Economics
Despite Declining Inflation, US Fed Officials Agree More Rate Hikes Are Needed
Slowing inflation in the United States may have allowed the Federal Reserve to slow the pace of future interest rate hikes, but policymakers have made it clear that they will
Published on August 11, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
After 12 Years, Greece Will Leave The EU’s ‘Enhanced Surveillance’ Framework
Greece will leave the European Union’s so-called enhanced monitoring framework on August 20, its finance minister announced on Wednesday, giving the country more leeway in economic policymaking. The framework has
Published on August 10, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Biden signs law on $52.7B subsidies for U.S. semiconductor manufacturing
The so-called "chip law" was signed by US President Joe Biden. In order to boost the nation's competitiveness against Chinese technical advancements, it offers $52.7 billion in subsidies for semiconductor…
Published on August 10, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
TVE: Spanish farmers believe that severe drought will result in food prices surge
According to TVE news, farmers in Spain worry that one of the worst droughts the nation has experienced in a decade will raise food prices to a point where many…
Published on August 10, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
With Sanctions Taking Effect, Russia Begins Using Jetliners For Parts
According to four industry sources, Russian airlines, including state-controlled Aeroflot, are dismantling jetliners to get spare components that they can no longer buy outside due to Western sanctions. The efforts
Published on August 9, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
According To Analysts, Britain Is Evolving Into A ‘Emerging Market Country’
According to Saxo Bank, the United Kingdom is a “emerging market country” due to political insecurity, trade interruptions, an energy crisis, and surging inflation. The Bank of England warned last
Published on August 9, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Indonesia’s Q2 GDP Growth Exceeded Expectations, Growing The Quickest In A Year
Official data showed that Indonesia’s economic growth surged in the April-June quarter due to an export boom fueled by higher commodity prices, but monetary tightening, rising inflation, and the prospect
Published on August 5, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Lufthansa hires employees, expects profit by the end of 2022
Lufthansa released the second quarter's earnings.
Published on August 4, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Italy approves €14.3B program to fight inflation
A new program worth approximately €14.3 billion ($14.5 billion) has been approved by Italy on Thursday in order to shield businesses and individuals from rising energy and consumer goods prices.
Published on August 4, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
LIBOR rate hits the highest since 2008
The three-month interbank lending rate LIBOR jumped by 2.5 basis points, to 2.83 percent, reaching a record high since 2008, the height of the global financial crisis.
Published on August 4, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Russian Services Sector Experienced Highest Output Growth In Over A Year, Shows PMI Data
According to a business poll released on Wednesday, Russia’s services industry rose at its highest rate in more than a year in July, as strong domestic demand outpaced declining export
Published on August 3, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Worldwide Volatility Threats Posed As US Considers Fresh China Semiconductor Tariffs
Experts argue that the export restrictions being explored by Washington to impede China’s progress in semiconductor manufacturing could come at a high cost, potentially upsetting delicate global chip supply networks
Published on August 3, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
BP ends Q2 with the highest profit in 14 years
The second quarter's $8.45 billion profit for BP was a 14-year record.
Published on August 2, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
China notes slowdown in PMI in July
According to data issued on Sunday by China's State Statistics Office, the country's business activity index (PMI) for the industrial sector dropped to 49 points in July.
Published on August 1, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
According To A Poll, UK Firms Forecast Little Growth In The Next Three Months
A monthly survey released on Sunday revealed that British firms do not expect any growth in the next three months as rising living costs constrain consumer demand. The Confederation of
Published on July 31, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
As Covid Flares Up, China’s Industry Activity Unexpectedly Declines In July
According to a poll released on Sunday, China’s manufacturing activity fell sharply in July after rebounding from COVID-19 lockdowns the month before, as new viral outbreaks and a bleak global
Published on July 31, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
IMF raises global inflation forecast-2022 to 8.3%
According to the International Monetary Fund, global inflation will be 8.3 percent this year and 5.7 percent next year, respectively.
Published on July 28, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
U.S. GDP declines for the second quarter in a row
According to data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Commerce Department, the U.S. economy shrank by 0.9 percent in the second quarter of 2018.
Published on July 28, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Nestle sales grow in the first half of 2022
One of the biggest producers of food and beverages in the world, Nestle SA, said that its sales increased 9.1% year over year to 45.58 billion Swiss francs ($47.4 billion)…
Published on July 28, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
U.S. will not extend six-month intervention in oil market
According to White House economic adviser Brian Deese, the U.S. administration would not extend its six-month limit on commodity interventions in the oil market.
Published on July 27, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
China Is Planning A Real Estate Fund Worth Up To $44 Billion For The Distressed Industry: Reports
According to a central bank official of China with direct knowledge of the situation, China will form a real estate fund to assist property developers in resolving a crushing debt
Published on July 25, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Singapore June Core Inflation Reaches A 13-Year High, Putting Tightening Worries In The Spotlight
Singapore’s core consumer price index climbed at its fastest rate in more than 13 years, according to official statistics released on Monday, putting greater pressure on the central bank to
Published on July 25, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Poll Shows US Fed Likely To Maintain Its July Rate Hike Of 75 Basis Points; A 40% Likelihood Of A Recession Predicted
The Federal Reserve of the United States will choose for another 75 basis point rate hike rather than a greater move at its meeting next week to combat stubbornly high
Published on July 22, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
With Another Record Quarter, Big Oil Is Prepared To Unlock The Cash Taps
Top Western energy corporations are likely to payout billions to shareholders when they report their second-straight quarter of record profits, boosted by excellent refining margins and high oil and gas
Published on July 22, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Asian Development Bank cuts Chinese GDP growth forecast
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) downgraded its forecast for this year's GDP growth in Asia, particularly China.
