Following the release of unexpectedly weak U.S. labor-market data, investors are signaling a shift toward more aggressive Federal Reserve easing. Concerns about cooling job growth have pushed the probability of a substantial rate cut into the spotlight, intensifying debate about… Read More ›
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IMF Highlights Macro Forces Driving China’s Trade Surplus: Industrial Policies Not The Main Culprit
The growing trade surplus between China and the United States has sparked much debate, with some experts pointing to China’s industrial policies as a significant factor. However, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Chief Economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, argues that broader macroeconomic… Read More ›
The European Union’s AI Landscape: Opportunities For Growth In A Global Race
The European Union (EU) faces significant challenges in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) as it struggles to keep pace with the investments and innovations seen in the United States and China. Jensen Huang, CEO of AI chipmaker Nvidia, recently… Read More ›
World Bank approves $723M loan and grants for Ukraine
On Monday, the World Bank said its executive board has approved a $723 million loan package and grants for Ukraine. The move is aimed at providing desperately cash to the Ukrainian government to support its budget even as it battles… Read More ›
Sanctions against Russia fueling growth of de-dollarisation, SWIFT alternatives
With Western countries tightening the noose on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, Moscow’s allies in the emerging markets have begun exploring channels for trade and finance. Members of the erstwhile BRICs group, Brazil, India and China, are treading cautiously… Read More ›
European Commission releases draft green investment rules
In a major development, the European Union has drawn up plans which labels nuclear energy and some natural gas projects as “green” investments. The development comes in the wake of a year-long battle between governments over which investments are truly… Read More ›
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy welcomes Britain’s move to finance its naval capabilities
Welcoming British offers to finance to enhance Ukraine’s naval capabilities, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy welcomed a framework agreement for the same. Playing host to British Defence Minister Ben Wallace, Zelenskiy said, the two discussed ways to ensure safe navigation for… Read More ›
Discussions at COP26 focus on climate finance
On Monday, Governments are scheduled to push for an agreement to help vulnerable countries deal with global warming and compensate them for damages that have already occurred, in what is likely to be a test whether rich nations and developing… Read More ›
Large insurance and reinsurance companies launch alliance towards net-zero emissions economy
In a significant development, 8 of the world’s top insurance and reinsurance companies, including Europe’s top three insurers by premiums, Allianz, AXA and Generali, have launched a partnership to help speed up the transition towards a net zero emissions economy…. Read More ›
Saudi Arabian Airlines to order 70 new airlines from Airbus and Boeing
According to Saudi Arabian news outlet Maaal, Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) plans on ordering 70 airliners from Airbus and Boeing. The report states, Saudia is negotiating with local banks to raise $3.07 billion (11.5 billion riyals) to partly finance an… Read More ›