On Tuesday, after sinking into negative territory for the first time ever, U.S. oil prices climbed back into positive ground although Brent continued its downward trend midst falling demand during the coronavirus pandemic. As of 0356 GMT, U.S. West Texas… Read More ›
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China’s banking regulator intensifies effort to channel more funds and regulate finances of SMEs
On Friday, China’s banking regulator stated, it will start monitoring the quantum of support being provided by lenders to struggling smaller firms, in what is the latest push to channel more funds into the country’s most vulnerable business sector. For… Read More ›
Will not layoff employees because of coronavirus pandemic: BlackRock
In a statement, Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock Inc, the world’s largest asset manager, said it will not layoff any of its employees during the year because of the coronavirus outbreak. BlackRock will pay full-time wages to support staff,… Read More ›
Air freight demand weak from China: Air cargo operators
On Wednesday, big air cargo carriers stated, they dont have any immediate plans to add flights to China to replace the capacity lost midst steep cuts to passenger travel due to the coronavirus, with many factories choosing to remain closed… Read More ›