During the third quarter, it is likely that the U.S. economy grew at its slowest pace in more than a year with the Delta variant of COVID-19 acting as a drag against the economy. The US Commerce Department’s advance gross… Read More ›
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Chinese factory activity grows at slower pace, services sector contracts for first time Since April 2020
For the first time in since April 2020, China’s factory activity contracted in August despite COVID-19 containment measures, rising prices of raw material and adjustments in supply bottlenecks weighed on production output in a surprise blow to the economy. This… Read More ›
Japan readying a $120 billion stimulus package
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 ›