According to new research, funds raised by companies listed in London fell by more than 90% this year. According to analysts, the market has cooled as a result of weak economic growth forecasts, rising interest rates, and concerns about the… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Lowering Of Commodity Prices Steadies Japan’s Wholesale Inflation At 9.3%
Japan’s November wholesale prices rose 9.3% year on year, according to data released on Monday, a rate of increase that was nearly unchanged from the previous month and suggested an inflation peak amid easing global commodity prices. It was the… Read More ›
EU Must Take Action In Response To Distortions In The US Climate Plan, According To Von Der Leyen
The EU needs to confront “distortions” caused by a $430 billion US plan to incentivize climate-friendly technologies, according to the bloc’s chief. Some EU members have criticized the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), raising concerns about the possibility of a trade… Read More ›
US And Allies Slap Sanctions On North Korea After Ballistic Missile Tests
The United States and its Asian allies have sanctioned three North Korean senior officials linked to the country’s recent missile tests. This year, Pyongyang launched a record number of ballistic missiles – over 60 – and tested several intercontinental ballistic… Read More ›
US Is Signalling A Transition Toward Slower Rate Of Interest Rate Hikes
The head of the US central bank has said authorities may start to ease up on interest rate hikes as soon as this month, after racing to raise borrowing costs earlier this year. The Federal Reserve has made four hefty… Read More ›
Chinese Stocks And Yuan Fall As A Result Of The COVID Protests
On Monday, Chinese stocks had their worst day in a month, as recent monetary-easing measures failed to alleviate investor concerns about protests against strict COVID-19 curbs in the world’s second-largest economy, while the yuan fell against the dollar. The United… Read More ›
Gains Of 2022 Erased By Global Oil Prices Due To Demand Concerns Emanating From Protests In China
On Monday, oil prices fell to near year lows as street protests against strict COVID-19 curbs in China, the world’s largest crude importer, fueled concerns about the outlook for fuel demand. Brent crude fell $2.66, or 3.1%, to $80.97 per… Read More ›
Experts Believe While Omicron Boosters Are Unlikely To Be Effective Against Mild Covid Illness, They Will Likely Prevent Hospitalizations
The new omicron Covid boosters are unlikely to be very effective at preventing Covid infections and mild illness, but experts believe they will help keep the elderly and other vulnerable groups out of the hospital this winter. In a real-world… Read More ›
Reasons For Donald Trump Currently Choosing Not To Return To Twitter
Donald Trump enjoys using Twitter. He stated in 2017 that he would not have been elected president without it. “Twitter is a wonderful thing for me, because I get the word out… I might not be here talking to you… Read More ›
The Arms Industry Is Booming As Eastern Europe Arms Ukraine
As governments in the region lead efforts to aid Ukraine in its fight against Russia, the region’s arms industry is producing guns, artillery shells, and other military supplies at a rate not seen since the Cold War. Since Russia invaded… Read More ›