Economics
Bank Of England Is Set To Raise Interest Rates By The Most In 33 Years
The Bank of England is expected to raise borrowing costs by the most since 1989 next week, even as it prepares for a recession that could be exacerbated by spending
Published on October 28, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Accenture Survey Find Two-Thirds Of Britons Plan To Reduce Their Holiday Spending In 2022
According to a survey released on Thursday, more than two-thirds of British adults plan to cut back on holiday spending this year as the cost of living continues to rise.
Published on October 27, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
The US merchandise trade deficit widens in September
According to Reuters, the US's merchandise trade imbalance increased in September as a result of weaker exports and higher imports. It is unclear if this will alter the perception that…
Published on October 27, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Rishi Sunak, Britain’s New Prime Minister, Promises To Lead The Country Out Of Its Economic Crisis
On Tuesday, Rishi Sunak became Britain’s third prime minister in two months, promising to lead the country out of a deep economic crisis and restore trust in politics. Sunak quickly
Published on October 26, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
EU Countries Are Attempting To Chart A Course Toward A Gas Price Cap
On Tuesday, European Union energy ministers are set to discuss a bloc-wide gas price cap, attempting to navigate their next steps, though any final decisions are likely to take weeks.
Published on October 25, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Rating Agency Downgrades Economic Outlook For The UK To ‘Negative’
Moody’s has downgraded the UK’s economic prospects from “stable” to “negative” due to political instability and high inflation. Moody’s attributed the change in outlook to “heightened unpredictability in policymaking amid
Published on October 24, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Saudi Arabia starts national global supply chain initiative
According to the Saudi state-run SPA, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman declared the start of a national global supply chain effort.
Published on October 24, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Major Auto Companies Will Double Investment In EVs, Batteries, At $1.2 Tln, By 2030
According to a Reuters analysis of public data and projections released by these companies, the world’s top automakers plan to spend nearly $1.2 trillion through 2030 to develop and produce
Published on October 21, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
After Agreeing To Disagree On A Gas Cap, EU Leaders Will Focus On China And Iran
When European Union leaders meet for the second day of talks in Brussels on Friday, they will discuss reducing their economic reliance on China, assisting Kiev, and punishing Iran for
Published on October 21, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Annual inflation in euro zone hits record 9.9%
According to figures from Eurostat, annual inflation in 19 eurozone nations increased from 9.1% in August to a record 9.9% in September. The European Union's (EU) annual inflation rate was…
Published on October 20, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
According To Barclays, The US Fed May Have To Slow Or Stop Balance Sheet Reductions In 2023
According to a Barclays report, the US Federal Reserve may have to slow or stop shrinking its nearly $9 trillion balance sheet sooner than many now expect. Analysts at the
Published on October 20, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Americans Are Reducing Their Spending On Luxury Items Ahead Of The Critical Holiday Season
According to data from three credit-card companies, Americans have reduced their purchases of luxury goods such as designer clothing and accessories in the last two months, raising concerns about the
Published on October 20, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Chinese banks step up sales of dollars to support the yuan
To support the yuan, Chinese state banks increased their currency interventions. The local market's sale of dollars is intended to stabilize the exchange rate, which has already decreased by 12%…
Published on October 19, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
USA to put 15 million barrels of oil from the strategic reserve on sale
According to the White House, the American president has ordered his administration to take more steps to improve energy security, handle oil supply issues, and lower fuel prices.
