On Tuesday, according to two government officials with direct knowledge of the matter at hand, Japan is preparing an economic stimulus package worth $120 billion to support its weak economic growth. “The spending will be earmarked in a supplementary budget… Read More ›
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Measure of effectiveness of U.S. trade tariffs against China
In a development that underscores the measure of effectiveness of U.S sanctions on China’s economy, a Chinese newspaper the Global Times has reported citing sources with direct knowledge of the trade talks that Beijing’s top priority in the phase one… Read More ›
India to invest $1.39 trillion in infrastructure spending to boost economy: Finance Minister
In an effort to boost the Indian economy, the country’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman disclosed, she will unveil a series of infrastructure projects, later this month, as part of a plan to invest $1.39 trillion (100 trillion rupees) in the… Read More ›
Germany takes steps to protect key industries from takeover by foreign powers
On Friday, in a significant development, German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said, it is critical that Germany sets up a new government body which will have the power to quickly decide whether it should take stakes in strategic domestic companies… Read More ›
Trump signs into law 2 legislations backing Hong Kong
In a significant development, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed into law a congressional legislation which backs the pro-democracy uprising in Hong Kong despite objections from China. The development midst Washington and Beijing trying to hammer out a deal to… Read More ›
China not stepping up in trade negotiations: Trump
In a warning shot, U.S. President Donald Trump sent a clear message to China when he said, a U.S.-China trade deal is still elusive because Beijing still thinks it can get away with stealing U.S. intellectual property and is not… Read More ›
Saudi Aramco IPO set to be world’s biggest at $1.7 trillion
With Saudi oil giant Saudi Aramco putting its IPO valued at $1.7 trillion, below the $2 trillion mark sought by Saudi’s crown prince Mohammad bin Salman, it is set to become the world’s biggest Initial Public Offering. Aramco will not… Read More ›
China cuts seven-day reverse repurchase rate to 2.50% from 2.55% for first time since 2015
On Monday, in a move that further eases liquidity in China’s slowing economy, People’s Bank of China (PBOC) stated on its website that it was lowering the seven-day reverse repurchase rate to 2.50% from 2.55%. This is the first easing… Read More ›
Brexit casting huge shadow over Britain’s Dec. 12 elections
According to an opinion poll that was published on Saturday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party is enjoying its highest levels of support since 2017. Johnson called for snap snap polls in Britain to end three years of disagreement… Read More ›
Cuba attracts $1.7 billion in foreign direct investments
Faced with a cooling economy, Cuba aims to boost its economy with its annual trade fair in Havana. Cuba’s Trade Minister Rodrigo Malmierca told a news conference at Cuba’s annual trade fair in Havana that Cuba has attracted foreign investments… Read More ›