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Economy

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EU won’t renew contracts with J&J and AstraZeneca

The European Union Commission has decided not to renew coronavirus vaccine contracts next year with AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson (J&J), According to the Italian daily, La Stampa, the EU Commission, in agreement with the leaders of many (EU) countries, has decided not to renew the contracts with the firms that produce vaccines. The contracts …

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China's imports

China’s imports increased more than expected

China’s exports increased sharply in March. Imports growth rose to the highest in four years in yet another increase to its economic rebound. Significantly, it is signaling improving global demand amid progress in worldwide coronavirus vaccination. Last month Chinese exports gained 30.6% from a year ago in U.S. dollar terms. An impressive figure, however, still …

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Who Is Eligible for a “Plus-Up” Stimulus Check Payment?

As we all remember, U.S. President Joe Biden signed The American Rescue Plan into law on March 11. This authorized the third round of stimulus checks for many individuals and families in America. Many more U.S. citizens have filed their 2020 tax returns. Therefore, the IRS is finding that they owe more money to some …

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U.S. economic outlook is far from the central bank’s goals

According to Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard, although the U.S. economic outlook has recovered, it remains well away from where it needs to be. Brainard announced that it needs some time before both employment and inflation have achieved their goal. Earlier this week Fed released minutes from the March Federal Open Market Committee meeting. In …

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Inflation

The U.S. trade deficit rose to a record high

The U.S. trade deficit rose to a record high in February as the nation’s economic activity recovered more quickly than that of its global rivals. Analysts say it could remain elevated in 2021, with massive fiscal stimulus anticipated to spur the fastest growth in almost four decades. The economy is recovering as boosted coronavirus vaccinations …

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A decision on a digital Euro will be announced soon

European Central Bank boss Christine Legarde says a decision on a digital Euro will be announced in the following months. However, the actual release of such a currency could take years. The ECB president reported the whole process of developing a central bank digital currency could take at least another four years. However, the Bank …

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Joe Biden economic plan

Joe Biden economic plan to focus 1st on infrastructure

U.S. President Joe Biden will unveil the first part of his economic recovery package this week. Significantly, the package focuses on rebuilding roads, bridges, and other infrastructure. Meanwhile, a separate plan centers around child and health care. White House press secretary Jen Psaki verified the administration’s plans to divide the package into two legislative proposals, …

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China will lead the recovery of East Asia and Pacific

China is likely to lead the rebound of East Asia and Pacific economies in 2021. This is according to new World Bank forecasts. However, many nations will show sub-par growth as they struggle to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the World Bank’s latest East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, China’s economy will boost …

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West must engage with Moscow to develop mutual interests

According to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the West must engage with Moscow to develop mutual interests but remain very clear-eyed. The announcement was made at the Biden administration’s first cabinet-level meeting with the NATO alliance. Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General, called on Russia to continue the dialogue altought a council that has not …

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computer chip shortage automakers

The computer chip shortage starts to hit automakers

The computer chip shortage starts to hit automakers as they struggle to keep production and shipments of highly profitable pickup trucks going. After the chip shortage began, automaker companies committed to using the chips they have on hand in order to keep building their most widespread vehicles. Yet now, Ford and Stellantis are having a …

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railroad merger Canada, United States and Mexico

Railroad Merger to Connect America, Mexico, and Canada

On March 21, two of North America’s largest railroad firms reported a merger that would connect freight customers to Canada, America, and Mexico on a single network for the first time in history. Remarkably, Canadian Pacific agreed to buy Kansas City Southern in an agreement worth around $25 billion. Notably, it would combine two of …

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Rise in U.S. bond yields won’t hurt Asia’s emerging markets

According to a report by S&P Global Ratings, surging U.S. bond yields will not damage Asia’s emerging markets as severely as they did during the taper tantrum eight years ago. Taper tantrum describes the rise in U.S. Treasury yields in 2013 after the Federal Reserve reported it would wind down its quantitative easing, or asset …

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