Published on October 19, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
According To Economists, Asia Could Emerge As A Shining Light In The Global Downturn Next Year
Even though the global economy is expected to enter a recession next year, Asia, particularly Southeast Asia, remains a bright spot, according to economists. The International Monetary Fund said last
Published on October 18, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
EU considers paying Elon Musk for Starlink terminals in Ukraine
According to the Financial Times, the European Union is debating whether to foot the bill for a subscription to the Starlink satellite internet communication terminals that Elon Musk gave to…
Published on October 18, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Argentine authorities set to convince businesses to freeze food prices because of inflation
According to sources cited by the TN television station, the Argentine government has started discussions with businesses to freeze prices of essential food and hygiene products in the face of…
Published on October 18, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
In A Dramatic U-Turn, New UK Finance Minister Hunt Reverses Truss’s Economic Plan
On Monday, British Prime Minister Liz Truss’s economic plan was scrapped and her massive energy subsidy was reduced, launching one of the biggest fiscal policy U-turns in British history to
Published on October 17, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Cryptocurrency Is Taking Up “Brain Space,” Bank-Fintech Partnerships Are “Here To Stay”, Says OCC’s Hsu
A prominent bank regulator of the United States claimed that his caution regarding banks’ collaborations with fintechs is not intended to stifle such relationships, but rather to express his concern
Published on October 14, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
German Automakers Balk At Supplier Demands Regarding Energy Price Increases
Although Germany’s large automakers may have guaranteed their own energy supplies, thousands of small suppliers who are under pressure from rising prices run the risk of disrupting production throughout the
Published on October 14, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
After The OPEC+ Decision, Biden Threatens Saudi Arabia With Repercussions
In response to OPEC+’s announcement last week that it would lower its oil production target in defiance of U.S. objections, President Joe Biden promised on Tuesday that “there will be
Published on October 14, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Indian Banks Asked To Avert From Building Positions In Offshore Markets By Its India’s Central Bank
In an effort to stop the rupee’s decline, the Reserve Bank of India has asked local banks not to increase their positions in the non-deliverable forward market. This request, according
Published on October 14, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
China’s Central Bank to strengthen stimulus measures
The People's Bank of China's head announced that the organization will step up its efforts to boost the economy of the nation.
Published on October 14, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
IMF names countries with highest GDP in Latin America
Colombia and Venezuela will have the highest GDPs in Latin America, according to the IMF.
Published on October 12, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
JPMorgan chief expects global recession in six to nine months
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon issued a six- to nine-month recession warning.
Published on October 12, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Business activity grows in Australia
Australian businesses reported robust sales in September as a result of robust demand that surprised observers by demonstrating remarkable resistance to rising interest rates. At the same time, cost pressures…
Published on October 11, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
The Reserve Bank Of India (RBI) Will Soon Launch A Digital Rupee Pilot Project
The Reserve Bank of India said in a concept paper released on Friday that it will soon begin limited pilot launches of a central bank-backed digital rupee for specific use
Published on October 8, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Growing Schism Between Biden And Saudi Royals Revealed By OPEC+ Oil Output Cut
According to interviews with about a dozen government officials of the United States and experts in Washington and the Gulf, the OPEC+ organization’s decision this week to cut oil production
Published on October 8, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
World Bank expects record GDP growth in the Middle East
The World Bank forecast that the Middle East and North Africa (MENA area) economies will increase by 5.5% in 2022, the strongest rate since 2016.
Published on October 6, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
U.S. trims trade deficit in August
In August, the U.S. trade deficit decreased from a revised estimate in July to $67.4 billion, a $3.1 billion (4.3%) fall, according to a press statement from the U.S. Commerce…
Published on October 6, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
UK will leave in force 45% tax for the rich
Following a barrage of criticism directed at the government, British Finance Minister Kwasi Kwarteng told the BBC that the government has decided to drop the proposal to eliminate the higher…
Published on October 4, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
France announces economic conference on Ukraine
In order to entice French businesses to participate in the country's rehabilitation, French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne of France has announced that an economic conference on Ukraine will be held…
Published on October 3, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
OPEC+ to discuss reducing oil production by over million barrels per day
At a meeting on Wednesday in Vienna, OPEC+ will discuss reducing oil production by more than one million bpd, Bloomberg writes.
