Economics
EU decides to exempt COVID-19 vaccines and tests from VAT
The Council of the European Union has allowed the member states to temporarily exempt coronavirus vaccines, infection tests and other goods required for vaccination from value added tax (VAT). This…
Published on December 8, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
No Brexit Trade Deal Yet As Issues Remain Between EU And Britain
The negotiations on a Brexit trade deal between the United Kingdom and the European Union hangs by a threat just 24 days prior to the end of the transition period
Published on December 7, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
OPEC+ agrees to revise oil quotas every month
The OPEC+ countries, which spent the last week arguing over the level of new production quotas in 2021, reached a brief agreement at a meeting on 3 December.
Published on December 3, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Sharp Shrinkage In Euro Zone Business Activity In November: PMI
With government across the European Union and other parts of the euro zone reimposing strict lockdown measures in their efforts to try and stop the spreading of a second wave
Published on December 3, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
EU Hopes Biden Administration Of US Will Clarify Digital Tax Position In 2 Months
The official position of the United States on the question of digital taxation will be made clear by the incoming administration of Joe Biden within a period two months of
Published on November 30, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Japanese companies demand more renewable energy
Japanese companies are threatening the country's government to export their production because the renewable energy industry is too underdeveloped. The move will be a forced measure: foreign partners are putting…
Published on November 30, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
China Imposed Tariffs On Australian Wine Import Over Diplomatic Grievances?
Canberra viewed the tariffs imposition as “part of a pattern of punitive trade measures” for Australia had called for “an independent inquiry into the origins of the coronavirus”.
Published on November 29, 2020
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee
Economics
Bitcoin Leaves Other Cryptocurrencies Behind In Selloff
The drop came followed by the highest level ever touched in two years.
Published on November 29, 2020
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee
Economics
Doubt Over COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy Weighing On Stocks Indicate ‘Economic Scarring?
Concerns related to vaccine distribution have brought back the pandemic situation under focus whereby highlighting some of the grim realities of the world.
Published on November 29, 2020
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee
Economics
European ski resorts protest against closing of “Mountains economy”
The closure of ski resorts in Italy due to the coronavirus pandemic threatens to cause losses of €20 billion, which will account for almost 1% of national GDP, the authorities…
Published on November 27, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Oil giant forecasts oil prices to fall sharply for years to come
Oil giant Exxon Mobil has sharply worsened its commodity price forecast. As The Wall Street Journal writes, the American oil concern has made a forecast for the next seven years.
Published on November 27, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Dow Jones hits 30,000 points for the first time in its history
According to analysts, November could be the best month for the Dow Jones Industrial Average stock index since 1987. The index is rising on investor optimism about vaccines, economic growth…
Published on November 25, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
IATA updates industry loss and recovery forecasts
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has worsened its forecast for 2020 to $118.5 billion, which is the worst result in the industry's history.
Published on November 24, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Bitcoin Value Reached Close To Its All-Time High After Surpassing $19,000
The value of the crypto currency bitcoin reached near its all time high on Tuesday after it hit a high of $19,000 whch was laos a first for the virtual
Published on November 24, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Economic losses from pandemic in Arab countries hit $150B
The economic losses in the Arab States due to the pandemic have exceeded $150 billion, said Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States (LAS).
Published on November 23, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
US Designates 89 Chinese Firms With Military Ties In New Drafted Sanction List
89 Chinese aerospace and other companies are set to declare to have close ties with eth Chinese military, according to the Trump administration and will be restricting them from acquiring
Published on November 23, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Taiwan Confident Of Advancement In Trade Deal Under The New Us Administration Of Joe Biden
A bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan that is being long sort after the later will be supported by the incoming government of US President-elect Joe Biden,
Published on November 23, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
G20 Pledges To Work For Affordable And Equitable Distribution Of Covid-19 Vaccine
The worries that the novel coronavirus pandemic could further widen the gap between the rich and poor w3as reflected in the joint declaration of the leaders of the 20 biggest
Published on November 23, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Bank of America: Generation Z will change investment models
Eating meat will become less frequent, and being ashamed to fly planes will become more frequent. Generation Z is changing the world, and investors need to be prepared.
Published on November 22, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Tax Justice Network calculates losses due to tax evasion and their impact on COVID-19 fight
The non-governmental organisation Tax Justice Network (TJN) has issued a report on the losses of the world's governments from tax evasion, the withdrawal of funds and assets to tax havens…
Published on November 22, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Post-Brexit rollover trade deal struck between Britain and Canada
A rollover trade deal has been agreed to between the United Kingdom and Canada on Saturday which will be instrumental to protect the mutual trade worth $27 billion (£20.32 billion)
Published on November 22, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
WTO Believes G20 Should Back Reforms And Help In Trade Financing For Developing Economies
The World Trade Organization suggested that trillions of dollars in trade financing for developing countries should be provided by the group of 20 major economies so that the developing countries
Published on November 22, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
With UK And China Showing Interest To Join, Japan Seeks To To Expand CPTPP Trade Deal
A major regional free trade pact called the CPTPP is aimed to be expanded by Japan, according to the comments made by the Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday.
Published on November 20, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Optimism About Biden Administration High Among Most US Firms In China: Survey
The results of the United States presidential election has made more than 60 per cent of the American businesses in China more optimistic about doing business in China, showed a
Published on November 20, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Hungary And Poland Veto To Coronavirus Stimulus Could Delay Recovery, Says EU Economics Chief
A recovery in the European Union could get delayed because of possibilities of a $2 trillion stimulus plan to combat the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in the region
Published on November 19, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
USA notes growth in industry in October
US industrial production returned to growth in October with a 1.1 per cent increase (0.4 per cent decrease in September), as a result of which the index virtually compensated for…
Published on November 18, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
China becomes the only major economy to show growth in 2020
The recovery of the Chinese economy accelerated in October as fiscal support increased, as evidenced by the latest macroeconomic data from the National Statistics Office of China.
