With the coronavirus ravaging supply chains, a group representing U.S. manufacturers have had a discussion with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to maintain and strengthen North America’s existing supply chain so as to provide a sustained and a strong… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
France announces $120.6 billion package to support economy during coronavirus pandemic
On Wednesday, the French government hiked the expected cost of measures required to support the economy though the coronavirus crisis to $120.6 billion (110 billion euros), said French finance minister Bruno Le Maire. “We are going to go from 45… Read More ›
Chinese airlines report $4.8 billion loss in first quarter
On Wednesday, China’s aviation regulator reported, Chinese airlines have reported a total loss of $4.8 billion (33.62 billion yuan) during the first quarter with the coronavirus pandemic having a deep impact on travel demand. In February,Chinese airlines suffered a record… Read More ›
Veteran Market Analyst Says ‘Absolute Bottom’ Not Yet Hit By Markets
According to veteran emerging markets investor Mark Mobius, global financial markets have probably not yet hit the “absolute bottom”. Therefore Mobius called on investors to keep enough cash at hand so that they can purchase stocks when the market goes… Read More ›
Cash To Car Buyers Being Given By China To Prop Up Car Sale
Chinese authorities are giving out cash to consumers in the country to prop up sale of new cars in the country to try and stage a turnaround in the auto sector of the largest auto market of the world which… Read More ›
Disney enters into $5 billion credit agreement
In a statement, Walt Disney Co stated, it has entered into an unsecured credit agreement for $5 billion. The deal comes at a time when companies across industries are scrambling to bolster their liquidity to cope with the fallout of… Read More ›
China’s trade surplus with U.S. narrowed to $15.32 billion in March
On Tuesday, according to China’s customs data, trade surplus with the United States has narrowed to $15.32 billion at the end of March. In comparison, during the January to February period, China’s trade surplus with the United States stood at… Read More ›
Japan extends March 31 financial year end reporting to Sept. 30
On Tuesday, in a statement Japan’s Finance Minister Taro Aso stated, Tokyo has decided that it will allow companies to extend the deadline for submission of securities and financial reports until the end of September. The decision comes midst difficulties… Read More ›
Q1 of 2020 saw China import $5.05 billion of U.S. agricultural produce
According to customs data, in the first three months of this year, China imported U.S. farm goods worth $5.05 billion (35.56 billion yuan), up by 110% from last year. Under the phase 1 trade deal, China has committed to purchasing… Read More ›
Economic Growth To Slump In South Asia Due To Pandemic: World Bank
The World Bank has warned that the worst economic performance in more than 40 years is likely to be seen by the countries of South Asia in the face of the novel coronavirus pandemic bringing economies to a standstill. This… Read More ›