Families of those killed in the 2022 Uvalde, Texas, elementary school shooting filed two lawsuits on Friday against the gun manufacturer Daniel Defence, Activision Blizzard and its parent Microsoft, and Instagram, alleging they worked together to sell lethal weapons to… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Larger Investors Defying EM Outflows By Flooding Developing Markets With Cash
According to a seasoned Bank of America economist who spoke with Reuters, large investors are starting to devote more capital to developing economies as they seek returns. This might signal a structural change in the way they manage their wealth…. Read More ›
$19 Billion To Be Invested By South Korea To Help The Country’s Chip Industry
Amid “all-out warfare” in the global semiconductor industry, South Korea announced on Thursday a 26 trillion won ($19 billion) assistance package for its chip industries. The country cited the necessity to be competitive in sectors like chip design and contract… Read More ›
Natixis Research Shows India Would Require 11.5 Crore Employment By 2030 In Both Manufacturing And Services
In order to accommodate both underutilised labourers and incoming workforce , India must create 11.5 crore jobs by 2030, according to a May 20 research by Trinh Nguyen, a senior economist at Natixis SA, which was cited by Bloomberg. “By 2030,… Read More ›
SAIC And Audi Will Collaborate To Create An EV Platform Tailored For China
Volkswagen’s flagship brand Audi said on Monday that it and its Chinese joint venture partner SAIC will work together to build a new intelligent and electric car platform tailored for China. The decision underscores growing pressure on legacy automakers and… Read More ›
Overhang Resulting From Slowing Demand Weakening Oil Markets Worldwide
According to traders and analysts speaking to Reuters, the world’s physical crude oil markets are contracting due to a lack of demand from refineries and an abundance of supply. This development might lead to additional declines in benchmark crude futures…. Read More ›
New Survey Reveals Decoupling From China Could Be Impossible As It Is A Crucial Global Supplier
According to a trade research by Allianz Trade, efforts for a complete decoupling remain “difficult, if not impossible,” with China continuing to be a “critical supplier” to the global economy. European businesses are optimistic about their prospects in China despite… Read More ›
Biden’s New Tariff Wall Against China Might Seep Via Vietnam And Mexico
The latest tariffs imposed by the Biden administration on Chinese electric vehicles and other vital industries are intended to safeguard American industry going forward, but they will probably hasten China’s production move from China to Mexico, Vietnam, and other countries… Read More ›
Forecast For Growth Of Oil Demand For 2024 Reduced By IEA, Prediction Gap With OPEC Widens
In terms of predictions for this year’s global oil demand outlook, the International Energy Agency (IEA) widened the difference with oil producer organisation OPEC on Wednesday by lowering its projection for oil demand growth in 2024. The split between OPEC… Read More ›
Due To Low Spending, The Japanese Economy Is Predicted To Contract In Q1 – Reuters Survey
According to a Reuters poll, Japan’s economy shrank by an annualised 1.5% in the January–March quarter as all major growth drivers declined as a result of an unclear outlook. This will likely impede the Bank of Japan’s efforts to raise… Read More ›