Choppy waters: On India’s post-COVID recovery The economy’s post-COVID recovery is far from complete; spurring consumption is the key The Hindu · Jun 1, 2022
Australian businesses benefited from rising prices. Workers? Not so much Strong GDP figures and growth is disguising what’s really happening: a shift to an economy where workers get less and less of their fair share The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2022
GDP numbers a positive surprise, says SBI report NEW DELHI: The gross domestic product (GDP) numbers released by the Centre on Tuesday do not disappoint much, instead it inspires the market, economists at the State Bank of India (SBI) said in a report. The Times of India · Jun 1, 2022
Analysis: Unexplained tax revenue growth vexes budget scorekeepers WASHINGTON — The term “unexplained” doesn’t appear too often in official government documents, unless they are dealing with possible paranormal events, like UFOs. Yet the reference is sprinkled throughout the Congressional Budget Office’s latest budget and economic outlook to describe the recent strength in federal tax receipts that’s blown away… Tribune News Service · Jun 1, 2022
Russia's Manufacturing Activity Moves Into Expansion Territory For First Time Since Ukraine Invasion Russia's invasion of Ukraine proved determinantal to the smaller nation, with the World Bank estimating a 45% contraction in Ukraine's GDP in 2022. The aggressor also had to pay a price, as evidenced by a slowdown in growth. Benzinga · Jun 1, 2022
Economic, fiscal reform draft hints at spending 2% of GDP for defense Much attention was focused on how the draft of the government's economic and fiscal reform policy would refer to an increase in defense spending. Released Tuesday, the draft of the Basic Policy on Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform ultimately did not specify the range of increase, but did refer… The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 1, 2022
Unexplained tax revenue growth vexes budget scorekeepers - Roll Call Analysis: The CBO’s latest budget and economic outlook, which describes recent strength in federal tax receipts, is a head-scratcher. Roll Call · Jun 1, 2022
Saudi Launches 200 Projects in 74 Countries to Support Kingdom’s Non-Oil Exports More than 200 projects were launched in 74 countries to support the export of Saudi national products, revealed a recent report that monitored the level of achievements of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 in 2021. The projects come within the framework of supporting Saudi products’ access to international markets, the report… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 1, 2022
Australia’s economic growth slows in March quarter despite rise in household spending GDP figures show annual rate of growth in the Australian economy declined from 4.2% in December quarter to 3.3% in first three months of 2022 The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2022
GDP growth beats expectations, but who benefits most as profits outpace wages? Australia's economic growth beat analyst forecasts over the first few months of the year, but there is evidence the benefits are being felt more by business owners than workers. ABC News · Jun 1, 2022
The Loop: A new Labor cabinet to be sworn in, Ukraine jails more Russians, and fresh research into old sharks Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop. ABC News · May 31, 2022
GDP measures economic growth and recessions but what if we're counting the wrong things? GDP figures tell us the value of most things produced in Australia in a three-month period. But what if we’re counting the wrong things? ABC News · May 31, 2022
India's GDP slowdown in Q4 due to pandemic, high commodity prices NEW DELHI: The slowdown seen in India's GDP growth to a four-quarter low of 4.1 per cent in January-March period of 2021-22 was mainly on account of impact of the third Covid wave and high commodity prices, opined experts. The Times of India · May 31, 2022
Stagflationary risk low for India compared to others, says CEA NEW DELHI: Chief economic adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Tuesday ruled out the risk of stagflation for India, saying the economy is better placed than other nations. The Times of India · May 31, 2022
The Times of India · May 31, 2022 GDP grows 8.7% in FY22: Highest in 22 years NEW DELHI: India's gross domestic product (GDP) for financial year 2021-22 expanded to 8.7 per cent, highest in 22 years in terms of back series data.
Birmingham Post · May 31, 2022 Wales the only UK nation to see its economy shrink Figures from the Office for National Statistics show the Welsh economy contracted in Q3 on 2021 compared to the previous quarter
The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2022 UK credit card borrowing soars by most since 2005 as mortgage approvals slide – as it happened Number of UK mortgages approved hit two-year low in April, as consumers spend more on credit as inflation rises
The Times of India · May 30, 2022 Tobacco affects GDP, environment, kills non-smokers: Docs NAGPUR: Most of us know that tobacco kills tens of thousands of people at a young age in India, with Vidarbha being the capital of oral cancer due to the excessive consumption of ‘kharra’, the local form of chewable tobacco. But the loss is not just limited to those who…
The Times of India · May 30, 2022 8 years, 8 indicators: How economy fared under Modi government NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP government embarked upon their journey in 2014 to create an India that is self-sufficient in all aspects and where all sections of the society have access to basic amenities.
The New Daily · May 30, 2022 Market Wrap: ASX200 set to start the week on a high, while Omicron and floods decelerate growth The ASX200 locked in a second straight week of gains closing 0.5 per cent higher at 7182, supported by gains in the materials and financial sectors.
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 30, 2022 Qatar Central Bank Expects GDP Growth of 3.5% in 2022 Qatar’s gross domestic product (GDP) should grow 3.5% in 2022, Central Bank Governor Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani told a conference on Sunday in Doha. In his opening keynote at The Euromoney Qatar Conference on Sunday, Sheikh Bandar announced that the bank is working on designing a new…
The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2022 ‘China in mind’: Japan mulls beefing up military as Ukraine war rings alarm Country could double spending and acquire ‘first-strike’ capability in shift away from defensive postwar posture
The New Daily · May 29, 2022 Alan Kohler: Jim Chalmers needs an inquiry into tax By far the best thing Jim Chalmers could do for his party and the country would be to find a way to escape the 23.9 per cent limit on tax to GDP.
StockNews.com · May 28, 2022 Is the Market Rally for Real This Time? Another impressive rally this week after flirting with bear market territory. The question on everyone's mind...Is it safe yet??? Meaning are we done with this correction and getting back to bull market conditions. Or is this yet another temporary rally that gives way to the next leg lower? Exploring those…
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 28, 2022 Saudi Arabia Ranks 1st Globally in Date Exports at $324 Mln Saudi Arabia has ranked first globally in terms of the value of date exports in 2021, which stood at SAR1.215 billion ($320 million), according to the International Trade Center’s TradeMap. The National Center for Palms and Dates stated that the achievement reflects the wise leadership’s keenness to enhance non-oil exports…