October to reach $694.5 billion.
Published on November 16, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Oil stock in OECD countries drops to record low
For the first time since 2004, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) members' combined oil reserves fell below 4 billion barrels, reports the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Published on November 15, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Exposures To Climate Change For Banks Could Be Understated In Bank Climate Stress Tests, Says G20 Watchdog
Climate-related stress tests for banks must better capture the indirect effects of climate change on lenders and the global economy, according to the G20 Financial Stability Board on Tuesday. The
Published on November 15, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Japan’s Economy Surprisingly Contracts As Hot Inflation And A Global Slowdown Take Their Toll
Japan’s economy unexpectedly contracted for the first time in a year in the third quarter, raising concerns about the outlook as global recession risks, a weak yen, and higher import
Published on November 15, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Europe May Not Be As Fortunate As The United States In Avoiding Recession In 2023, Predicts Morgan Stanley
According to Morgan Stanley, the economies of Britain and the euro zone are likely to enter a recession next year, but the US may only just avoid it due to
Published on November 14, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Cryptos Try To Stabilize As The Binance-FTX Deal Cools The Market
After a sharp and broad drawdown on Tuesday due to concerns over the stability of the exchange FTX, a rush of withdrawals, and ultimately a bailout deal from bigger rival
Published on November 9, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Chinese exports fall for the first time since 2020
Despite analysts' expectations for a 4% gain, Chinese exports actually decreased by 0.3% in October.
Published on November 9, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
UK To Unveil U.S. Gas Deal Following Climate Change Summit: Report
According to a report in the Telegraph, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is prepared to make a significant natural gas announcement with the United States following the COP27 climate change
Published on November 8, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
China’s Trade Surprisingly Declines As COVID Restrictions And The Global Slowdown Shock Demand
The first concurrent decline in China’s exports and imports since May 2020 occurred in October as a result of an unfavorable confluence of domestic COVID restrictions and risks associated with
Published on November 7, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Japan’s Government Expresses Concern Over American EV Tax Credits
On Saturday, the Japanese government issued a warning about new electric vehicle tax credits in the United States, saying they might ultimately discourage further Japanese investment there and hurt employment
Published on November 5, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
G7 Group Of Nations Has Decided To Establish A Fixed Price For Russian Oil: Reports
The Group of Seven wealthy nations and Australia have decided against adopting a floating rate when they finalize a price cap on Russian oil later this month, sources said on
Published on November 4, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
October Job Growth In The United States Was At Its Weakest In Almost Two Years, Unemployment Rate Increased
The Federal Reserve could switch to smaller interest rate increases starting in December if the labor market conditions loosen up as indicated by the fact that American employers probably hired
Published on November 4, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Despite A “Very Challenging” Outlook, Bank Of England Raises Rates For The First Time In History
The Bank of England increased interest rates on Thursday from 2.25% to 3%, the highest rate increase since 1989, as it issued a warning about the “very challenging” economic outlook.
Published on November 3, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Bank of Canada ponders another large-scale rate hike
According to governor Tiff Macklem of the Bank of Canada, the idea of a further significant increase in interest rates to combat exceptionally high inflation has not been ruled out.
Published on November 2, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Glencore lowers annual production forecasts for zinc, nickel and coal
When announcing its third-quarter production statistics, the Anglo-Swiss commodities trader Glencore reduced its annual predictions for a number of commodities downward.
Published on October 31, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
China’s Factory And Service Activity Slows Due To Ongoing COVID Restrictions
Due to weakening global demand and strict domestic COVID-19 curbs, which had an adverse effect on production, travel, and shipping in the second-largest economy in the world, China’s factory activity
Published on October 31, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
The IMF Warns If Global Economy Splits Up, Asia Will Suffer The Most
The Asia-Pacific region stands to lose more than any other if the global trade system fragments as a result of geopolitical tensions, according to the International Monetary Fund. The IMF
Published on October 30, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
IEA: Energy Crisis Brought On By Ukraine War Will Hasten The Transition To A Greener Economy
The International Energy Agency (IEA) stated on Thursday that the decline in Russian fossil fuel exports following its invasion of Ukraine this year will change the global energy landscape for
Published on October 30, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Dogecoin Surges As A Result Of Elon Musk’s Twitter Deal
Dogecoin surged more than 70% on Saturday, extending this week’s gains after Elon Musk agreed to buy Twitter for $44 billion last week. The Tesla Inc CEO, a vocal supporter
Published on October 30, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh