Argentina's Milei Announces Ex-Central Bank Chief As New Economy Minister Caputo had served as the minister of economy from 2017 to 2018 and the president of the Central Bank of Argentina in 2018. Latin Times · Nov 30, 2023
Spot in Aussie T20 World Cup side 'massive driving factor' for Jason Behrendorff RAIPUR: In a series which is turning out to be a nightmare for bowlers in both India and Australia- flat wickets, marauding batsmen and the onset of dew in the night making life hell for them- the visitors' left-arm pacer Jason Behrendorff has stood out with his outstanding economy rate:… The Times of India · Nov 30, 2023
Starmer, Brown, Sunak and Hunt lead tributes to former chancellor Alistair Darling – as it happened Alistair Darling was ‘one of the great chancellors’, says Jeremy Hunt, while Gordon Brown remembers ‘a statesman of unimpeachable integrity’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023
China factory activity contracts in November for 2nd straight month despite stimulus measures An official survey of Chinese manufacturers shows that factory activity contracted for a second straight month in November The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023
Yes, Heavy Regulation Hurts the Economy. Just Look at France. We're often told European countries are better off thanks to big-government policies. So why is the U.S. beating France in many important ways? Reason · Nov 30, 2023
Markets Drift Ahead Of US Inflation, But Rate Cut Hopes Build Asian markets struggled Thursday following another tepid performance on Wall Street, with focus on the release of key US inflation data that comes as traders ramp up bets the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next year. International Business Times · Nov 30, 2023
Stock Market Today: Stocks Give Back GDP Gains After Beige Book The latest GDP report showed the U.S. economy grew at a rapid-fire rate in the third quarter, but the Fed's Beige Book sparked concerns. Kiplinger · Nov 29, 2023
Nigeria's leader presents a $34 billion spending plan that prioritizes the economy and security Nigeria’s leader has presented a $34.8 billion spending plan for 2024 to federal lawmakers with a focus on stabilizing Africa’s largest but ailing economy and tackling a deadly security crisis The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023
Tamil Nadu signs MoUs for investments worth over ₹5,500 crore TN govt's Investment Conclave in Chennai saw 293 MoUs signed, proposing ₹5,566.92 cr investment. It will create jobs for 26,477 people & help TN become $1 trn economy by 2030. 241 proposals for ₹2,97,196 cr have been attracted since DMK came to power. The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023
Manufacturers argue growth and sustainability no longer mean tradeoffs: ‘They go hand in hand’ As governments meet for the COP28 climate conference, businesses cannot afford to wait—they’re planning for a decarbonized economy now. Fortune · Nov 29, 2023
Trump vows to save young voters from ‘crushed dreams’ in op-ed Former president pushes notion he’ll revive US economy even as his lack of pandemic leadership did ‘enormous damage’ The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023
Karnataka’s IT exports crossed ₹3 lakh crore in FY 2023: Priyank Kharge Karnataka IT/ITeS exports cross ₹3.2 lakh cr in FY23, 40% of total jobs in knowledge economy, 65% of aerospace/defence exports. Karnataka seeks to spark global tech connectivity, executed two programmes to Dusseldorf, UAE in FY23-24. State has 14,000 startups, 440 GCCs, seeks to fix infrastructural chaos. The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023
Back in the red, no second surplus in budget update The mid-year budget update will reveal a substantial improvement to the bottom line, but not a surplus, the federal treasurer says. AAP · Nov 29, 2023
US Economic Growth In Third Quarter Was Stronger Than Previously Estimated The upward revision was caused by stronger business investment and government spending. International Business Times · Nov 29, 2023
The Conversation · Nov 29, 2023 Inflation has affected the UK, US and Europe differently – here's what this means for interest rates The Bank of England’s governor has repeatedly warned that it will not cut UK interest rates any time soon, even with a recent sharp fall in consumer price inflation.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2023 UK forecast for second-worst economic growth in the G7 The UK economy is set for the second-slowest growth of the world’s G7 advanced economies, according to new forecasts.
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023 US economic growth for last quarter is revised up to a 5.2% annual rate Shrugging off higher interest rates, America’s consumers spent enough to help drive the economy to a brisk 5.2% annual pace from July through September, the government reported in an upgrade from its previous estimate
Kiplinger · Nov 29, 2023 More Signs of Belt-Tightening and a Slowing Economy: The Kiplinger Letter Although fewer banks are tightening lending standards, more businesses and households are feeling the squeeze.
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023 Argentina's president-elect announces his pick for economy minister Argentina’s President-elect Javier Milei says he's chosen Luis Caputo, a former finance minister and Central Bank chief who is known as an expert in markets, to lead the Economy Ministry when the right-wing leader takes office on Dec. 10
International Business Times · Nov 29, 2023 OECD Trims Global Growth Forecast, Warns Of Conflict Risk The world economy is likely headed for a soft landing next year, the OECD said Wednesday as it pared back its growth forecast, but warned the Israel-Hamas conflict could throw a spanner in the works.
The Texas Tribune · Nov 29, 2023 Despite strong economy, Texas cities grapple with excess office space As remote and hybrid working become the new normal, major Texas cities are facing a decline in office tenants. It’s too soon to tell what that means for the vitality of downtowns.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023 Central banks ‘risk tipping UK and other developed countries into recession’ Stance on inflation poses threat to ‘soft landing’ forecast for global economy, says OECD
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023 The world economy will slow next year because of inflation, high rates and war, OECD says The global economy, which has proved surprisingly resilient this year, is expected to falter next year under the strain of wars, still-elevated inflation and continued high interest rates
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023 Blow for Rishi Sunak as UK to have second-slowest growth in G7 The OECD slashes its economic growth forecast for UK, while increasing expected inflation rate
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023 Sweden's economy shrinks in the third quarter to signal that a recession may have hit the country Sweden’s economy shrank in the third quarter of 2023 to mark the second time of contraction and signal that a recession may have hit the country