Money
US Tariffs Threaten to Sharply Curtail India's Jewellery Exports
Bill White
Apr 03, 2025
India's $32 billion gems and jewellery industry is bracing for a significant decline in exports following the imposition of a 26% tariff by the United States, its largest market. The move, announced recently, is expected to significantly impede overseas sales and cast a shadow over the industry's prospects.
Positive Industrial and Retail sales Figures in China Tempered by Weak Real Estate
Chris Dugal
Mar 18, 2024
China's retail sales and factory output in the January–February period exceeded predictions, signaling a strong start to 2024 and providing some respite to authorities even though the property sector's crisis continues to weigh on the economy and confidence.
Cryptoverse: Security Warning! Altcoins Valued $100 Billion Sunk
Chris Dugal
Jun 13, 2023
Being an altcoin right now is challenging. Insecurity reigns.
Biodiversity Monitoring Gets a Boost with Air Pollution Sensors
Annie Lee
Jun 05, 2023
Envision having a "genetic dossier" that, by examining environmental genetic remnants, outlines all the flora and fauna in a certain vicinity, similar to how a meteorological forecast enumerates precipitation, temperature, and wind.
To Buy Stock or Sell Because of Inflation?
Andruw Harris
Jun 14, 2023
The current inflationary trends, both domestically and internationally, understandably prompt queries about the ideal strategies for managing one's equity holdings.
As Trade War Erupts, OPEC Seizes a Strategic Advantage
Noah Gray
Apr 07, 2025
The recent global trade war, initiated by US tariffs, may inadvertently benefit OPEC.
Six Things To Do If You're Barely Scraping By Financially
Andruw Harris
Aug 07, 2024
When money is tight, creating a detailed budget is crucial. List all your monthly income and essential expenses, like rent, utilities, groceries, and transportation.
Chinese Battery and Energy Storage Companies Consider Significant Investment in Vietnam
Chris Dugal
Jun 07, 2023
According to sources in the business and government, two Chinese manufacturers of energy storage devices and batteries are considering making hundreds of millions of dollars in investments in Vietnam.
Chipmakers Face Triple Threat as Trump's Tariffs Escalate
Andruw Harris
Apr 09, 2025
Global semiconductor giants—including TSMC, Samsung, and Intel—are bracing for a triple blow from the Trump administration's widening trade war, with higher costs, slumping demand, and disrupted U.S. expansion plans threatening the $600 billion industry.
Oil Prices Rise as Tensions in the Middle East Increase
Chris Dugal
Feb 23, 2024
In spite of a significant increase in US crude stocks, oil futures ended Thursday's trading session higher as conflicts in the Red Sea persisted and the Houthis, who are allied with Iran, intensified their attacks close to Yemen.
Brazil's Auto Exports Is to Significantly Decline This Year As the Argentina Situation Worsens
Chris Dugal
Oct 07, 2023
Brazilian vehicle exports are expected to decline by double digits in 2023 compared to the year before, according to the automotive association Anfavea, as shipments to Argentina, a neighboring country, are being negatively impacted by a severe economic crisis.
Shein's Pre-IPO Campaign in Britain Faces Resistance from European Retailers and Politicians
Andruw Harris
Jun 11, 2024
As Shein, the online fast-fashion retailer, intensifies its pre-IPO activities in Britain, it is encountering growing opposition from Europe's retail industry and lawmakers.
Apple's Share Value Increases by 2.15%
Andruw Harris
Jun 12, 2023
Apple Shares Increase by 2.15%: The Analysis Behind the Rise Shares of Apple (NASDAQ:APPL) experienced a 2.15% surge this past Monday, causing quite a stir among the company's investors.
July Rate Increase Is Less Likely if Canada's Inflation Rate Drops in May
Chris Dugal
Jun 28, 2023
Data released on Tuesday revealed that Canada's yearly inflation rate in May was 3.4%, which was lower than it had been in the previous two years. This makes the case for raising interest rates again as soon as the following month less compelling.
Dollar Stable but Remians Vulnerable Following Fed Steer
Chris Dugal
Nov 06, 2023
Main world currencies opened Monday morning steady as traders braced for an extension of the US dollar's losses from late last week following the Fed's dialing down of hawkish rhetoric.
Microsoft Highlights the Strength of AI, but Shares Fall as Market Absorbs Costs
Chris Dugal
Jan 31, 2024
Tuesday's quarterly revenue and profit figures for Microsoft beat market expectations, thanks in part to new AI features that encouraged customers to use its Azure cloud service while developing their own AI services.
Due to Rising Prices, French Consumers Buy Less Detergent and Fewer Tampons
Chris Dugal
Sept 26, 2023
as the prices of goods manufactured by well-known companies like P&G and Unilever rise, French consumers are buying less personal hygiene and household goods, such as sacrificing tampons and detergent for laundry.
Gulf States Navigate Trump's New Tariffs: Minimal Direct Impact, Larger Global Concerns
Mike Seth
Apr 03, 2025
Despite new "reciprocal tariffs" imposed by the Trump administration, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries face a relatively small direct impact. However, experts warn that the broader global economic consequences of these tariffs could negatively affect the region through dampened growth and energy demand.
Asia Stocks Climb; Manufacturing Bets Drive Metals to Soar
Chris Dugal
Apr 09, 2024
Amidst anticipation of a global manufacturing resurgence, industrial metals prices continued to rise on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Asian equities increased slightly more cautiously prior to this week's US inflation data and an important meeting of the European Central Bank.
China Calls Emergency Meeting as U.S. Tariffs Jump to 104%
Emma Rigby
Apr 02, 2025
Top Chinese leaders will convene an urgent high-level meeting as early as Wednesday to craft a response to the U.S.'s escalated trade war, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Asian Manufacturing Activity Surges in May Amid Global Demand Uptick
Andruw Harris
Jun 03, 2024
Manufacturing activity across Asia saw notable growth in May, driven by a surge in global demand. This trend, highlighted in private surveys released on Monday, suggests a sustained economic recovery in the region, with China showing early signs of rebounding.
UAE Fuel Prices Set to Drop Over 5% in April 2025
Mike Seth
Mar 31, 2025
UAE residents can expect a significant decrease in fuel prices for April 2025, with reductions exceeding 5% across all fuel types.
Investor Optimism Fuels Continued Growth in Asian Markets
Andruw Harris
May 21, 2024
Investor enthusiasm for stocks and risk assets shows no sign of abating, suggesting more gains across Asian markets on Tuesday.
A Deal Between Binance and SEC will Keep US Client Assets in Country
Chris Dugal
Jun 17, 2023
The largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, Binance and Binance.US have signed a deal with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to guarantee that US client assets stay in the country up until the end of a broad lawsuit the regulatory body launched this month.
Oil Gains amid Concerns about Middle East Supplies
Chris Dugal
Jan 04, 2024
After disruptions of a Libyan field and growing tensions surrounding the Israel and Gaza conflict, worries about Middle East supply continued to drive up oil prices on Thursday, building on strong gains in the previous trading session.
Argentina's Markets React to the Beginning of Milei era with Caution
Chris Dugal
Dec 12, 2023
In anticipation of the new president's promised economic downturn treatment, investors largely remained cautious on Argentina's financial markets on Monday as local stocks rose to herald the beginning of the Javier Milei era.
China Will Limit the Export of Chipmaking Ingredients as US Considers Further Restrictions
Chris Dugal
Jul 04, 2023
The latest shot in a growing trade war between Beijing and Washington over access to high-tech microchips was fired on Monday when China's commerce ministry said that it would regulate exports of several metals that are frequently utilized in the semiconductor industry.
Nvidia Stock Rises as Revenue Prediction Exceeds Projections, Demand for AI Continues
Chris Dugal
Feb 22, 2024
Nvidia's shares rose 10% after hours on Wednesday as the company predicted a nearly threefold increase in quarterly revenue that is far above projections.
