China’s recent actions in opening various trade investigations have raised tensions with the European Union. These investigations cover a wide range of industries, from dairy to pork, brandy, and plastic. The move has implications not only for the industries under investigation but also for international trade relations as a whole. The anti-subsidy investigation into imported
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The recent focus on the size of the anticipated U.S. interest rate cut next month has left the U.S. dollar trading near its lowest level in over a year against a basket of currencies. This comes as investors closely monitor clues regarding the Federal Reserve’s next move. It is widely expected that there will be
Recent statements from Federal Reserve officials have indicated that a rate cut in September is very likely. Although the exact size of the reduction remains uncertain and dependent on data, Deutsche Bank economists believe that it is almost certain. The decision to cut rates in September will be primarily based on labor market data, according
The Federal Reserve’s holdings of mortgage bonds have been a subject of interest for academics and policymakers alike. In a recent paper presented at a central bank research conference, economists highlighted the central role that these holdings play in shaping the economy’s momentum. This article aims to delve deeper into the impact of the Fed’s
The recent dovish shift by the U.S. Federal Reserve is likely to have implications for the Bank of Japan’s efforts to manage a weak yen. The Fed Chair, Jerome Powell, signaled a forthcoming rate cut due to rising risks in the job market, causing market participants to anticipate easing measures. Conversely, BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda
The Canada Industrial Relations Board has made a decision to put a stop to the work stoppages that have been plaguing the country’s largest railways. This decision comes after an unprecedented service disruption that threatened to have a significant impact on Canada’s export-driven economy. The independent labor tribunal intervened after a request from Canada to
NASA’s decision to have two astronauts return to Earth on a SpaceX vehicle due to issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule highlights unforeseen complications that can arise in space missions. The propulsion system glitches experienced by Starliner during its flight to the International Space Station (ISS) have left astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams stranded on
The economic challenges facing Turkish banks are expected to persist throughout the next year, according to Hakan Aran, the chief executive of Isbank, Turkey’s largest private bank by assets. These challenges stem from the country’s ongoing economic transformation, which has been characterized by high inflation and tightening measures implemented by Turkish authorities to stabilize the
Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, was reportedly arrested at the Bourget airport outside Paris. According to TF1 TV and BFM TV, the arrest was made on Saturday evening. The investigation is said to be focused on the lack of moderators on the Telegram platform, with authorities suggesting
The recent arrest of Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, at the Bourget airport outside Paris has sent shockwaves through the tech world. Durov, who is particularly influential in Russia and the former Soviet Union republics, was reportedly targeted by an arrest warrant issued in France as part
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to address the nation next week, cautioning the British public that addressing the multitude of problems plaguing the country will not be a quick fix. He acknowledges that “things will get worse before we get better,” emphasizing the need for patience and resilience as his government works to tackle
Brazil’s central bank chief, Roberto Campos Neto, recently expressed concerns about the market’s response to recent volatility. He suggested that the market may be indicating a reduced scope for fiscal and monetary interventions in the future. This observation raises questions about the effectiveness of current economic policies and their ability to address potential challenges. Impact