Economics

Economics

The Bank of Japan cannot achieve the inflation target… again

Management of the Bank of Japan refused its previous promise to achieve the inflation target of 2% "approximately in the fiscal year 2019". In fact, this has become a recognition…

Published on May 2, 2018

By Iris Barker

Economics

McKinsey: level of GDP of APR countries is below potential because of gender inequality

Last week, McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) released a report stating that due to gender inequality, the aggregate GDP of the countries of the Asia-Pacific region (APR) will miss $ 4.5…

Published on April 30, 2018

By Iris Barker

Economics

Bloomberg: China is buying up Europe

Chinese companies have been buying up everything that represents at least some interest for more than a decade, using huge financial resources and state support. Beijing is interested in all…

Published on April 30, 2018

By Iris Barker

Economics

Any US-UK Free Trade Deal Should Include Chlorine-Washed Chicken, Say Us Farmers

A U.S. farming union believes that the UK/US free trade deal should include hormone-injected beef and chlorine-washed chicken. US food was “perfectly safe” and there had been a lot of

Published on April 28, 2018

By Debdutta Ghosh

Economics

Fear Of U.S. Sanctions On Iran And Reduced Venezuela Output Raises Oil Prices

Geopolitics played a strong role in the upliftment of global prices of crude this week. Fears of new sanctions on Iran, debacle and fats reducing oil output from Venezuela and

Published on April 28, 2018

By Debdutta Ghosh

Economics

The Bank of France Chief Calls For ‘Liquidity Stress Tests’ For ‘Investment Funds’

In order to gage the capacity to handle crisis, ere the liquidity dries up in the face of a “new crisis”, the Central Bank of France urges for “liquidity stress…

Published on April 26, 2018

By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Economics

Germany greets Head of Amazon with protests

The most well-to-do man of the planet who came to Germany to receive a prize from the Axel Springer publishing house "for his contribution to business innovation and social responsibility"…

Published on April 26, 2018

By Iris Barker

Economics

Developing countries reached the growth limits

The growth rates of developing countries may have reached their peak in this business cycle, despite the forecasts of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Institute of International Finance…

Published on April 26, 2018

By Iris Barker

Economics

Brexit Minister Sees An Agreement On Post Brexit Free Trade As ‘Overwhelmingly Probable’ Outcome Of Talks With The EU

The Brexit Minister bets on the possibility of future agreement of free-trade between Britain and the EU block.

Published on April 26, 2018

By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Economics

Greece To Overcome ‘Debt Piles’ Without ‘Credit Line’ & ‘Extra Austerity’

The EU investors and Greece are working closely to relieve the latter’s debt burden without backtracking its “reform”.

Published on April 26, 2018

By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Economics

China Opens Doors For Foreign Investors To Develop Its Domestic Chip Market

In an attempt to manage its “core technology”, China moves towards securing independence for its tech industry.

Published on April 26, 2018

By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Economics

Better Financial Habits Can Grow In People Due To Student Loans, Says Ameritech Financial

While there are some individuals who need to be set a challenge so that they can be moved into the right direction, there are others who may possess a natural

Published on April 25, 2018

By Debdutta Ghosh

Economics

Sale on the global stock markets reaches Europe

Stock indexes of Western Europe on Wednesday are holding trades in the "red zone" after the sale of assets in the markets of the United States and Asia due to…

Published on April 25, 2018

By Iris Barker

Economics

Just Before Travelling To U.S., Calls For Strengthening The WTO Given By Germany’s Merkel

Before she sets foot on an official visit to the U.S., a call for strengthening of the World Trade Organization (WTO) was given by German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Calls for

Published on April 24, 2018

By Debdutta Ghosh

Economics

Why did the EU ban anonymous trade in crypto-currencies?

The European Union wants to authorize all anonymous players of the crypto-currency market. Can regulators in other countries adjust to needs of the digital economy or will they follow the…

Published on April 24, 2018

By Iris Barker

Economics

Will EU deprive Eastern Europe of financial support?

Apparently, Brussels has decided to fight with troublemakers in the European Union, first of all, with Warsaw, Budapest and Prague, with the help of the euro. The Financial Times (FT)…

Published on April 23, 2018

By Iris Barker

Economics

Are unequal income good or bad for the economy?

The gap between rich and poor is growing in many countries and economists are studying the consequences of this process. Experts of the IMF, whose spring session begins in Washington,…

Published on April 20, 2018

By Iris Barker

Economics

Some Rules In Foreign Ownership Manufacturing In Auto Sector Relaxed By China

The new regulations in the auto segment announced by China is likely to benefit automakers like Elon Musk but at least one investment by Warren Buffett – the American business

Published on April 19, 2018

By Debdutta Ghosh

Economics

Oil reserves are running out despite shale mining growth

On Wednesday, oil prices in the European market soared to three-year highs. Thus, the cost of North Sea oil Brent was fixed above the level of $ 73 per barrel.…

Published on April 19, 2018

By Iris Barker

Economics

It Could Be Tough For The U.S. And Trump To Rejoin The TPP

U.S. President Donald Trump would probably fid it tough to get the world’s largest economy back into the Pacific trade deal even as he has reportedly expressed his intention to

Published on April 18, 2018

By Debdutta Ghosh

Economics

IMF predicts slowdown in global growth in the near future

Soft monetary policy in the EU and budget stimulation in the US and China will be supporting high growth rates of the world economy for another two years. Since 2020,…

Published on April 18, 2018

By Iris Barker

Economics

China to lift restrictions for investors in the automotive industry

In five years, China will remove all restrictions on participation of foreign capital in enterprises of the country's automobile industry, the State Committee for Development and Reform of China reported.

Published on April 17, 2018

By Iris Barker

Economics

Xi Jinping: Protectionism is dangerous for the global economy

Growing protectionist sentiment in the world are increasing risks and uncertainty for the global economy, Chinese President Xi Jinping said at a meeting with Klaus Schwab, the founder of the…

Published on April 16, 2018

By Iris Barker

Economics

Expectations Get Mired As Data Reveal Weak Industrial Output In Comparison To Expectations

Energy output fails to offset goods production slump resulting in weaker euro-zone industrial production in February.

Published on April 13, 2018

By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Economics

The ECB worries about growing euro and trade wars

At a meeting in March, representatives of the European Central Bank (ECB) expressed concern about the threat of a full "trade war" with the United States and the potential negative…

Published on April 13, 2018

By Iris Barker

Economics

Trump’s warning to Russia stirs the markets

On Wednesday, stock exchanges have got another reason for fears amid rising tensions between the United States and Russia. This prompted investors to look for reliable positions, and also pushed…

Published on April 12, 2018

By Iris Barker

Economics

Britain’s Finance Service Industry Will Not Face Job Exodus: Brexit Minister David

The Brexit minister says the “most successful financial” centre of the world will retain the “critical mass” post Brexit.

Published on April 12, 2018

By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Economics

Fitch: most EMEA oil producers are ready for oil below $ 60 per barrel

Most oil and gas companies in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa) managed to significantly reduce costs, and this will allow them to keep the rating outlook at "stable"…

Published on April 11, 2018

By Iris Barker

Economics

WTO Says Complaint Filed On Trump Tariffs On Steel And Aluminum By China

The World Trade Organization has said that a complaint has been filed with it by China on Tuesday against the high tariffs on import that have been imposed by the

Published on April 10, 2018

By Debdutta Ghosh

Economics

IMF: Economical statistics overlooks digitalization

The massive penetration of information technologies into business models and products transforms the economy and social interactions, but the lack of generally accepted definitions of the digital economy and the…

Published on April 10, 2018

By Iris Barker

Economics

The U.S.-China trade conflict is reshaping global perishable food distribution

The escalation of the trade conflict between Washington and Beijing could reshape the entire system of supplying perishable products to China, which is actively looking for alternative suppliers of fruits…

Published on April 9, 2018

By Iris Barker

Economics

Threat Of More Tariffs By Trump, China Says It Ready To Reciprocate

Warnings of a “fierce counter strike” was issued by China that would involve fresh measures on trade with the United States if the Trump administration went ahead with the threat

Published on April 8, 2018

By Debdutta Ghosh

Economics

Apple And Other U.S. Companies Likely To Be Impacted By Latest Chinese Tariff Plans

There is everything to worry for many blue-chip American companies as the United States and China are apparently on a collision course in a potential trade war. After China announced

Published on April 5, 2018

By Debdutta Ghosh

Economics

U.S. Soybeans, Planes & Chemicals Listed By China For Tariffs, Global Markets Fall

Key American exports to China including soybeans, planes, cars, beef and chemicals were the target of planned Chinese tariffs as the second largest economy of the world quickly hit back

Published on April 4, 2018

By Debdutta Ghosh

Economics

SocGen expects volatility leaps in the coming months

Volatility in the markets can last for a long time, but investors have many ways to prepare for it.

Published on April 3, 2018

By Iris Barker

Economics

China-U.S. Trade War One Step Closer, China Tariff On 1208 U.S. Products

The two largest economies of the world moved one step closer to a trade war following the imposition of increased import tariffs by up to 25 percent on 128 U.S.

Published on April 2, 2018

By Debdutta Ghosh

Economics

Official PMI Data Shows Stronger Than Expected March Factory Growth In China

Increase in construction activity led to greater activity in steel plants in China which, along with the lifting of winter pollution restrictions marked a pick up in the manufacturing sector

Published on March 31, 2018

By Debdutta Ghosh

Economics

Europe Attracts Investors Under Germany-France Leadership As Global IPO Proceeds Jump In The First Quarter

Businesses take advantage of “strong secondary markets”, equity performance, which boosted C.E.O. confidence.

Published on March 30, 2018

By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Economics

The First Quarter Of 2017 Marked By Record High Values Of M&A Globally

The deal making instincts of many companies were unleashed this year by the U.S. tax reforms and faster economic growth in Europe which resulted in a very strongest beginning ever

Published on March 30, 2018

By Debdutta Ghosh

Economics

First Quarter Of 2018 Show The Strongest Growth In M&As In The Global Markets

World events, decisions of leaders, tax reformations, trade tariffs, along with confidence rise in corporate sector have pushed companies to undertake deals with “strong strategic sense”, although the investors seem…

Published on March 30, 2018

By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Economics

Global Crude To Fall Below $50 A Barrel Due To U.S. Shale Output Increase: JP Morgan Analysis

A research at investment bank J. P. Morgan has claimed that global crude prices would fall back to near $50 a barrel because of increase in U.S. shale production in

Published on March 29, 2018

By Debdutta Ghosh

Economics

Central Bank Of China To Impose Crackdown On Virtual Currencies

The Chinese central bank wants to develop its own digital currency.

Published on March 29, 2018

By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Economics

Kremlin Keeps Close Watch On Britain’s Idea Of limiting Russian Debt Access

If Britain chooses to limit the investors’ access to Russian debts, it could be harmful for Britain-investors’ relationship.

Published on March 29, 2018

By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Economics

Member Countries Sign In For An Integration Of European ‘Militaries’ & Industries Across The Bloc

Britain worries on the weapon collaboration following official Brexit and looks to enter in a treaty while the EU puts up conditions from the May.

Published on March 29, 2018

By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Economics

Parliament of Japan adopts a record budget for the next fiscal year

The Japanese Parliament approved a record state budget of $ 926 billion for the next fiscal year, beginning April 1, reports Reuters.

Published on March 29, 2018

By Iris Barker

Economics

BoE Reassures Finance Firms With A Post Brexit ‘Transition Deal’, While The Banks Look For Government Ratification On The Same

As the date of Brexit draws near, the finance firms operating under “passporting” rules in Britain looks for government backing on BoE reassurance.

Published on March 28, 2018

By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Economics

Trade confrontation between the US and China raised the price of gold

On Tuesday, quotes of gold updated the monthly maximum, rising above $ 1356 per troy ounce. Investors are increasing their investments in precious metals amid a fall in the forecast…

Published on March 28, 2018

By Iris Barker

Economics

A Possible US-China Trade War Could Benefit This International Market

There could be a likely winner in the potential trade war between the United States and China which got more pronounced last week, according to one strategist. “One of the

Published on March 27, 2018

By Debdutta Ghosh