Economics
South Korea loses nearly 400,000 jobs because of pandemic
The number of jobs fell by 392,000 in South Korea in September compared to the same period in 2019. The number of citizens who are working amounted to 27.1 mln.
Published on October 16, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
China and private creditors must ease debt of poor countries – IMF
Private creditors and China should fully participate in the program to ease the burden on poor countries.
Published on October 14, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
UK needs to raise taxes by $ 52 billion annually to stabilize national debt – experts
The British government needs to raise taxes by more than 40 billion pounds ($ 52 billion) annually until 2025 to stem the rise in public debt due to the pandemic…
Published on October 14, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Central Banks Agree To Create Rules For Regulating Stablecoins Like Facebook’s Libra
Central banks of the world have agreed to set out rules and regulations for monitoring and regulating cross-border stablecoins such as the one planned by the social media company Facebook
Published on October 13, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
G7 countries may oppose libra cryptocurrency launch
The finance ministers of the G7 countries (UK, Germany, Italy, Canada, USA, France and Japan) are likely to oppose the launch of Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency.
Published on October 12, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
U.S Refiners Eye Under-Tapped Renewable Diesel Market Of Canada
Renewable diesel as well as biodiesel have nearly fifty to eighty percent less carbon footprint in comparison to conventional diesel.
Published on October 12, 2020
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee
Economics
Oil production gets over recent constraints, prices expected to fall again
Oil prices may come under pressure in the coming weeks, as several factors supporting the quotes are not in force anymore.
Published on October 11, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Central Banks Plan Digital Cash To Ward Of Threat Of Private Crypto Currencies
The prospect of issuing digital currencies of their own is being considered for some time now by some of the largest central banks of the world – as well as
Published on October 9, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Less Than Expected Growth In UK In August Amid Slowing Down Of Pandemic
The economy of the United Kingdom continued to recover from the novel coronavirus pandemic crisis, albeit at a slightly slower pace with the economy growing at 2.1% in August on
Published on October 9, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
BCG: Global economy could lose $10T due to protectionism
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and HSBC Bank have released a joint report titled “The $ 10 Trillion Case for Open Trade”, aimed at G20 leaders.
Published on October 8, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
US Fed chief asks Congress to approve new stimulus package
Head of the Federal Reserve System (Fed) Jerome Powell called on the US Congress and the White House to agree on the parameters of a new package of fiscal measures…
Published on October 7, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
WTO improves forecast for global trade in 2020
The WTO improved expectations of a decline in global trade due to the COVID-19 pandemic this year to 9.2%, but now only 7.2% growth is expected in 2021, according to…
Published on October 6, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
World’s Governments Urged By IMF To Boost Infra Investment For Fast Post-Pandemic Recovery
Governments of member states of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) should note the low interest rate and take advantage of it to invest in infrastructure which will help in staging
Published on October 6, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Covid-19 Has Largely Not Affected Business Jet Purchase Plans, Finds Honeywell Survey
The novel coronavirus pandemic which has battered the global economy has largely not been able to affect the plans of new aircraft purchases by business jet operators even though the
Published on October 6, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Food security and sovereignty: France’s Tereos commits for Europe
Food security is one of the critical concerns of humanity, representing one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations. At a time when France's agricultural balance…
Published on October 6, 2020
By Editorial Team
Economics
Hong Kong authorities will issue special bonds to combat inflation
The Hong Kong authorities will issue special iBond bonds for retail investors in November this year to protect the population from inflation.
Published on October 5, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Financial companies withdraw $1.6T from UK amid Brexit
Financial services companies operating in the UK have relocated about 7.5 thousand employees to offices in the European Union and removed more than £ 1.2 trillion ($ 1.6 trillion) of…
Published on October 1, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Record M&A Deals In The Third Quarter As Pandemic Restrictions Ease
Those deals that were put on hold at the height of the novel coronavirus pandemic were revisited by companies and with boardroom regained confidence after a roller-coaster year, the third
Published on September 30, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
World Bank Seeks Approval For $12 Billion For Covi-19 Vaccine For Poor Countries
The World Bank is seeking a fund of $12 billion to enable it to provide aid to the poorer countries to purchase and distribute vaccines for the novel coronavirus once
Published on September 30, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Poland Decides To Close Land Mines By 2049
The COVID-19 crisis along with the climate policies of the EU acted as a push for Poland to take “more decisive steps over the loss-making sector”.
Published on September 29, 2020
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee
Economics
France to relax tax regime by €45B
France will cut taxes for households and companies for €45 billion by the end of 2021, said Minister of Economy and Finance Bruno Le Maire.
Published on September 28, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
IMF: COVID-19 pandemic will nullify economic growth for some EU countries
The coronavirus pandemic will nullify three years of economic progress for a number of European countries, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Monday.
Published on September 28, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Peru will begin a new phase of economic reactivation in October
Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra said that in October, the country is partially entering the fourth phase of economic reactivation, which includes a permit for rail and air travel.
Published on September 27, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Water To Become Wall Street’s New Trading Commodity
More and more investors could start taking interest in water “preservation and distribution”.
Published on September 25, 2020
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee
Economics
IMF changes estimates of consequences of the pandemic
Consequences of the coronavirus pandemic may be less severe than was estimated in June, the fund’s spokesman Gerry Rice said on Thursday.
