The World Trade Organization (WTO) has lowered its global trade growth prediction for this year due to the Ukraine conflict. The prior prediction of 4.7 percent growth has been lowered to 2.5 percent owing to “the impact of the war… Read More ›
Month: April 2022
India’s Car Sales Are Increasing, But Automakers Are Warning Of Supply Chain Disruptions
On Friday, Indian automakers announced a strong increase in yearly sales for fiscal year 2022, but cautioned of future risks from global supply chain disruptions. Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest carmaker, reported a 13 per cent increase in sales to 1.65… Read More ›
431,000 Jobs Added To US Economy In March Amid Concerns Of Slowing Growth
The US economy added slightly fewer jobs than predicted in March, as the labour market tightened amid rising inflation and fears of an approaching recession. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday that nonfarm payrolls increased by 431,000 for the… Read More ›
Vladimir Putin Was Potentially Misled By His Military Chiefs About Ukraine, Shows US Declassified Intelligence Reports
According to newly disclosed US information, Russian President Vladimir Putin believes he was misled by military officers who withheld vital details about the disastrous invasion of Ukraine for fear of angering him, according to top Biden administration officials. “We believe… Read More ›
China’s Trade With Russia Is Hurting As A Result Of The Ukraine Conflict
Chinese exports to Russia have been hampered by the rouble’s fluctuating value, demonstrating the ripple impact of Western sanctions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in China, despite Beijing’s diplomatic support for its neighbour. Smaller Chinese companies are particularly exposed to… Read More ›