Published on July 21, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Goldman Sachs downgrades its oil price forecast for 2022-2023
The second half of 2022 and 2023 will have lower oil prices, according to Goldman Sachs.
Published on July 15, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Chinese yuan falls to two-year low on weak statistics from China
On Friday, the CNY dropped to a two-year low versus the US dollar, and is expected to close with the biggest drop since May this week.
Published on July 15, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Norwegian Equinor closes part of Sleipner field
The Sleipner field was partially shut down owing to a gas leak, according to the Norwegian oil and gas company Equinor.
Published on July 13, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Price of RES generation doubles in Europe
Cost of long-term contracts for the purchase of green electricity has nearly doubled in the European Union.
Published on July 12, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Inflation in China exceeds forecasts
According to data issued on Saturday by China's State Statistics Office, the consumer price index (CPI), a major gauge of inflation, increased 2.5 percent year over year in June 2022,…
Published on July 11, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Shinzo Abe’s Efforts To Revitalise The Japanese Economy
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was killed on Friday, had hoped to restructure the country’s economy. He was the country’s longest-serving prime minister, retiring in late summer 2020.
Published on July 9, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
In June, The US Economy Added More Jobs Than Predicted
According to official estimates, the US economy added 372,000 jobs in June, considerably exceeding expectations. Economists predicted that the country will add between 250,000 and 295,000 jobs. According to the
Published on July 9, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Shell and CEZ to supply seven billion cubic meters of LNG per year to the Netherlands
According to a news statement from Gasunie, Dutch Shell and Czech CEZ inked a cooperative deal with the Dutch gas business Gasunie to provide 7 billion cubic meters of liquefied…
Published on July 8, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Euro Is At A Two-Decade Low, While Volatility Is At Its Highest Since March 2020
A small decline in the dollar provided some relief to the euro, allowing it to move away from two-decade lows recorded this week after surging oil costs fueled recession fears.
Published on July 7, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Euro Is Dropping Close To The Parity Pain Point
A rush for dollars as global economic slump fears loom has beaten and scarred other currencies, with the euro suffering the most as rising European gas prices worsen economic growth
Published on July 6, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Bank of England urges to get ready for economic shocks
The Bank of England issued a warning about the worsening economic prospects for both the UK and the rest of the world and suggested that lending institutions increase buffer capital…
Published on July 6, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Euro Drops To 20-Year Low Against The Dollar Amid Building Fears Of A Recession
On Tuesday, the euro dropped to its lowest level in two decades, falling more than 1 per cent for the day to $1.0283. It comes as fears of a eurozone
Published on July 5, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Survey Warns Firms Customers Seeking More Than Low Prices Due To Rise In Cost Of Living
According to a survey, six in ten customers believe low prices will become more influential when deciding where to shop and what to buy in the next two years. According
Published on July 5, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Global copper and nickel production decline in June
According to satellite data released on Monday, the amount of copper smelted globally decreased in June, primarily as a result of lower metallurgical capacity in Chile.
Published on July 5, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
ECB gets ready for possible recession in eurozone
ECB: If gas supplies from Russia are cut off, the economy of the eurozone may enter a recession.
Published on July 5, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister Warns Petrol Inventories Are Running Very Low
With the country facing its worst economic crisis in more than 70 years, Sri Lanka’s energy minister has given a dire warning about the country’s fuel stockpiles. Kanchana Wijesekera stated
Published on July 4, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Tesla production and shipments decline in Q2
Although American electric car manufacturer Tesla boosted production and shipments of automobiles in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, the results compared to the…
Published on July 4, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Imports Of Fertiliser Into Brazil Increase As Farmers Prepare To Plant New Crops
According to official data issued on Friday, Brazilian fertiliser imports increased 18.6 per cent in June to 4.15 million tonnes, allaying concerns about delivery problems due to trade restrictions on
Published on July 2, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Chip Stocks Take A Beating As A Micron Prediction Indicates Dwindling Demand
A few chipmakers, notably Micron and AMD, have signalled weakening demand as high inflation squeezes spending, even as it alleviates a two-year worldwide semiconductor scarcity that has hampered production of
Published on July 2, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
EU Is Attempting To Reach An Agreement On Groundbreaking Crypto-Regulation Laws
The European Union will seek agreement on ground-breaking rules for regulating crypto assets on Thursday, as the bitcoin crash increases pressure on authorities to rein in the sector. Globally, crypto
Published on June 30, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Bloomberg: Libya suspends oil supplies from two major terminals
Due to a deteriorating political crisis, Libya's state-owned oil corporation National Oil Corp. (NOC) has halted deliveries from two important eastern ports, Es Sider and Ras Lanuf, reported Bloomberg.
Published on June 30, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
As North Korea Cranks Up Its Missile Tests, A Cryptocurrency Fall Threatens Its Stolen Riches
According to four digital investigators, the cryptocurrency market crash has wiped out millions of dollars in assets stolen by North Korean hackers, endangering a crucial source of financing for the
Published on June 29, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
UN warns of 3.7% increase in global food prices
According to a report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, global increases in the price of grain and ship chartering will result in a 3.7 percent increase…
Published on June 29, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
Bank of Japan to continue ultra-soft policy
According to Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda, the Bank of Japan will maintain its ultra-soft policy because the Japanese economy is less impacted by inflation than other nations' economies.…
Published on June 29, 2022
By Iris Barker
Economics
ECB Would Drain Cash To Counteract The New Yield-Cap Programme: Reports
According to reports quoting sources, the European Central Bank will likely drain liquidity from the banking system to offset any bond purchases made to control borrowing costs for indebted eurozone
Published on June 28, 2022
By Debdutta Ghosh