Economics
Trump Issues Fresh Threats Of Taxes On US Firms That Manufacture Abroad
A fresh threat of imposing new taxes on American companies that manufacture goods outside of the United States was issued by the US president Donald Trump on Thursday which, according
Published on May 15, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
FedEx limits number of parcels from retailers due to COVID-19
American FedEx Corp, one of the world's largest transport and logistics companies, has limited the number of packages that Kohl's Corp and about twenty other retailers can send from stores,…
Published on May 14, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
The Bank of Mexico lowers interbank rate for the third time in 2020
The Board of Governors of the Bank of Mexico announced the next market-expected decrease in the interbank interest rate to 5.5% amid the unfolding crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published on May 14, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Survey Revealed Longer COVID-19 Impact On The U.S. Small Business Sector
Despite the uncertainty, the small and medium sized U.S. corporate sector seem to show “surprising resiliency”.
Published on May 14, 2020
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee
Economics
Over 300 Leaders From 6 Continents Call On IMF And World Bank To Cancel Debt Of Poor Nations
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank were urged by more than 300 lawmakers from various parts of the world on Wednesday to forgo the debt of the poorest countries
Published on May 13, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
US Energy Department: Oil reserves growth will gain speed in Q2, slowdown expected later
The US Department of Energy expects accelerated growth in world oil reserves in the second quarter to 11.5 million barrels per day from 6.6 million barrels per day in the…
Published on May 12, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Calls For Fresh Talks On Trade With US Made By Chinese Advisers, Says Global Times
A report published in a state-controlled tabloid citing sources close to the Chinese government have claimed that there is a rising chorus of hawkish voices in the country that are
Published on May 12, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
VAT In Saudi Arabia Tripled As Coronavirus Hits Country’s Economy
The oil dependent Saudi Arabian economy has been hit hard by the novel coronavirus pandemic as well as a very sharp drop in the global oil prices. As a consequence
Published on May 12, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Fed Policymakers Say US Economy And Job Market Will Not Show A ‘V’ Shaped Recovery”
According to officials of the United States Federal Reserve, a quick return to growth should not be expected by Americans even as many parts of the largest economy of the
Published on May 10, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Peru’s exports show record drop in 10 years in March
Peru's exports showed a record decline in 10 years in March, including due to COVID-19; a decline is observed in all sectors, the Peruvian Exporters Association (ADEX) said.
Published on May 7, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Italy’s Debt To GDP To Rise Ot 160% This Year, Says EU
The coronavirus pandemic has hit Italy hard and its economy is expected to shrink this year. According to estimates that shrinking will result in a rise of the country’s public
Published on May 6, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
UK New Car Registration In April Falls To Lowest Since 1946
The ferocity of the impact on the economic by the novel coronavirus pandemic in the United Kingdom was evident in the new car sale data of the country for the
Published on May 6, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Oil prices climb above $30 for the first time in three weeks
The cost of the July futures for Brent crude on the London ICE grew by 11.91%, to $ 30.44 per barrel. This is the first time since April 15, when…
Published on May 5, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Eurozone GDP may grow at around 6% in 2021
Eurozone GDP, which includes 19 of the 27 EU countries, could grow between 4-6% next year, according to a forecast by the European Central Bank (ECB).
Published on May 3, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Baker Hughes reports decline in global oil and gas rigs number
The number of drilling rigs for oil and gas worldwide fell in April in monthly terms by 450 units, or 23%, to 1514 units, according to data from the American…
Published on May 3, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
ECB expects 5-12% decline in Eurozone’s GDP
On Thursday, the European Central Bank (ECB) announced the launch of an additional bank lending program to maintain liquidity. The institution is also ready to increase the repurchase of assets,…
Published on April 30, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
US GDP collapses in Q1 for the first time in six years
The US economy in the first quarter fell by 4.8% in terms of annual rates, according to a preliminary report by the US Department of Commerce.
Published on April 29, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
IMF approves $3.4B tranche to Nigeria to fight COVID-19
The International Monetary Fund has approved a tranche of $ 3.4 billion to Nigeria to fight coronavirus, the fund said in a statement.
Published on April 28, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
OPEC expects oil to return to $ 40 per barrel later in 2020
OPEC believes that oil quotes in the second half of 2020 will fluctuate around $ 40 per barrel, said the Minister of Energy of Algeria, Mohamed Arkab, said on Algerian…
Published on April 27, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Bank of Japan keeps negative rate unchanged
The Bank of Japan kept the interest rate at a negative level, minus 0.1%, the financial regulator said in an April meeting.
Published on April 27, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
WHO Regrets As Trump Pulls Out Traditional Fund Flow
WHO seems to be needed more than ever given the present global pandemic crisis, while the U.S. president decides to not pay the agency its assessed “voluntary funding” amount.