Published on October 2, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Germany Has Agreed To A 200 Billion Euro Package To Protect Itself From Rising Energy Prices
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz proposed a 200 billion euro ($194 billion) “defensive shield,” including a gas price freeze and a reduction in fuel sales tax, to protect businesses and households
Published on September 30, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
The Technology IPO Market Is Having Its Worst Year Since The Global Financial Crisis
Initial public offerings by US technology firms have fallen to their lowest levels since the 2008 global financial crisis, as stock market volatility, soaring inflation, and interest rate hikes have
Published on September 30, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Bank of England to start buying government bonds for market recovery
According to a statement posted on the bank's website, the Bank of England (the British central bank) will begin purchasing long-term U.K. government bonds to stabilize the market and prevent…
Published on September 29, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
UBS experts consider OPEC+ production cuts necessary
To halt the negative trend in the oil market, which has formed amid a rising currency and recessionary fears, the OPEC+ coalition must reduce production. Analysts at UBS reported this…
Published on September 28, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Saab, The Top Weapons Systems Maker, Will Establish A New Facility In India
In order to increase production, the Swedish defense products company Saab will establish a facility in India to produce its Carl-Gustaf M4 weapons system, a top executive announced on Tuesday.
Published on September 28, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
World Bank Lowers Its Forecast For East Asia’s Growth In 2022, Citing China’s Slowdown
Due to China’s slowdown, economic growth in East Asia and the Pacific will weaken significantly in 2022, but the rate of expansion will pick up next year, the World Bank
Published on September 27, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
World Bank: Asia-Pacific economies to grow by 3.2% in 2022 against 7.2% in 2021
Slowing global demand, growing debt levels, and short-term price increases for food and fuel will all impede the economic growth of countries in the Asia-Pacific area. This is noted in…
Published on September 27, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
State Bureau of China: Profits of large industrial enterprises in China fell by 2.1% in January-August
According to data issued on Tuesday by China's State Statistics Office, the profit of China's big industrial firms in the first eight months of 2022 was 5.525 trillion yuan ($771…
Published on September 27, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
A Recession Is Likely In Euro Zone As Demand Impacted By Price Rises
According to a survey, the decline in business activity across the euro zone widened in September, and consumers cut back on spending as a result of the rising cost of
Published on September 26, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Bank of America: government bond markets on the verge of their worst performance since 1949
The government bond markets, according to Bank of America Corp. strategists, are about to have their worst year since 1949, when Europe was still recovering from World War II.
Published on September 26, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
The Worst Bond Market Since 1949, According To Bank Of America
According to a note published on Friday by BofA Global Research, investor sentiment has reached its lowest level since the financial crisis, and global government bond losses are on track
Published on September 24, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
German Economic Decline Intensifies In September, With Bleak Prospects
According to a preliminary survey released on Friday, the decline in German business activity widened in September as higher energy costs hit the continent’s biggest economy and companies experienced a
Published on September 24, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
US Fed’s Powell Pledges To “Keep At It” After It Announces Another Significant Rate Hike
As the US central bank increased interest rates by 0.75 per cent for the third time in a row and hinted that borrowing costs would continue to rise this year,
Published on September 22, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Japan Resists The Global Trend To Tighten By Maintaining Ultra-Low Rates
The Bank of Japan fought against a global tide of monetary tightening by central banks fighting to control skyrocketing inflation by maintaining ultra-low interest rates on Thursday and vowed to
Published on September 22, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
OPEC+ countries’ oil production deficit reaches record 3.58M bpd
A record 3.58 million bpd less oil than it should be is being produced by OPEC+. According to Reuters, who used data from the group of oil-producing nations, that amounts…
Published on September 21, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Japan’s Inflation Remains Above The BOJ’s Target Despite Reaching A Nearly 8-Year High
As price pressure from raw materials and yen weakness widened, Japan’s core consumer inflation accelerated to 2.8 per cent in August, reaching its fastest annual pace in almost eight years
Published on September 20, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Japanese authorities open reserve fund to support population
Distribution of 3.49 trillion yen (24.35 billion yen) from the reserve fund for the current fiscal year, which started on April 1, has been approved by the government of Japan…
Published on September 20, 2022
By Iris Barker