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Economic growth

United kingdom, Britain

Britain is likely to see faster economic growth than U.S.

According to the latest news, Goldman Sachs says that the United Kingdom looks set to see faster economic growth than the United States this year. They announced on Monday that the country races ahead with its vaccination program after its decline in 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic hit the world. The bank announced in a …

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Largest Market Cap Companies Globally

Climate change could cause the global economy to lose $23T

According to a study released by a global reinsurance company, climate change’s toll on agriculture, disease, and physical infrastructure, in addition to redirected government spending, among other issues, could cause the global economy to lose $23 trillion, 10% of its value, by 2050. The Swiss Re Institute’s report shows that output could be 18% lower …

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Ping An has reported a set of green finance activities

Ping An has reported a set of green finance activities

China’s biggest insurer, Ping An Insurance, has a set of green finance activities and quantitative performance targets. With the help of its financial product and service innovations, Ping An is hoping to support China’s goal. As we know, the Asian giant aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. It also vau to support combat against …

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Chinese president

Chinese President to speak at a climate summit on Thursday

According to state media, Chinese President Xi Jinping will give a speech On April 22 via video conference at a global leaders climate summit organized by U.S. President Joe Biden. Joe Biden has invited 40 world leaders to a two-day virtual gathering starting on Thursday. Scientists assume the world is severely lagging in tackling the …

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Global economy

The global economy recovers, but it needs time

As the COVID-19 vaccination continues and patients are recovering from long-lasting symptoms, it’s evident that the global economy starts rebounding. Remarkably, $26 trillion worth of crisis support and the arrival of vaccines have fueled a faster recovery than many anticipated. However, the destruction of jobs, widening inequalities among races, genders, generations, and geographies will leave …

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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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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 economy

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 moscow

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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Dollar and investors, Federal reserve

Jerome Powell and His Position Regarding Cryptocurrencies

Central banks all over the world started to pay more attention to cryptocurrencies. However, it is too early to say that many of them are ready to embrace cryptocurrencies. This week, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell said that cryptocurrencies remain an unstable storage of value. Moreover, the Federal Reserve is in no hurry to introduce a …

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U.S. bond yields

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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TheUS Treasury Market Suffering Amplifys Liquidity Concerns

Goldman Sachs says the U.S. economy will recover sharply

U.S President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion economic stimulus package made economists mark up their growth forecasts for not just 2021 but 2022 as well. According to Goldman Sachs, the United States economy will recover sharply from the COVID-19 pandemic, registering China-like GDP growth of 7% this year. Significantly, that would be the fastest pace for …

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