The recession that hit Britain’s economy in the second half of 2023 presented a challenging environment for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who has pledged to accelerate growth in front of the anticipated 2024 election. The gross domestic product (GDP) shrank… Read More ›
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The $1.5 Trillion Commercial Property Issue Faced By European Banks
Amidst investor concerns about lenders’ ability to handle risk and a sharp decline in office prices on both sides of the Atlantic, European banks have around 1.4 trillion euros ($1.50 trillion) in loans to the ailing commercial real estate sector…. Read More ›
Global Office Market Decline Is Causing Banks To Lose More Loans, According To Morningstar DBRS
According to credit rating firm Morningstar DBRS, banks throughout the world will probably continue to lose money on office property loans as additional defaults result from a brutal collapse in valuations, which was announced on Wednesday. Due to increased borrowing… Read More ›
To Maintain Its Green Aims, Europe Might Need To Better Allocate Private Funds
According to a discussion document released by the European Union recently, the EU may need to do more to encourage private capital to make sustainable investments or risk falling short of its net-zero economy goals. The informal discussion document from… Read More ›
Global Carbon Markets Saw A $949 Billion Record In Value Last Year, According To LSEG
According to LSEG analysts on Monday, the value of traded carbon dioxide (CO2) permits globally hit a record 881 billion euros ($948.75 billion) in 2023, up 2% from the year before. Emissions trading systems (ETS) have been implemented in a… Read More ›
US And Canadian Businesses Start 2024 By Laying Off Staff
Businesses in the US and Canada have begun the year by eliminating thousands of jobs across a range of industries, a hint that the wave of layoffs that began in 2023 may continue as they try to control expenses. Despite… Read More ›
After Moody’s Cut, Israel’s Yaron Argues Israeli Economy Will Rebound, But Action Is Still Required
Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron affirmed that the nation’s economy was robust and would bounce back from the effects of the conflict, but he also urged the government to resolve concerns brought up by Moody’s, which had… Read More ›
Mideast Growth May Decelerate In 2024 Due To Cuts On Oil Production And Gaza Conflict – IMF’s Georgieva
The Israel-Gaza conflict and reduced oil production were to blame for the Middle East economies’ underperformance, according to the International Monetary Fund, even though the forecast for the world economy remained optimistic. “The global economy has been surprisingly resilient,” IMF… Read More ›
Cisco Will Shed Thousands Of Workers, As It Looks To Concentrate On Areas Of High Growth Potential
According to three people familiar with the situation, network giant Cisco plans to restructure its operations in order to concentrate on high-growth areas. This reorganisation will involve the layoff of thousands of employees. As of fiscal 2023, the San Jose,… Read More ›
Hyundai Chooses JPMorgan And Citi To Expedite Its $3 Billion India IPO
Hyundai Motor has selected JPMorgan and Citi as investment bankers to provide guidance on its proposed $3 billion initial public offering (IPO) in India, expediting its listing plans in the third-largest auto market globally, according to individuals with firsthand knowledge…. Read More ›