Published on September 24, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
UN: Labor incomes fall by 10.7% in the world due to pandemic
In the first three quarters, income from employment worldwide decreased by 10.7% compared to 2019, which corresponds to $ 3.5 trillion, or 5.5% of global GDP.
Published on September 23, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Wealth of US citizens peaks in Q2
In the second quarter of 2020, the net worth of US households and nonprofit groups reached a record high on the back of renewed stock market growth and measures to…
Published on September 22, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Covid-19 Vaccine Results Are The Latest Risk For Stock Markets
The resurgence in stocks in the United States this year has been driven by the optimism that vaccines against Covid-19 are on the way which will bring an end to
Published on September 22, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
The U.S. Ramps Up Weapon Sales To Taiwan
The congress could soon expect notification for multiple weapon system sale to Taiwan, revealed sources to Reuters.
Published on September 21, 2020
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee
Economics
The Business Roundtable of U.S. Supports Carbon Pricing
The group has shown its support towards reducing “U.S. greenhouse gas emissions” by eighty percent in comparison to 2005 figures by 2050.
Published on September 19, 2020
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee
Economics
Uber to sell part of its stake in China’s Didi for $ 6.3B
Taxi service Uber Technologies Inc. wants to sell part of its stake in Chinese taxi service Didi Chuxing worth $ 6.3 billion, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the situation.
Published on September 18, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
US Fed updates inflation target, improves macro outlook
The US Federal Reserve System (Fed), following the September meeting, left its key rate at 0–0.25% per annum. Judging by the dotted graph, the open market committee members are not…
Published on September 16, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
OECD Says Pandemic Induced Global Recession Not To Be As Severe As Expected
The efforts of various countries to counter the economic impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic will potentially result in the global recession that the global economy is currently undergoing will
Published on September 16, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
‘Historic’ Trade Deal Struck Between UK And Japan
A free trade agreement with Japan was struck by the United Kingdom on Friday in what is the first big post-Brexit trade deal for Britain. Both the countries hailed the
Published on September 11, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Fitch updates global economic outlook: Growth will compensate for decline
The updated global macro forecast of the Fitch rating agency suggests that already in 2021, global growth will generally compensate for the current decline due to the COVID-19 epidemic. However,…
Published on September 8, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
UK Can Walk Away From Brexit Talks If No Deal By Oct 15, Says Boris Johnson
Britain could walk away from the Brexit talks within weeks, warned British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday and insisted that a no-deal Brexit would be a “good outcome for
Published on September 8, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
China’s exports grow as imports fall down
Exports from China to other countries in August rose 9.5% on an annualized basis after growing by 7.2% in July, according to data from Chinese customs. China's imports in August…
Published on September 7, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Global Oil Market Caught In No Major Slowdown But Stalled Recovery Says IEA
There is likely not going to be any major slowdown in the global economy because of the novel coronavirus pandemic but the chance of oil market’s recovery is clouded by
Published on September 7, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
To Shift Supply China From China, ‘Like-Minded’ Democracies Sought By US And Taiwan
With the United States looking to reduce its economic reliance on China and to shift away global supply chains from China, the US along with Taiwan are looking out for
Published on September 5, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Climate Change Is Bigger Economic Risk Than COVID-19 Pandemic
The European Central Bank cannot ignore climate risks even though it may appear to be “unrelated to monetary policy”.
Published on August 31, 2020
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee
Economics
China buys record batch of US oil
China is preparing to purchase a record-breaking batch of American oil.
Published on August 30, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Germany Is Likely To Revise Its GDP Forecast Upward For 2020
The largest European economy an “austerity champion” is likely to become “one of the biggest spenders” to join in the zone’s effort of rebounding from the pandemic.
Published on August 30, 2020
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee
Economics
Pandemic Effect: Chinese Banks To Report The First First-Half Profit Fall In Over A Decade
An increase in bad debt and higher loan-loss provisions because of the novel coronavirus pandemic will potentially result in some of China’s largest banks to post their first decline in
Published on August 30, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
July Consumer Spending In US Notes Better Than Expected Rise But Future Outlook Uncertain
Expectations of a sharp revival of the economy were boosted in the United States with a more than expected consumer spending in the country in July. Analysts however say that
Published on August 29, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Views On Exports Raised By Japan But Cautions Of Persisting Severe Economic Situation
With slow improvement of demand around the globe, the Japanese government upgraded its view on exports and output for the month of August which is a second straight month of
Published on August 27, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Profit of large Chinese industrial enterprises decreases by 8.1% in January-July 2020
Profits for large industrial enterprises in China for the first seven months of 2020 were 3.1 trillion yuan (about $ 450.26 billion), down 8.1% from the same period in 2019,…
Published on August 27, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Former IMF China Head Says Economic Decoupling Of US And China ‘A Long Way Away’
According to Eswar Prasad, previously head of the International Monetary Fund’s China division, while achieving an economic decoupling of the United States and China is “a long way away”, it
Published on August 26, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Global Markets Rise Over Joint Commitment By US And China To Stick To Partial Trade Deal
Global financial markets were boosted with good news emerging from a trade deal meeting between the United States and China as top officials of both the countries reaffirmed their commitment
Published on August 26, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh