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 ›
Geopolitics
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 ›
Risks Of Upward Inflation Make US Fed Officials Cautious About Cutting Rates
According to two US Federal Reserve members who joined the chorus of American central bankers, the members are downplaying the need to cut interest rates in the face of persistent inflation. One of them issued a warning, stating that should… Read More ›
A Survey Shows China Has Surpassed The US As Southeast Asia’s Most Preferred Ally
According to a regional survey, most Southeast Asians would side with China rather than the United States if they had to choose, yet some nations that feel threatened by Beijing’s claims in the South China Sea still favour Washington. Since… Read More ›
For The First Time In Six Months, Industry Activity In China Increased In March
An official factory survey released on Sunday revealed that China’s manufacturing activity increased in March for the first time in six months, providing policymakers with some respite even as the country’s economy and confidence continue to be negatively impacted by… Read More ›
India’s Q4 GDP Growth Of 8% Or Higher Is Expected – Finance Minister Sitharaman
According to Nirmala Sitharaman, the finance minister of India, the Indian economy is anticipated to grow at the similar rate in 2023–2024, highlighting the benefits of better macroeconomic stability and inflation control. In the quarter ending March 31, India’s GDP is expected… Read More ›
Salesforce And Microsoft Try To Convince CFOs To Spend Money On New Generative AI Tools
There is growing optimism regarding the transformative potential of generative artificial intelligence. We’re only getting started with this AI computing ramp, as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently stated to CNBC’s Jim Cramer following the announcement of a new generation of… Read More ›
Huawei’s Profit Increased Two Folds In 2023 As Sales Of Smartphones And Cars Increased
Huawei, a Chinese telecoms giant, reported on Friday that improved product offerings contributed to a more than doubled net profit for 2023. The corporation further ascribed the profit increases to a 9.6% yearly increase in revenue, or 704.2 billion yuan… Read More ›
Yellen Cautions China’s Oversupply Of Solar Panels And Electric Vehicles Could Be Dumped On Global Markets
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has cautioned that China is using the global economy as a dumping ground for its cheaper renewable energy products, lowering market prices and hurting green manufacturing in the United States. “I am concerned about global… Read More ›
China Removes Tariffs On Australian Wine, Ending A Three-Year Trade Impasse
China will remove anti-dumping and anti-subsidy taxes on Australian wine on March 29, the Chinese commerce ministry announced on Thursday, capping three years of punishing penalties and providing long-awaited relief to Australian wine producers. The tariffs of up to 218.4%… Read More ›