Though some investors are sceptical that the US Federal Reserve will stick to its guns, the central bank’s intentions for a protracted period of high interest rates might continue to pressure equities and bonds in the months to come. In… Read More ›
Geopolitics
China Promises To Swiftly Implement Further Economic Measures
Following the economy’s hesitant stabilisation, state media outlet CCTV claimed on Wednesday that China would expedite the deployment of additional policies to support its economic recovery. The news was based on a cabinet meeting presided over by Premier Li Qiang…. Read More ›
Despite Criticism From The West, China Pushes For Closer Trade Ties With Russia
China and Russia pledged Tuesday to forge ever-closer economic ties despite opposition from the West following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year. China supported expanded cross-border connectivity with Russia as well as stronger mutual trade and investment cooperation. Tuesday’s “in-depth”… Read More ›
What Impact Can Rising Tensions Have On Trade Between India And Canada?
As tensions build following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement that police are looking into “credible allegations” linking New Delhi’s operatives to the death of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, trade discussions between India and Canada have been hampered. On… Read More ›
Survey Shows U.S. Corporate Optimism About The Future Of China Reaching Record Low
A study released on Tuesday revealed that political unrest and a faltering economy are eroding the confidence of American companies doing business in China, with the percentage of firms confident in their five-year outlook at a record low. According to… Read More ›
Goldman Sachs Predicts That The Fed Is Unlikely To Raise Rates In November
The US Federal Reserve is not expected to increase interest rates during its meeting on October 31 to November 1, according to Goldman Sachs strategists, who also predicted that when policymakers meet next week, the U.S. central bank would raise its… Read More ›
Forecast For The US Fed’s Updated Projections: One More Rate Increase Is Expected
A fresh set of estimates from Federal Reserve officials is expected to be released next week. These forecasts are anticipated to reflect the Fed’s increased confidence in the possibilities for an economic soft-landing. They’ll probably keep the option of one more… Read More ›
ECB Policymakers Disagree With Predictions Of A Rate Cut
Policymakers from the European Central Bank on Friday rejected market expectations that interest rates in the euro zone would start to decline as early as next spring. They indicated that rates would remain high for a considerable amount of time… Read More ›
ECB Considers Raising Rates To A Record High Despite A Slowing Economy
The European Central Bank will decide on Thursday whether to continue fighting inflation by raising its benchmark interest rate to a record high or taking a break as the economy deteriorates. The central bank of the 20 nations that make… Read More ›
G20 Commits To Triple Renewable Energy Capacity But Refrains From Naming Major Objectives
The G20 leaders pledged to work towards tripling the world’s renewable energy capacity by 2030 and acknowledged the need to continue phase-down of coal power, but they refrained from establishing significant climate goals. The 20 largest economies in the world… Read More ›