Global Economy
Analysis / Inflation is not dead, it’s just resting
Inflation in the United States picked up in the late 1960s in the wake of the Vietnam War and spending on President Lyndon Johnson’s “Great Society” set of social programs
New rules drive Japanese trucking sector to the brink
Since April, truck drivers' annual overtime has been capped at 960 hours, or 80 hours per month on average, alongside new rules including on break stops
Analysis / China's growth reprieve will be short-lived
The People's Bank of China, Ministry of Finance and other departments have at least announced enough stimulus measures to convince economists this year's performance will be on-target
Boeing and workers reach tentative deal to end strike
Boeing confirmed a tentative deal was reached and said it includes a 35 percent pay raise over four years and a one-time signing bonus of $7,000
China posts slowest growth in over a year
China posted its slowest growth in a year and a half on Friday, underlining the deep economic woes the country faces as its central bank launched a new bid to boost markets and hinted at a further rate cut in coming months.
Oil prices fall, weekly 7% drop on China demand woes, mixed Mideast outlook
Brent crude futures fell $1.39, or 1.87 percent, to $73.06 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude settled at$69.22 a barrel, down $1.45 or 2.05 percent
China posts slowest growth in over a year as property woes drag
The economy expanded 4.6 percent year-on-year in the third quarter, down from 4.7 in the previous three months and the slowest since early 2023
US budget deficit widens to $1.8 tn, third highest on record
This year marks the third highest US deficit, behind 2021 and 2020, according to the Treasury
Remittance plunged 21.47% in August
It came down to $1.59 billion from last year August's $2.03 billion
China will widen market access for the service industry, Xi says
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday that China would widen market access in the service industry and promote cross-border services trade.
India cuts windfall tax on crude
The Indian government will cut the windfall tax on petroleum crude to 6,700 rupees ($81.03) per metric ton from 7,100 rupees starting on Saturday, according to a government notification issued on Friday.
India’s factory activity hits 3-month high
India’s factory growth accelerated at the fastest pace in three months in August, driven by strong growth in new orders and output, according to a private survey that however also showed job creation was at a four-month low.
US jobless rate jumps
US job growth picked up in August, but the unemployment rate jumped to 3.8 percent and wage gains moderated, suggesting that labour market conditions were easing and cementing expectations that the Federal Reserve will not raise interest rates this month.
India’s rice area grows on higher prices
Indian farmers have planted 39.8 million hectares (98.3 million acres) with rice, up 3.7 percent on the same period last year, farm ministry data showed on Friday, as record high prices prompted farmers to expand the area.
Dollar gains after mixed jobs report
The dollar gained against the euro and Japanese yen on Friday after the August jobs report showed a still strong labour market, despite some signs of deterioration.
‘Develop human resource, not mega infrastructures for country’s growth’
Professor Wahiduddin Mahmud says at ERF event
Bangladesh can export $500 million flowers a year: minister
Govt opens a wholesale flower market in Dhaka's Gabtoli
Why is China's economy slowing down and could it get worse?
China's economic growth is slowing down as policymakers try to fix a property market downturn, with troubles at major developer Country Garden in focus. Concerns are mounting over whether the world's second-largest economy is coming closer to a crunch point: