As the so-called “basis trade” comes to an end, hedge funds appear to be reducing their historically large short positions in U.S. Treasury futures. Regulators have cautioned that this unwind could seriously jeopardise the integrity of the financial system. With… Read More ›
Geopolitics
How Russia’s Economy Expanded And Stagnated Under Putin’s Leadership
During the duration of President Vladimir Putin’s nearly 24-year tenure at the head of Russian politics, Russians have experienced a remarkable rise in living conditions. Putin declared on Friday that he would seek the presidency once more. Millions of Russians… Read More ›
November Saw A Sharp Increase In China’s Car Sales As The Pricing Battle Heats Up
According to industry data released on Friday, China’s sales of passenger vehicles increased by 25.5% in November compared to the same month last year, surpassing the growth rate of October. This surge was fuelled by automakers stepping up their pricing… Read More ›
China’s Factory Output Continue To Shrink, And Additional Policy Support Is Anticipated
November saw a faster-than-expected decline in China’s manufacturing activity, indicating that further stimulus will be required to support economic growth and rebuild public trust in the government’s ability to assist business. After better-than-expected third-quarter data, economists raised their projections for… Read More ›
Factory Activity In China Probably Declined For A Second Month In November
According to a Reuters survey released on Wednesday, China’s manufacturing activity most likely declined for a second straight month in November, fueling calls for more stimulus measures as factory owners battle to find orders both domestically and internationally. Although the… Read More ›
The Richest 1% Emit Carbon Equal To The Poorest 66%’S: Oxfam Analysis
According to a report released by Oxfam on Monday, the 1 percent of the worldwide population who are the wealthiest are accountable for nearly the same proportion of carbon emissions as the 5 billion people who make up the 66%… Read More ›
China Weighs Massive As Laos Spirals Into A Debt Crisis
Laos has experienced a frightening debt crisis in recent years, which has sparked concerns about the tiny country’s debt to China, its largest creditor. In late 2013, China emerged as the biggest foreign investor in Laos, and ever since, its… Read More ›
Argentina’s Milei Describes Central Bank Closure To Be “Non-Negotiable”
The closing of the nation’s central bank, a key campaign promise, is a “non-negotiable matter,” according to a statement from Javier Milei’s office released on social media site X on Friday. The outsider libertarian economist made the remarks in reaction… Read More ›
Dollarization May Be More Effective for Argentina on YouTube Than in Real Life
The eagerness of Argentines to accept change was demonstrated by Javier Milei’s triumph over Economy Minister Sergio Massa in Sunday’s presidential election. The economy is in complete collapse, and the rate of inflation is 143%. The outsider Milei rose to… Read More ›
Germany And Chile Are Starting A Club To Assist Developing Countries In Reducing Emissions From Industry
At the COP28 climate summit next week, Germany and Chile intend to establish a club of states to assist developing countries in investing in decarbonizing businesses including steel and cement-making, according to reports in the media based on information from… Read More ›