Tag: Economic outlook
S&P Downgrades Debt-Riddled GE and GE Capital – Latest News and Updates
General Electric, known simply as GE, has been a significant player in shaping the modern world as we know it. However, despite its historical influence, the company is currently facing some substantial financial challenges...
Fragile Economic Recovery Calls for Action Global Economic Recovery: Urgent Call to Action
The world of work is at a crossroads, balancing between encouraging signs and persistent challenges. While global macroeconomic prospects appear stable, with a projected GDP growth of 3.2% for 2024 and 2025 by the...
Argentine Monthly Inflation Expected to Plummet Below 5% – a Record Low Since 2022
Argentina is expecting a significant drop in monthly inflation rates, with analysts predicting a rate of 4.9% in May. This would be the lowest increase since the end of 2022, a positive outcome attributed...
Japan’s economy is shrinking, although slightly less than previously thought
Japan's Economy Sees Slight Contraction in First QuarterUpdated 11:45 AM GMT, May 6, 2021TOKYO (AP) — Recent government data reveals that Japan's economy contracted by 1.8% in the first quarter of this year, a...
Singapore gets lion’s share of S-E Asian private equity amid regional decline: Bain report
Singapore Leads South-East Asian Private Equity Market Amid Regional Decline: Bain ReportSingapore has emerged as the dominant player in a subdued South-east Asian private equity market in 2023, according to the latest findings from...
Opinion: Time for a tune-up as NZ’s economic engine sputters
Education Crisis: Decline in Kiwi Students' SkillsIn a recent report by Oliver Hartwich, executive director of The New Zealand Initiative, it has been highlighted that Kiwi students' math, science, and reading skills have been...
Consumer confidence rebounds for first time in 3 months
Consumer Confidence Rebounds as Americans Cheer Labor MarketConsumer confidence unexpectedly rose in May, signaling the end of three straight months of declines. According to the latest index reading from the Conference Board, consumer confidence...