On Wednesday, New Zealand’s central bank said, it has hiked interest rates for the first time in seven years while signalling further tightening in the coming days in an effort to cool inflationary pressures. The 25 basis point rate hike… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
Unless governments harmonize disjointed border rules aviation industry could slip into recession: IATA
In a significant development, following the wrapping up of the first meeting of global airlines, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), said confusion over air travel restrictions is holding back the sector’s fragile recovery from the Coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic which… Read More ›
USTR to revive tariff exclusion on Chinese imports, seeks public comments
In a statement the U.S. Trade Representative’s office said, it is seeking public comments on plans to revive a targeted tariff exclusion process on Chinese imports with the aim to reinstate previously extended exclusions on 549 import product categories. It… Read More ›
Austria will implement carbon pricing in the biggest tax overhaul in its modern history
As part of an overhaul of its taxation regime, Austria will implement a carbon levy of 30 euros per tonne said government officials while adding, the move is aimed at rewarding behaviour that helps protect the environment while cutting corporate… Read More ›
September Inflation In Euro Zone Rises To Bit 13-Year High
Inflation in the eurozone reached a 13-year high in September and experts and economists expect it to rise further, casting doubt on the European Central Bank’s optimistic assessment of the largest price rise since before the global financial crisis. The… Read More ›
August Consumer Spending In US Increases, But Households’ Buying Power Hit By Inflation
Consumer spending in the United States increased in August, but outlays were lower than previously believed when adjusted for inflation. This data supported forecasts that economic growth would stall in the third quarter as Covid-19 infections increased. Inflation remained high… Read More ›
EU postpones trade talks with Australia
On Friday, in a statement Australian Minister for Trade Dan Tehan said, trade talks with the European Union have been postponed. The development comes in the wake of Canberra deciding to cancel a $40 billion submarine deal with France. Last… Read More ›
Developing Countries Have $385 Billion In Hidden Debts Due To Chinese Loans, Says A Study
According to a recent research, China’s Belt and Road Initiative has prompted dozens of low- and middle-income nations to accrue $385 billion in “hidden debts” to Beijing. AidData, an international development research lab headquartered at Virginia’s College of William and… Read More ›
Another Payment Deadline Missed By Chinese Property Giant Evergrande – Second In A Week
The beleaguered Chinese property giant Evergrande, which is hugely in debt, has laso reportedly missed interest payment owed to overseas investors for the second time within a week, said reports quoting sources with information of the matter. The Chinese real… Read More ›
Germany’s September Inflation Rate Grows At Record Pace
Data released on Thursday showed that the pace of growth of inflation in Germany for the month of September was a record of sorts. The data underscored the increasing price pressure on the largest economy of Europe as it attempts… Read More ›