India’s push to transform itself into a global manufacturing hub has encountered significant obstacles, highlighting the complex interplay between trade policy and geopolitical tensions. Central to this challenge is the strained relationship with China, which has historically been a key… Read More ›
Geopolitics
EU Faces Economic Crisis: Draghi Warns Of Decline, Calls For €800bn Investment Boost
The European Union is at a critical crossroads, facing the threat of economic stagnation and a “slow and agonising decline,” according to a stark report by Mario Draghi, the former Italian prime minister and ex-president of the European Central Bank…. Read More ›
China’s Export Growth Outpaces Expectations Amid Sluggish Import Numbers
China’s exports surged by 8.7% year-on-year in August, surpassing the expected 6.5% growth forecasted by analysts, as the country continues to rely heavily on international demand to sustain its economic momentum. Despite ongoing global challenges and trade tensions, the growth… Read More ›
China Faces Growing Pressure As Manufacturing Activity Hits Six-Month Low
China’s manufacturing sector sank to its lowest point in six months this August, as factory gate prices plummeted and manufacturers struggled to secure new orders, according to an official survey released on Saturday. The continued decline in manufacturing activity is… Read More ›
China Shifts Lending Strategy In Africa, Focuses On Financial Institutions And Renewable Energy
China’s approach to financing in Africa is undergoing a notable transformation, as evidenced by a significant increase in loan approvals to the continent in 2023. After several years of declining financial support, Chinese lenders approved $4.61 billion in loans last… Read More ›
China Escalates Trade Tensions With EU Through Expanded Anti-Subsidy Probes
China has escalated its trade tensions with the European Union (EU) by launching an anti-subsidy probe into imported dairy products from the bloc. This move follows closely on the heels of the European Commission’s release of a revised draft decision… Read More ›
US Fed Researchers Warn Of Potential Unemployment Surge As Job Openings Decline
As inflation rapidly decreased in 2023 and continued to slow this year, Federal Reserve officials were optimistic that the cooling of the U.S. economy had been achieved without a significant rise in unemployment. This optimism was based on a reduction… Read More ›
China Maintains Lending Rates Amidst Economic Challenges And Speculations Of Future Easing
China’s decision to hold its benchmark lending rates steady at Tuesday’s monthly fixing was in line with market expectations. The one-year loan prime rate (LPR) remains at 3.35%, while the five-year LPR is maintained at 3.85%. This stability follows a… Read More ›
North Korea Prepares To Revitalize Tourism Sector With New Developments In Samjiyon
As North Korea gears up to reopen its borders to international tourists, the country has been focusing on expanding its tourism infrastructure, particularly in the mountain city of Samjiyon near the Chinese border. Although the country has largely remained closed… Read More ›
Chinese Banks Receive New Gold Import Quotas Amid High Prices And Shifting Demand Dynamics
Several Chinese banks have recently been allocated new gold import quotas by the central bank, reflecting anticipation of a potential revival in demand despite current record-high prices, according to four sources familiar with the situation. These quotas, distributed in August,… Read More ›