Published on April 26, 2020
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee
Economics
Following FDI Policy Change, India To Fast Track Chinese Investment In The Country: Reuters
New screening rules issued by the Indian government over Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) particularly from neighbouring countries including China have raised concerns among companies about their plans being jeopardized. The
Published on April 26, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
German Business Morale Pushed To Record Low Due To Economic Hit Of Covid-19
The most dramatic fall on record for German business morale was recorded by the German economy in April as the largest European economy touched its lowest reading since reunification because
Published on April 24, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Swiss Central Bank shows record loss in Q1
The Swiss Central Bank (SNB) recorded the maximum quarterly loss since its foundation in 1907 amid the collapse of global financial markets in connection with the pandemic of the coronavirus…
Published on April 24, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
UK Economy Under Severe Pressure From The Coronavirus Pandemic
The strain from the coronavirus lockdown is putting immense pressure on the economy of the United Kingdom, so much so that it is at the point of crumbling. Borrowings by
Published on April 23, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
The U.S. ‘Paycheck Protection Program’ Ran Out Of Funds
Amid coronavirus outbreak, the economic damages deepens in the U.S. as small businesses are left adrift with the announcement of SBA running out of funds for emergency loan programme used…
Published on April 22, 2020
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee
Economics
Gloomiest Picture For Euro Zone Economy On Record: Reuters Poll
The economy of the euro zone, which is already in one of the deepest recessions on record, is set to face even a worse downturn as the economic impacts of
Published on April 22, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Employees In UK’s UK Finance Sector Seeking Job Change In Q1 Rose By 43%
According to official that was released in the United Kingdom on Monday, during the first quarter of the current year, the number of finance professionals in the country who are
Published on April 20, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
China’s Economy To Rebound After First Quarter Contraction Due To Viral Pandemic
According to analysts, following contraction in the Chinese economy in the first quarter of the current year because of the coronavirus pandemic, it should recover and do well for the
Published on April 20, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Trump Details 3-Phased Plan For Opening Up US Economy From Coronavirus Restrictions
United States president Donald Trump unveiled new plans and guidelines to open up the economy by gradually lifting coronavirus-related restrictions on citizens and businesses for states and localities in an
Published on April 18, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Chinese Growth Shrinks For The First Time Since Late 1970s
The coronavirus pandemic that hit China at the beginning of the current year has caused a contraction of its economy for the first time in more than 40 years. The
Published on April 18, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
IMF Predicts Huge Hit To Australian Economy Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
The economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic will impact the Australian economy and the hit will likely be the worst among the countries in the Asian region, warned the International
Published on April 16, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
US Nearing Completion Of Plan To Reopen Economy, Says Trump
Plans to reopen the almost stalled economy of the United States because of the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic was close to be completed, said the US President Donald
Published on April 15, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
China’s March Exports Drop Less Than Expected, Surprise Growth In Imports
Exports for the month of March for the Chinese economy dropped less than was being expected by the market even as the country noted a surprise increase in imports amidst
Published on April 15, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Indian oil refineries on the verge of closure
The number of many plants to be closed will depend on duration of the quarantine and the subsequent level of demand.
Published on April 13, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Surge In New Loans In China For March As Virus Stimulus Is Implemented
Support for the coronavirus ravaged economy of China is being supported by the bank lending in the country with a total lending of 2.85 trillion yuan ($405 billion) in March
Published on April 13, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Major US Consumer Categories That Saw Price Drop In March Due To Covid-19
The consumer prices in the United States dropped significantly in March, the largest drop in the give years, because of coast-to-coast shutdowns of businesses and the stay-at-home orders issued by
Published on April 13, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Trump Directs Agriculture Secretary To Support Hard-Hit Farmers Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The U.S. farmers are eager to see how the government disburses the fund assigned for agriculture sector in “coronavirus relief bill”.
Published on April 11, 2020
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee
Economics
Largest Drop In Five Years In US Consumer Prices In March
The spread of the novel coronavirus across the United States has suppressed demand for some goods and services which has resulted in the a drop in consumer prices by the
Published on April 10, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
EU Finance Minister Finally Agree On Emergency Coronavirus Package Of €500 Billion
The finance minister of European Union countries finally agreed on a common emergency plan to support economies of the member countries from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The
Published on April 10, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Fed pours in $ 2.3T more into US economy
The US Federal Reserve System (Fed) announced a massive expansion of support for the US economy in the amount of $ 2.3 trillion. The new pack of measures is primarily…
Published on April 9, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Standard & Poor’s estimates default probability across industries
Analysts at the Standard & Poor’s rating agency assessed which sectors of the economy might be most prone to corporate defaults due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The maximum risks…
Published on April 8, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Coronavirus fake news: the parallel pandemic
In tandem with the global coronavirus outbreak, misinformation and disinformation are wreaking havoc with efforts from authorities to provide accurate news and guidance. Not only are bad actors profiting from
Published on April 8, 2020
By A A
Economics
No Agreement Among EU Ministers For Economic Package Over Virus Pandemic
Despite debating throughout the night, finance ministers of the European Union members did not manage to come to an agreement on an economic support package for economies in the EU
Published on April 8, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Japan pushes up bonds volume to support economy
Japan is forced to significantly increase the issue of government bonds in the current fiscal year, which began on April 1, to finance a large-scale program of measures to support…
Published on April 8, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
Global Business Should Grant $8bn To Find Scientific Slutin Of Covid-19, Says Wellcome Trust
A call to global business to donate $8bn for the scientific fight against coronavirus was given the Wellcome Trust which said that the best way for the world to find
Published on April 7, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Norway and 6 more countries invited to OPEC + meeting, USA not included
Seven more countries were invited to the OPEC+ meeting, scheduled for April 9. The list of states includes Norway and Brazil, but there USA and Canada are not invited, the…
Published on April 6, 2020
By Iris Barker
Economics
EU Plans Retaliatory Tariffs To Extended US Tariffs On Steel And Aluminum
After the United States decided to extend the imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum from the European Union, a comprehensive list of imported goods form the US, including lighters
Published on April 6, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
The Decade Long Job Growth In US Halted By Coronavirus
A decade long continued growth of jobs in the United States was brought to a sudden and screeching halt in March with about 710,000 Americans applying for unemployment benefits ads
Published on April 5, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
UK Economists Say US And UK Unemployment Could Be Worse Than The Great Depression
According to a former official of the Bank of England (BoE), the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economies of the United States and Britain will result in a
Published on April 5, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh