In a statement the President of the Richmond Federal Reserve said, the U.S. economy may be “on the brink of completing the recovery” from the recession that was triggered by the coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic. “Vaccines are rolling out, and case… Read More ›
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PepsiCo rebrands ‘Aunt Jemima’ pancakes, syrup as Pearl Milling Company
In a statement PepsiCo Inc said, its pancake mix and syrup products will henceforth be sold under the “Pearl Milling Company” name; the development comes in the wake of the company dropping its “Aunt Jemima” brand logo in 2020 due… Read More ›
UK government helps Rolls Royce rebuild balance sheet
In a statement Rolls-Royce said, it plans on raising $2.6 billion (2 billion pounds) from shareholders, 1 billion pounds from the bond market and secure loans to rebuild its balance sheet. The coronavirus pandemic has ravaged Rolls Royce’s finances after… Read More ›
World Bank’s International Finance Corporation adopts climate change specific financing, aims to reduce financing for coal to zero by 2030
In a significant development, the World Bank’s private-sector arm has introduced new climate change specific conditions, which encourages commercial banks and other financial lenders to wind down support for coal projects in Asia and Africa. The International Finance Corporation (IFC),… Read More ›
Widespread testing & treatment for COVID-19 will kickstart the economy
For reviving the U.S. economy, investors are pinning their hopes for wider availability of testing for COVID-19 along with drug trials; until there is some concrete progress in these areas stock market gains are likely to be limited. The S&P… Read More ›
France announces $120.6 billion package to support economy during coronavirus pandemic
On Wednesday, the French government hiked the expected cost of measures required to support the economy though the coronavirus crisis to $120.6 billion (110 billion euros), said French finance minister Bruno Le Maire. “We are going to go from 45… Read More ›
France earmarks $21.7 billion for corporate bailouts of public & private companies
On Friday, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire stated, the French government has allocated $21.7 billion (20 billion euros) for helping big companies shore up their capital reserves. “We’ve decided to put credit on the fund, to put 20 billion… Read More ›
EU mulling measures to support sectors adversely hit by coronavirus: EU Commissioner
On Thursday, the European Union commissioner stated, the bloc was weighing options which includes measures to support those sectors which have been adversely hit by China’s coronavirus; it would however need more time to assess its precise economic impact. “It… Read More ›
South Korea to invest $6.48 billion to cut reliance on Japanese imports
The ruling of a South Korean court ignited bilateral trade ties. Since then, relations have tread mostly southwards. On Monday South Korea announced, it plans on investing $6.48 billion (7.8 trillion won) in research and development for local materials, equipment… Read More ›
Boris Johnson heads to Scotland and Wales in his push for no-deal Brexit
During his tour, Johnson is set to announce a $371 million new funding package as he tries to goad leaders to accept his no-deal strategy. On Monday, with Boris Johnson making his first official visit to Scotland as Prime Minister,… Read More ›