October 22, 2019
“China’s economic growth slowed to 6% in the third quarter, the lowest in thirty years and “below” analysts’ expectations of 6.1%. But, quite frankly, if anyone is seriously disappointed by the 6% figure because they had been expecting 6.1%, they… Continue Reading…
October 15, 2019
” Egypt’s economy is expected to grow 5.9% in the year ending in June, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday — unchanged from its April forecast but below the government’s target of 6% to 7%… In its World Economic… Continue Reading…
October 10, 2019
“Singapore has knocked the United States out of the top spot in the World Economic Forum’s annual competitiveness report. The index, published on Wednesday, takes stock of an economy’s competitive landscape, measuring factors such as macroeconomic stability, infrastructure, the labor market and… Continue Reading…
April 9, 2019
“Growing monopoly power is seen across the developed world, which could be a contributor to ills ranging from lackluster investment growth to growing income inequality, a new International Monetary Fund report finds. The IMF paper, released ahead of its World… Continue Reading…
April 4, 2019
“U.S. stocks ended higher amid positive reports for a U.S.-China trade deal and growth in eurozone economies. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose 0.21%, or 6.16 points, as of market close, landing its fifth consecutive day of advances as the materials… Continue Reading…
March 13, 2019
“More than three-quarters of business economists expect the U.S. to enter a recession by the end of 2021, though a majority still estimate the Federal Reserve will continue raising interest rates this year. Ten percent saw a recession beginning this… Continue Reading…
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