Published on November 16, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Japanese index jump to its peak of 1991 as economy climbs up after COVID-19
Quotations on the Tokyo Stock Exchange rose on Monday amid signs that the Japanese economy is recovering from the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Kyodo agency reported.
Published on November 15, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
UK, EU’s Trading Partners Demand Clarity Post-Brexit Clarity At WTO
The United Kingdom and the European Union have been asked by their major trading partners to clarify the terms and conditions of renegotiating tariff levels after Brexit as well as
Published on November 15, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
8 Of The Top 10 Countries Retaining Talented Workers Is In Europe
Even with the novel coronavirus pandemic looming over the ability of many countries to attract top talent, Switzerland has been identified as the best place in the world in terms
Published on November 14, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Investors Happy With Biden’s Election As Next US President
With major networks declared Democrat Joe Biden as the winner in the presidential race of the United States and after gaining some certainty about who will be the next president,
Published on November 12, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Moody’s: Impact of pandemic shocks on global economy will extend beyond 2021
Moody`s assessed the prospects of the negative consequences of the coronavirus COVID-19 on the global economy. According to the international rating agency, the impact of the pandemic shocks will continue…
Published on November 11, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
US Department of Justice confiscates $1B worth of bitcoins from the Silk Road website
The US Department of Justice withdrew more than $1 billion worth of Bitcoins from the Silk Road website, which was used for trafficking drug, arms and other illegal transactions and…
Published on November 8, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
‘Very Serious’ Gaps Remain In Brecxit Deal Talks, Says EU’s Barnier
There were still “very serious divergences” between the European Union and the United Kingdom in trade talks related to Brexit, the EU’s Brexit negotiator has said recently and has suggested
Published on November 6, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
The Bank of England will expand bond buyback programme to $1.2T
On Thursday, the Bank of England announced the expansion of its £150 billion ($195 billion) government bond buyback programme, bringing the total to £895 billion ($1.17 trillion).
Published on November 5, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
US Fed keeps the rate unchanged despite uncertainty with elections
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) left the key rate at 0-0.25% per annum following the November meeting. The watchdog maintained in its statement that the Fed will aim for inflation…
Published on November 5, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
The Wealthy North Is Spending Big In Europe’s Recovery From, Pandemic Hit
Any debate of austerity in Europe has been pushed to the sidelines because of the novel coronavirus pandemic and instead the region is seeing a race among economies to spend
Published on November 2, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Euro Zone GDP Q3 Growth Beats Forecasts But Rebound Threatened By New Lockdowns
A summer period with few social restrictions in Europe helped the euro zone economy to bounce back in the third quarter. But analysts are now eagerly waiting to see how
Published on October 31, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund Can’t Find Suitable Energy Investment Project
The fund continues to be on the look out for suitable projects to carry on with its investment plans.
Published on October 30, 2020
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee
Economics
Despite Covid-19 Recession, House Prices Surge In New Zealand, Deepening Affordability Crisis
Despite the global recession inflicted by the Cvoid-19 pandemic, house prices in New Zealand have increased to touch record levels. This development has prompted economists and experts to warn that
Published on October 30, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Record Growth US Economy In Third Quarter
With consumer spending being fuelled by the more than $3 trillion in federal pandemic relief spending, the United States economy saw a record growth in the third quarter. However experts
Published on October 29, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Coronavirus Crisis Expected To Squeeze Global Wine Output This Year
Low volumes of wine production in South America and low output in the European Union after the coronavirus crisis sent sales sliding, have resulted in an international industry body making
Published on October 28, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Consumer Confidence Drops In There Crucial US Swing States Prior To Presidential Election
With mounting concerns and fears about the American economy because of the pandemic, a recent survey showed that three states in the United States, which are believed to be crucial
Published on October 28, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Turkish Airlines will send foreign pilots on six months’ unpaid leave
Foreign pilots of Turkish Airlines will be sent on an unpaid leave, reports Bloomberg citing the company’s email to several its employees.
Published on October 26, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Global Economy In Peril Of Losing 1% Output
Failure to update international tax rules could incur a loss of “$100 billion”.The OECD expressed its concern on the issue of countries agreeing to continue negotiating till middle of 2021…
Published on October 26, 2020
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee
Economics
Shrinking Of Business Activity In Euro In October As Surge In Second Covid-19 Wave
With restrictions induced by the novel coronavirus pandemic returning back into the region, there was a slowing down of economic activity in the euro zone in October, according to reported
Published on October 23, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Head of French Finance Ministry speaks in favour of increase of tariffs for US goods
Bruno Le Maire, Minister of Economic Affairs, Finance and Reconstruction, believes it is necessary for the European Union to resort to countermeasures by raising tariffs on goods from the country…
Published on October 19, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Global GDP Can Be Boosted $9 Trillion By 2025 By Vaccine Cooperation, Says IMF Chief
The economic recovery of the world from the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic could be sped up by implementing strong international cooperation of the vaccines against the disease. International
Published on October 16, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
G20 Will Do ‘Whatever It Takes’ To Prop Up World Economy
The urgent need for countries around the world to bring the spread of the coronavirus pandemic under control was stressed by financial leaders from the Group of 20 major economies
Published on October 16, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Boom In Second Hand Luxury Goods Market In China
The once shunned second-hand goods sector is booming with interest from Chinese millennials as Chinese consumers once again show their love for luxury products. In fact, reports suggest that millennials
Published on October 16, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh