Advertising “fake” red-soled shoes that might infringe on designer Christian Louboutin’s EU trademark could result in Amazon being held liable. On Amazon, unaffiliated third parties are marketing red-soled high heels that are similar to Louboutin’s without his permission. Amazon could… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
Covid-19 Cases Surge In China, Mixed Response About Impact On Global Economy
Since strict restrictions were relaxed earlier this month, the number of Covid-19 cases in China has increased, raising worries about the potential impact on the world economy given the country’s financial clout. China started to dismantle its zero-COVID policy of… Read More ›
2023 Forecast For Gold Price Amid Soaring Inflation And Recession Concerns In The Year Ahead
According to Juerg Kiener, managing director and chief investment officer of Swiss Asia Capital, gold prices could rise to $4,000 per ounce in 2023 as interest rate hikes and recession fears keep markets erratic. Next year, the price of the… Read More ›
The Next Financial Crisis Could Be Caused By Cryptocurrencies, Warns Head Of The Indian Central Bank
If private cryptocurrencies are allowed to grow, they will cause the next financial crisis, India’s central bank chief warned on Wednesday. “Cryptocurrencies have… huge inherent risks for our macroeconomic and financial stability,” said Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das… Read More ›
Bank Of Japan Surprises The World’s Markets By Shifting Bond Yields
A sell-off in bonds and stocks occurred around the world overnight as a result of the Bank of Japan unexpectedly expanding its target range for 10-year Japanese government bond yields. In an effort to mitigate the effects of prolonged monetary… Read More ›
2023 Coal Use Set To Touch New Record, Predicts IEA
According to a report from the International Energy Agency, global coal consumption is on track to rise by 1.2% and reach a record high this year. The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, according to the International Energy Agency… Read More ›
Covid Forces Down Chinese Business Confidence To Nearly A Decade Low
According to a survey released on Monday by World Economics, China’s business confidence has dropped to its lowest level since January 2013. This decline is due to the abrupt lifting of many pandemic control measures as well as the impact… Read More ›
Air India’s Jumbo Jet Order Has 190 Boeing MAXs And 30 787s: Reports
According to industry sources, Air India is close to a deal to order more than 200 Boeing jets, including 190 narrowbody 737 MAX and 30 widebody 787s, as part of a historic fleet shake-up roughly split with Boeing’s European rival… Read More ›
As Interest Rates Touch 14-Year Record, UK’s Neobanks Rival To Entice UK Savers With Attractive Yields
After the Bank of England raised its benchmark interest rate for the ninth time in a year, online banks in the United Kingdom are racing to increase the yields on their savings accounts in order to entice cash-strapped savers. Following… Read More ›
New Bipartisan Effort In The US To Ban Chinese Video-Sharing App Tiktok
Republican Senator of the US Marco Rubio announced bipartisan legislation on Tuesday to ban China’s popular social media app TikTok, putting more pressure on the app’s owner, ByteDance Ltd, amid concerns that the app could be used to spy on… Read More ›