Economics

The Gas War Between US and Canada

The US and Canada usually get together very well. The countries have strong trade relationship worth more than $ 2 billion a day; the US is the largest foreign investor…
Published on March 30, 2016
By Iris Barker

India Is Ok With Current Oil Prices

Oil Minister of India said that the country is quite satisfied with the quotes at $ 45-50 per barrel. At these levels, local production brings a reasonable profit, and consumers…
Published on March 29, 2016
By Iris Barker

Norwegian Oil Fund Turns To Real Estate

Norwegian Oil Fund intends to increase investment in real estate. The largest sovereign fund in the world, which assets amount to about $ 830 billion, is seeking to improve its…
Published on March 28, 2016
By Iris Barker

Oil Prices Go Through An Unstable Week

The prices of oil market showed rising promises in the beginning of the week, however, it did not maintain the same stance through out.
Published on March 26, 2016
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

The EU Consumer Confidence Takes A Dip In The Month Of March 2016

The economists compare consumer confidence data between that of last month and the current one.
Published on March 26, 2016
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

$15.5 Billion Against GBP

For the current year, Forex Market Players bet the pound to $ 15.5 billion. The sum is very large: in size, it corresponds to the GDP of Iceland.
Published on March 24, 2016
By Iris Barker

A Presidential Nomination In Favour Of Trump Could Pose ‘Global Growth Scare’: Gundlach

The upcoming presidential period may cause fear on a global scale if the nomination is in favour of Trump, predicts Gundlach.
Published on March 24, 2016
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Ireland, The Economic Growth Leader

There are not many countries able to achieve economic growth at almost 8 percent. Even China, which last year managed to increase its GDP "only" by 6.9 per cent, hopes…
Published on March 22, 2016
By Iris Barker

What Greek Banks Hide

At first glance, the four largest banks in Greece are doing better than ever. In November, they received a third aid package for several years. The allocated € 14.4 billion…
Published on March 21, 2016
By Iris Barker

Apple’s Staff Will Resign If FBI Wins

Employees of Apple Inc. may refuse to perform their duties and are even ready to resign, if they are forced to crack the iPhone, which belonged to a terrorist from…
Published on March 18, 2016
By Iris Barker

Number of Hedge Funds Is Falling at a Record Pace

According to a new study, in 2015 were closed more hedge funds than at any other time since the financial crisis.
Published on March 18, 2016
By Iris Barker

ICO Issues The First & The Largest ‘Social Bonds’ In Spain Market

ICO has come up with the largest ‘Social Bond’ in Spanish market which addresses the issues of unemployment, underperformance, and wealth distribution.
Published on March 18, 2016
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

The Growing Iceberg of Pension Funds

Unfunded pension obligations of 20 OECD countries reached $ 78 trillion. For comparison, total debt of the same governments is almost 2 times less ($ 44 trillion).
Published on March 16, 2016
By Iris Barker

A Fresh Bid On Buyout Boosts Starwood Hotel’s Shares

Starwood sees a rise of “$76 per share in cash” in “pre-market trade”.
Published on March 15, 2016
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

China Hopes That EU Will Grant Its ‘Market Economy Status’

According to the commitments made by the EU, China should receive a “market economic status” by the end of the year. However, at present, the said issue has become a…
Published on March 14, 2016
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

ECB Cuts Down Interest Rates While Boosting QE

Slow growth in global economy coupled with the low inflation rates made ECB bring down the margins on its interest rates.
Published on March 11, 2016
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

‘Bidding War’ May Be At The Corner

As LSE “target price” gets a boost following its merger with Deutsche Boerse, the CS predict a possible “bidding war”.
Published on March 10, 2016
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

The Rich Buy Luxury Yachts Even as Global Wealth Declines

The spending by rich had increased by 40% in 2015 compared to a year earlier even as the year was marked as one with an overall decline in global wealth
Published on March 10, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh

Apprehensions over Deeper Negative Rates by ECB brings down Euro

After New Zealand set the bar high with a surprise rate cut that sent its currency tumbling, expectations for a fresh shot of stimulus from the European Central Bank on
Published on March 10, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh

Americans Are Leading in the Investment Banking Race

Five of the largest American investment banks in 2015 surpassed their competitors from Europe by almost all financial indicators. Revenue of US investment banks last year amounted to $ 138.5…
Published on March 9, 2016
By Iris Barker

MarketWatch: Donald Trump Will Bring the US to Crisis

MarketWatch’s financial columnist Brett Arends believes that the economic program of presidential candidate of the United States Donald Trump is a path that might lead to debt crisis. Basing on…
Published on March 8, 2016
By Iris Barker

China Plans 6.5-7% GDP Growth in 2016

China plans to ensure the growth of its economy to 6.5-7% this year against 6.9% in 2015, said Prime Minister of the State Council of China Li Keqiang, speaking on…
Published on March 7, 2016
By Iris Barker

As Markets Lose Faith, Global Economy in for a ‘Gathering Strom’: BIS Chief

Warning of a “gathering storm” which has long been brewing, the Bank of International Settlements has said that a fragile calm in global financial markets has given way to all-out
Published on March 7, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh

Next Fiscal Year’s Growth & Price Estimates for Japan Likely To Be Cut By Central Bank: Reuters

As a weak global demand hits growth and yen rises weigh on imported fuel costs, sources close to Japan’s central bank and people familiar with its thinking say that the
Published on March 7, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh

Chinese Economy will ‘absolutely not’ experience hard landing, say its Experts

Even as uncertainty and instability in the global economy continue to pose a risk to the country’s growth, China’s top economic planner said on Sunday that China’s economy isn’t headed
Published on March 6, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh

