Pakistan Achieves Best Stock Rally Since 2002 Amid Growth Surge Pakistani stocks are set for their best annual gain in 22 years, driven by improving economic conditions and anticipated interest rate cuts Business Pakistan, KSE-100 Index, Economic Growth, Interest Rates, IMF Karachi: Pakistani stocks are really on fire this year! The KSE-100 Index has shot … Read more
India’s Central Bank Governor Optimistic About 2025 Growth India’s central bank governor anticipates a rebound in economic growth driven by strong consumer and business confidence in 2025 Business India, Sanjay Malhotra, RBI, Economic Growth, Financial Stability Mumbai: So, the new central bank governor of India, Sanjay Malhotra, is feeling pretty optimistic about the economy. He … Read more
Putin Transfers Control of AB InBev’s Russian Operations Vladimir Putin has handed over control of AB InBev’s Russian unit to a local firm, complicating the brewer’s exit strategy from the country. Business AB InBev, Russia, Vladimir Putin, Anadolu Efes, Brewing City: Moscow. So, here’s the scoop. Putin just gave a local company the reins to … Read more
LNG Exports Experience Slowest Growth Since 2015, New Data Reveals Global LNG exports are rising at the slowest rate since 2015, impacting prices and supply amid ongoing demand challenges Business LNG, Exports, Prices, US, China, Russia, Ukraine Bloomberg: So, it turns out that global liquefied natural gas exports are growing at the slowest rate we’ve … Read more
Asian Stocks Slide as Santa Claus Rally Fizzles on Wall Street Asian markets fell as Wall Street’s holiday rally lost steam, raising concerns over economic challenges and profit-taking among investors Business Asian Stocks, Wall Street, China, South Korea, Tokyo, Boeing Seoul: Asian stocks took a hit as Wall Street’s usual holiday cheer turned sour. Investors … Read more
Iron Ore Faces Worst Annual Decline Since 2015 Amid China’s Slowdown Iron ore is set for its biggest annual drop since 2015, driven by China’s property crisis and increased mining output. Business Iron Ore, China, Mining, Property Crisis, Commodities Singapore: So, it looks like iron ore is really taking a hit this year. It’s on … Read more
Chinese Stocks Set for First Annual Gain Since the Pandemic Chinese stocks are on track for their first yearly gain since the pandemic, signaling a potential recovery in the market. Business Chinese Stocks, Beijing, CSI 300 Index, Market Recovery, Investors Beijing: Chinese stocks are finally bouncing back, aiming for their first annual gain since the … Read more
China’s Factory Activity Grows Again as Economy Shows Signs of Life China’s factory activity has expanded for the third month, hinting at economic stabilization amid ongoing recovery efforts Business China, Economy, Factory Activity, Manufacturing, Stimulus Beijing: So, guess what? China’s factory activity is on the rise again! For the third month in a row, things … Read more
Oil Prices Climb as Chinese Factory Activity Grows Despite Year-End Dip Oil prices increased due to rising Chinese manufacturing, but concerns about demand suggest a lower year-end finish for crude. Business Oil, China, Brent Crude, WTI, Manufacturing, Economy SINGAPORE: So, oil prices are on the rise again! They jumped a bit after we got news … Read more
UK Consumers to Save on Essentials, Splash on Events in 2025 UK consumers are tightening their belts on essentials while splurging on entertainment and travel, signaling a shift in spending habits for 2025 Business UK, Consumers, Spending, Entertainment, Travel, Economy London: So, it looks like UK folks are being a bit more careful with their … Read more