The World Bank issued a warning on Thursday that the start of a new conflict in the Middle East may lead to an energy shock that drives up oil prices to above $100 per barrel, increases inflation, and keeps interest… Read More ›
Geopolitics
World Economy Is Expected To Continue Expanding Throughout The Year
In defiance of prior predictions of a downturn, the global economy is expected to maintain its strong momentum for the remainder of the year and into 2025, according to a Reuters survey of analysts who felt that faster growth than… Read More ›
US Passes TikTok Bill…What Is Going To Happen Now ?
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate advanced a bill that would give ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, nine months to sell up the U.S. portion of the app or risk a nationwide ban. On Wednesday, President Joe Biden said… Read More ›
Russia Issues A Warning That A “Direct Military Clash” Between Nuclear Powers Is Imminent
Russia has issued a warning, stating that there is an increasing chance of a “direct military clash” between Russia and Western nuclear powers. “Westerners are perilously poised on the precipice of an immediate military conflict between nuclear powers, rife with… Read More ›
Bitter China Aspirations Compel Western Financial Institutions To Make Cost Reductions
A few years ago, Western financial firms—from asset management to investment banking—were in a mad rush to establish global presences and hire top personnel in China due to the country’s rising economy and attractive economic opportunities. But many of the… Read More ›
Despite Global Challenges, The ECB Governors Continue To Prepare For Numerous Rate Reduction
Officials from the European Central Bank are sticking to their intentions to drop interest rates several times this year, despite the fact that rising US inflation is delaying the US Federal Reserve’s shift to a looser monetary policy and Middle… Read More ›
Due To Concerns Over Brand Safety, Hyundai Pauses Advertising On X
Hyundai of South Korea announced on Friday that it had stopped running advertisements on X, formerly known as Twitter, and that it is having direct conversations over brand safety concerns with the Elon Musk-owned social media platform. Reuters has requested… Read More ›
Biden Seeks To Triple Import Duties On Steel And Aluminium From China
While touring the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania, President Joe Biden is urging the U.S. Trade Representative to treble the tariff rate that China imposes on imports of steel and aluminium. The president is scheduled to visit the United Steelworkers… Read More ›
Financial Dangers Persist Despite A “Soft Landing,” The IMF Cautions
The International Monetary Fund is issuing a warning against market overconfidence as investors wait for central bankers to successfully execute a “soft landing” in their protracted fight against inflation. Markets have been “quite optimistic” since the October edition of the… Read More ›
In The March Quarter, China’s Economy Expanded More Quickly Than Anticipated
Data released on Tuesday indicated that China’s economy expanded more quickly than anticipated in the first quarter, providing some respite to policymakers as they work to support growth in the face of persistent weakness in the real estate market and… Read More ›