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China’s industrial output and retail sales growth in November 2023 indicated a mixed recovery for the world’s second-largest economy. While industrial output expanded at the fastest pace since February 2022, retail sales growth fell short of expectations. This article critically analyzes the data, considering the low base effect and the challenges faced by the Chinese

In a decision that was widely expected, the Bank of England announced on Thursday that it will keep its main interest rate unchanged at 5.25%. This decision comes as the central bank aims to maintain a restrictive monetary policy for an extended period of time. Although some members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) argued

The Federal Reserve has made the decision to keep its key interest rate steady for the third consecutive meeting, signaling a sense of stability in the economy. The benchmark overnight borrowing rate will remain in the targeted range of 5.25% to 5.5%. This decision was made by the policymakers on the Federal Open Market Committee

The stock market value of India has recently eclipsed that of Hong Kong, solidifying its position as the seventh largest stock market in the world. With the National Stock Exchange of India’s market capitalization standing at $3.989 trillion, slightly trumping Hong Kong’s $3.984 trillion, India’s economic potential appears increasingly promising. This accomplishment comes as no

Markets are currently grappling with uncertainty regarding the likelihood of a recession in the United States. Hedge fund manager David Neuhauser argues that someone in the market has misjudged the situation. Speaking on CNBC, Neuhauser explains that investors are banking on a “Goldilocks” scenario where the economy neither grows too quickly nor shrinks too much.

There’s a popular investing strategy that has gained traction among dividend hungry investors over the years. Known as the “Dogs of the Dow,” this approach, popularized by investor Michael O’Higgins in the early 1990s, aims to capture both cash payouts and price appreciation. The idea is simple: at the beginning of each year, investors buy

China’s economy continues to face challenges as consumer prices in the country fell at the fastest rate in three years in November. Additionally, factory-gate deflation deepened, signaling a heightened deflationary pressure on the economy. These concerning indicators raise doubts about the strength of the economic recovery and the effectiveness of existing measures to stimulate domestic

The labor union issues faced by Tesla in Scandinavia have intensified as the company recently lost a legal battle against Sweden’s postal service. The dispute arose when the postal service’s workers refused to deliver license plates to the U.S. electric vehicle giant in a show of solidarity with striking mechanics. Tesla took legal action, but

In a surprising turn of events, shares of Google skyrocketed by over 5% following the announcement of its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemini. This new development puts Google in direct competition with tech giants like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Meta. While the market seems to have embraced this news, it raises several crucial questions about

The Bank of England has issued a warning about the current state of the economy, acknowledging that household finances are currently performing better than expected. However, the effects of higher borrowing costs have not yet fully manifested in the overall economy. Despite a rocky global economic landscape, the central bank has taken measures to combat