Bank for International Settlements says Faith in the Healing Power of Central Banks Faltering

While voicing concerns over sub-zero interest rates and emerging economies, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said on Sunday that the financial markets’ shaky start to the year shows they
Published on March 6, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh

UBS Claims a Major Bubble Just Burst and it is Good for Stocks

Wall Street strategists claim that a major bubble in the market just burst for the bears. Better-than-expected U.S. data and a stable Chinese yuan has led to a popping of
Published on March 4, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh

Fight Against Corruption in China Brought Macau’s Economy Down

Macau's economy has fallen to 20.3% last year. The main reason for that was massive anti-corruption campaign in China and the country’s economic downturn. The world's largest center of gambling…
Published on March 3, 2016
By Iris Barker

Oil Quotes Play for Trump: Mexicans are Leaving Texas

According to the Revenue Service of the United States, cash receipts from Texas border cities decreased by 6%. Every year, the border between Mexico and the US is legally crossed…
Published on March 2, 2016
By Iris Barker

The Consumer Sentiment Index of UK Touches Zero

The consumer spending habits slides down the UK, whereby affecting the economy it turn.
Published on March 2, 2016
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Buffett: Our Children Will Be the Happiest

Head of Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett published a letter to shareholders in which he admitted some of his mistakes. At that, Buffett believes that this current economic situation in the…
Published on March 1, 2016
By Iris Barker

Kuroda: Further Fall OF Deposit Rate Is ‘Technically Possible’

Bank Of Japan’s governor is apprehensive about a further fall in deposit rate.
Published on February 29, 2016
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Official UK Report Claims Brexit Would Negatively Impact Lives of Millions

The UK government’s first official analysis into how Brexit would unfold in practice has clearly indicated that as the UK takes 10 years to extricate itself from the EU, car
Published on February 29, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh

Ultra-Easy Policy for Growth Not The Answer For World Economy Say The G20

It was necessary to look beyond ultra-low interest rates and printing money to shake the global economy out of its torpor said the world’s top economies declared on Saturday while
Published on February 27, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh

Osborne: Global Economy Is Most Vulnerable At Present

In context of Britain and the European Union, Osborne thinks that the world economy is at a risky age.
Published on February 26, 2016
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Why US Oil Storages Are Full to the Brim?

Recently, there was rumors that a storage in the largest oil hub in the United States - Cushing – is filled almost to capacity. However, such a large stock may…
Published on February 23, 2016
By Iris Barker

The Improvement In UK Public Finance Sector Fails To Meet Economists’ Expectations

In spite of marking the highest public sector’s “net burrowing” figure in eight years, the UK finances underperform in comparison to analysts’ forecast.
Published on February 22, 2016
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

After Sanctions: Who Controls Iran’s Economy?

Every traveler, whose plane landed in Tehran's international airport, becomes a client of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) - regardless of whether he wants it or not. The elite…
Published on February 22, 2016
By Iris Barker

Japanese Export Fell to a Negative Record

The volume of Japan's exports fell sharply in January, as the country's economy found itself in a very difficult position amid the global financial crisis and falling demand in China…
Published on February 18, 2016
By Iris Barker

Bolivar Devalued and Fuel Price Hiked by 6,000 % in Venezuela to Tackle Crisis

Hard hit by falling oil prices which make up 95% of foreign income, Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, has announced the first rise in petrol prices in 20 years and a
Published on February 18, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh

Living Cost In The UK Has Eased Out

The price drop in various markets has led to the decrease in living cost in the United Kingdom.
Published on February 17, 2016
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

China Creates Record In Extending New Loans

The approaching Lunar New Year in China brings good tidings for the loan applicants as their quota was made broader.
Published on February 17, 2016
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Undeterred by External Risks Fed to Hike Twice in 2016: Reuters Poll

Suggesting that two interest rate hikes are likely this year, a Reuters poll says that growing concerns about weak global growth and inflation are unlikely to deter the U.S. Federal
Published on February 16, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh

Europe’s Stock Gives An ‘Upbeat’ Start

The Asian cue pushed the European stocks to open at a high ground.
Published on February 16, 2016
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Surplus of €246 Billion Noted for Euro area International Trade in Goods

Noting a rise of 5% compared with 2014, euro area exports rose to the rest of the world to €2 040.2 billion last year, revealed figures from Eurostat. The euro
Published on February 15, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh

IIF Found Structural Crisis in Asian Trade

Growth in China is slowing, and dragging down all trade in Asia - growth in exports from developing Asian countries, lasted 20 years, is slowing; meanwhile, supply in China over…
Published on February 15, 2016
By Iris Barker

The PFC Of India Enjoys An Increment In Its Net Profit Worth ‘2.6%’

The Power Finance Corporation reveals an increment in its net profit figure in a comparison with its previous fiscal year’s corresponding quarter.
Published on February 12, 2016
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Rejection of the Schengen Agreements Can Bring Europe a Loss of € 18 Billion

According to the European Commission, restoration of border control between the EU countries can cost from € 5 billion to € 18 billion. This is only the direct costs. Indirect…
Published on February 11, 2016
By Iris Barker

Russia and China Are Killing the European Steel Industry

Seven countries, including France, Britain and Germany, urged the European Union to take steps to save the iron and steel industry choking from falling prices and cheap imports from China…
Published on February 9, 2016
By Iris Barker

OPEC Deal is Unlikely and Global Oil Glut to Worsen: IEA

OPEC is unlikely to cut a deal with other producers to reduce ballooning output and declines in U.S. output would take time and that would leave the world to store
Published on February 9, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh