Construction workers in Guizhou province, China

Chinese Markets Grapple with Stimulus Disappointment Amid Sluggish Economic Outlook

Chinese markets recently after Beijing unveiled a highly anticipated stimulus package, which many hoped would mark the start of a much-needed economic recovery for the world’s second-largest economy. Traders were quick to act, sending stock markets soaring across Shanghai and...
IAF-F-35I-takeoff-Blue-Flag-AMIT9330 Israeli air force

Weapons, War, and Economy: How Israel’s Defense Firms Are Bolstering National Security and Economic Survival

As Israel grapples with an unprecedented multi-front conflict, fighting Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthi rebels in Yemen, and Iranian-backed militias in Syria and Jordan, while preparing for potential direct military engagement with Iran, questions have emerged about the...
Constumers check products at a wholesaler,as Argentina is due to release consumer inflation data for April, in Buenos Aires

Argentina’s Inflation Crisis: Slowing, But No Relief in Sight for Ordinary Citizens

Argentina’s economy, once hailed as one of South America’s powerhouses, is in turmoil as triple-digit inflation wreaks havoc on the everyday lives of its residents. Although there are early signs that inflation may be slowing, this development offers little solace...
Japan Economic

Timee’s IPO Success Masks Deeper Challenges in Japan’s Gig Economy

Timee, Japan's leading gig work platform, held its first earnings call since its much-anticipated listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in July. CEO Ryo Ogawa proudly announced robust financial performance, underlined by a 72.6% increase in sales revenue and a...
Chinese Yuan

Lifeline for China’ Economy: China’s Stimulus Blitz Fuels Stock Market, But Will It Solve the Economy’s Deeper Problems?

The Governor of China's central bank, Pan Gongsheng announced an ambitious set of economic measures aimed at revitalizing the nation's faltering economy. This announcement came just a week before the 75th anniversary of Communist Party rule and signaled China's urgency...
Japanese Yen (JPY)

Yen Czar: How Masato Kanda Took on Speculators and Shaped Japan’s Economic

For several years, Masato Kanda hardly slept. "Three hours a night is an exaggeration," Kanda chuckles as he recalls his grueling schedule from his office in Tokyo. "I slept for three hours consecutively before being woken up, but I then...
South Korea

Geopolitical Challenges South Korea’s Economy is Facing

South Korea's economy cooled in 2023, with global demand for exports declining to an estimated 1.4%, geopolitical challenges, and weakening domestic demand. Despite expected growth in 2024, South Korea's long-term economic growth will be impacted by structural challenges from changing...
China Economic Data

China Evergrande’s Liquidation Could Affect Global Economy

China's liquidation order for Evergrande Group from a Hong Kong court is not a "Lehman moment" but rather a move that catalyzes Beijing to address its property crisis. The People's Bank of China has lowered the reserve requirement ratio (RRR)...
karachi, Pakistan

Pakistan’s New Government to Revitalize Economy

Pakistan is grappling with a severe economic downturn, high unemployment, and political instability. The country's economic and social issues are largely attributed to the Pakistan Democratic Movement coalition government's election year policies, such as exchange rate caps and import controls,...
Hong Kong

Is Hong Kong’s Economy on the Path to Recovery?

Hong Kong's economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic was short-lived and softer than expected, with private consumption growing but imports and exports remaining weak. Capital investment and tourism have also been lacking, with visitor arrivals only 65% of their 2018...
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