Economics

Asia: Back in 1998

The beaches of Bali and Langkawi did not look so attractive to American tourists since the reign of Bill Clinton.
Published on August 12, 2015
By Iris Barker

Additional Crude Input from Iran Pushes Opec Output to Three Year High

With the prospects of a new era of low prices in crude oil due to over production, the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) announced that their crude production
Published on August 11, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh

China Devaluation Raises Prospects of Currency War, Fall in Global Markets

Following a run of poor economic data, China surprisingly announced a 2 percent devaluation of the yuan on Tuesday. This move resulted in a worldwide impact on the share markets
Published on August 11, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh

Greece Convinces International Creditors, Clinches Bail-out Package

Greece has, for the time being, averted its debt crisis as the debt strapped economy managed to secure a loan from its international creditors on Tuesday. The multi-billion-euro bailout agreement
Published on August 11, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh

Scotland to Ban GM Farming While London Gets Ready to Allow It

While Britain signals that it would allow genetically modified crops to be harvested in the country, Scotland on the other hand is preparing to formally ban genetically modified crops from
Published on August 10, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh

Greece Hoping to Finalise Bailout Package by Tuesday

August 20 Due Date for €3.5 billion Repayment to the European Central Bank Greece hopes that Tuesday would be the day when it manages to conclude negotiations with its international
Published on August 10, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh

Does Britain Need People’s QE?

Recently, political outsiders have been gotten unprecedented support not only in America (Donald Trump), Greece (SYRIZA party) or France (Marine Le Pen): with great enthusiasm UK greeted Jeremy Corbin (until…
Published on August 7, 2015
By Iris Barker

US Jobless Claims at Second Lowest Level Since Recession, But Nothing Alarming Say Analysts

Joblessness is on the rise in the United States. US recorded the lowest four-week moving average level since mid-May and the second-lowest since the end of the recession in 2009
Published on August 6, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh

Li-ion Battery Demand to Grow at 37% till 2019 Driven by E-cigarette Demands: Technavio Report

Technavio, the global research firm, has predicted that the US market for Li-ion batteries would grow at a CAGR of almost 37% from 2015-2019. The firm published this finding in
Published on August 6, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh

Global Oil Supply: The Threat Became Real

Many oil companies are forced to cut their budgets rigidly in 2015 due to low oil prices. The rebound in April and May to $ 60 per barrel gave hope…
Published on August 6, 2015
By Iris Barker

Greece Wants Complete Bailout Package or Nothing

Bank Shares Pull Down Greek Share Market Further Ruling out accepting the bridge loan proposed by the European Commission in July, the Greek government made it clear that it would
Published on August 5, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh

The Social Impact Bonds Of U.S. Retain Wall Marts’ Interests

The temporary failure and loss met in the social impact bond space did not slacken the interests of the investors. Various firms at Wall Street are still looking for opportunities…
Published on August 5, 2015
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

New Mid Price Era Likely for Falling Crude Oil Prices

Prospects of a new era of low prices in crude oil was triggered off after crude prices fell below the level that it had held for most of the past
Published on August 4, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh

Wearable Technology to Overtake Smartwatches and Fitness Bands, say experts

Industry expects 26 million smart garments to be shipped in 2016 Wearable technology is no more a thing of the future. It is a reality that can take over our
Published on August 3, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh

Survey Finds China’s Manufacturing Index at a Two-Year Low

Problems for the Chinese economy do not seem to be getting over. The second largest economy of the world recorded a two year low manufacturing index as was found out
Published on August 3, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh

Greek Markets Plunge Amidst Hushed Talks for Debt Bailout

Amidst hushed talks between the Greek authorities and the menders, the Greece stock market plunged nearly 23 percent on Monday. The stock markets had opened after a five-week. the plunge
Published on August 3, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh

US-Russia Oil Imports: No Room for Geopolitics when Business Comes to Play

There is two trends in relations between the US and Russia in recent years: a significant increase in oil production in the United States and increased tension between the two…
Published on July 31, 2015
By Iris Barker

IMF Likely Not to Bail out Greece a Third Time: Reports

A leaked information after an International Monetary Fund board meeting indicates that the the global financial organization would not support claims of Greece to allow the crisis struck country to
Published on July 30, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh

GM to Invest $ 3.8 billion in Brazil

American General Motors Co. plans to double its investment in Brazil until 2019, as part of efforts to increase sales in emerging markets.
Published on July 29, 2015
By Iris Barker

How BRICS Harms Itself

Between November 2008 and June 2015, a daily average of about two measures that restrict trade were taken in the world - more than 5000 altogether, counted in the Global…
Published on July 28, 2015
By Iris Barker

Fuel Subsidies Curbed by Emerging Markets as Fuel Prices Continue to Lower

Global Crude Price Decline Gives Political Will to Governments of Emerging Markets The declining trend in global crude oil prices since October 2014, has encouraged the governments and policy makers
Published on July 28, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh

Reports of plans hatched for a system of shadow taxation puts pressure on Tsipras

Having halted Greece from sliding into bankruptcy and financial chaos, Alexis Tsipras then went about kick-starting the painful bail out process and revive the economy. Reports are now leaking out…
Published on July 27, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee

Greece Eased the Transfer of Funds to Pay for Imports

The Greek government has facilitated for some companies transfers of funds abroad to pay for imports in the framework of easing of strict measures to control capital and operating since…
Published on July 24, 2015
By Iris Barker

Eurozone, China Slow Down in July

Following the Greek crisis, the economic growth rate in the Eurozone slowed down slightly in July. The data released on 24 July show that the Markit Eurozone Purchasing Managers’ Index
Published on July 24, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh

Ukraine in Severe Sovereign Debt Crisis-Would it Default Debt Servicing?

Is Ukraine going the Greece way? This is the question that is making the rounds in the economic circles of the globe. With a crucial meeting between the government and
Published on July 24, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh

Affordable Smartphone Brands Push Up Q3 Global Shipment

The Second Highest Quarterly Total on Record Ever of Units Shipped Driven by the increase in sale of affordable handsets rather than the well known and established players in the
Published on July 23, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh

EU Suspects the US Film Companies in Violation of the Competition

EU antitrust case brought against six US film studios, including Disney and Warner Bros, as well as the British broadcaster Sky UK. They could restrict access to satellite television programs…
Published on July 23, 2015
By Iris Barker

Make vs Made: China against India

China and India are the giants among the emerging markets. They account for over one-third of the world population, and the two countries would have a strong influence on global…
Published on July 22, 2015
By Iris Barker

Low Supply, Growing Demand and High Mortgage Rates Push Up House Rates in UK

More Adults Under 40 to Go for Rented Accommodation Experts across agencies predict that the house prices in the UK are slated to rise this year. This expected rise is
Published on July 22, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh

BRICS Bank Begins Journey from Shanghai with $100 Billion Capital

Capital to Double in Couple of Years Being pitched as alternative to existing institutions such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, five of the largest emerging economies
Published on July 21, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh

El Nino to Strike in Second Half of 2015: Credit Susie

Metals, Oil and Food Crops to be Dearer El Niño, the hot water current in the Pacific Ocean that symbolizes a unique but disruptive meteorological phenomenon, is expected to strike
Published on July 21, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh

Blackstone’s Head Predicts Pension Crisis to the US

Limitations in the choice of instruments to invest people’s pension funds is one of the main causes of "hidden crisis" in the United States, as the head of the investment…
Published on July 21, 2015
By Iris Barker

Study Finds Parents Taking Increased Funding Responsibility for College Education in US

Indicates Parents Less Concerned About Economic Factors Affecting Ability to Fund Education Parents take the biggest burden of funding children’s college educated in the United States. A recent survey shows
Published on July 20, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh

China Increased its Gold Reserves

China's gold reserves increased by 57%, according to the country's authorities official data, provided for the first time in six years.
Published on July 17, 2015
By Iris Barker

Rise in UK Unemployment Rate Raises Eyebrows and Questions

A reduction in the number of people engaged in part time employment drive the unemployment rate of Britain to a two year high. Official data that showed the rate of
Published on July 15, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh

The 23 Richest & Poorest Countries Of The World

What is common between Qatar, Luxembourg and Singapore? The answer is they are amongst the smallest of countries and yet are amongst three the richest in the world. This was
Published on July 14, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh

Nokia Looking To Re-enter Smart Phone Segment By Brand Licensing Late Next Year

After having sold off its slugging mobile business to Microsoft for around $7.5 billion, the Finnish mobile company is looking to re-enter the mobile market once again through the brand
Published on July 14, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh

Fate Of $8 billion Samsung Merger Hangs On Advertisement Blitz Outcome

Barely days before a crucial share holders meeting, Samsung C&T Corp, the sister company of Samsung engaged in construction business, has resorted to advertisements in leading news papers in South
Published on July 14, 2015
By Debdutta Ghosh

U.S Appeals Court: Apple Conspired to fix e-book prices in Conspiracy with Certain Publishers

The U.S Justice Department has won against Apple Inc. in its appeal at a federal court. The DOJ had previously stated that Apple conspired with five publishers to increase e-book…
Published on July 14, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee

Hope of Resolution on Greece’s Debt Swinging Wall Street Fortunes

Wall Street seems to be pinning its hopes of recovery on Greece’s willingness to resume talks on the debt crisis. Greece may not be a big factor to U.S corporations,…
Published on July 13, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee

24-Hour Bus Service Proposal Lead To London Shutdown

The drivers’ union’s protest results in a London Underground Strike. Government has been active in trying to find alternative ways to help the citizens.
Published on July 13, 2015
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

5 Facts About Chinese Market Fall

The sharp fall in China's stock market is one of the most debated topics today, and at the moment, it is the most dangerous event for the global economy. No…
Published on July 10, 2015
By Iris Barker

Autonomous taxis can be very real possibilities in the near future

Scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have published a study which shows that electric cars are not just cost effective, they are good for the environment as well.
Published on July 9, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee

Is Portugal Going to Become New Greece?

For Europe, the main topic of today is Greece, but there are also problems in other peripheral countries. If the Greek crisis starts to unravel, then they will suffer first.
Published on July 8, 2015
By Iris Barker

The Beautiful Friendship Between US And Germany

At the point when Barack Obama went to Berlin two years back, he enchanted a city. A huge number of individuals cheered in the late spring daylight as he displayed…
Published on July 8, 2015
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Cameron on ‘Rigid EU’ & Greek Demand of ‘Reform’

David Cameron shares his views on the Greek elections, attempts of arriving at a new treaty with Greece and the wave of reformation that’s rising from that corner of the…
Published on July 8, 2015
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

The AIIB ‘Signing Ceremony’ Is A Strategic Chinese Move

China has put on the robe of facilitator by hosting the “signing ceremony” of AIIB, namely the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. It is yet another “international” institute of finance like…
Published on July 8, 2015
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

BRICS Creates an IMF Analogue Worth $ 100 billion

BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) have signed an agreement, which regulates the conditions for mutual support of member countries in the framework of an agreement on…
Published on July 7, 2015
By Iris Barker

The citizens of Athens are unrepentant in their defiance

With Greek’s finance minister - Yanis Varoufakis- quitting his job, the scenario for a last minute negotiation is a distant possibility. Just as Greek exiting the Eurozone is. Come what…
Published on July 6, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee

The unrolling of a Greek Tragedy

Greek banks are shut and will stay close for the week. Be that as it may, money machines have been reported as functional and towards the evening Greeks were making…
Published on July 2, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee