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Davos Experts See Subdued World Economy in 2024, Regional Divergence Expected

According to a survey of leading economists issued on Monday, the global economy faces a year of muted growth expectations and uncertainty owing to geopolitical unrest, tight financing conditions, and the disruptive influence of artificial intelligence.

Jan 15, 2024 9:28 AM EST


How to Profit From the Coming AI Boom

As more companies stake their fortunes on AI, a new era of unprecedented wealth and opportunity is on the horizon.

Dec 23, 2023 6:30 AM EST


TikTok Shop Makes Triumphant Return to Indonesia After $1.5 Billion Investment

In order to revive its online retail operation in Indonesia, social networking app TikTok has partnered with GoTo, a major player in the country's technology sector.

Dec 11, 2023 6:40 AM EST


China's Shipments Surge After Six-Month Slump, Bringing Relief to Factories

For the first time in six months, China's exports increased in November, indicating that manufacturers in the second-biggest economy in the world are drawing customers with low prices in an effort to recover from a protracted decline in demand.

Dec 07, 2023 6:49 AM EST


Pakistanis Grapple with Inflation as Floods and Politics Fuel Cost Crisis

The prolonged economic crisis has affected millions of Pakistanis, as the nation receives its 23rd bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) since 1958.

Dec 05, 2023 10:50 AM EST


China's State Banks Eye Strategic Dollar-Yuan Swaps

China's biggest state-owned banks were observed on Tuesday exchanging dollars for yuan in the onshore swap market and then selling those dollars in the spot market to strengthen the yuan.

Dec 05, 2023 8:07 AM EST


UK Government Intervenes to Investigate Potential Abu Dhabi Takeover of The Telegraph

The culture and media secretary has stepped in to investigate the Daily Telegraph's sale to a business supported by the royal family of Abu Dhabi.

Dec 01, 2023 11:10 AM EST


Walmart Diversifies Supply Chain by Sourcing More Goods from India

As part of its efforts to reduce costs and diversify its supply chain, Walmart is importing more items into the United States from India and decreasing its reliance on China, according to data seen by Reuters.

Nov 29, 2023 10:10 AM EST


Australia Imposes Ban on Vapes to Safeguard Public Health: How Will It Affect Businesses?

Australia will prohibit the importation of disposable vaporizers in January, with the aim of reducing childhood nicotine addiction.

Nov 29, 2023 9:00 AM EST


Shein Files for U.S. IPO As $66 Billion Chinese Fashion Giant Expands Globally

Shein has quietly registered to go public in the United States as the Chinese-founded fast-fashion giant seeks to broaden its appeal internationally with a much-discussed IPO.

Nov 28, 2023 8:30 AM EST


Lawmakers Sound Alarm over BoE's Role in Government Policy and Call for Urgent Reforms

A damning analysis by senior U.K. officials claims that the Bank of England's present mandate puts it at danger of being entangled with larger government policy goals and compromises its ability to concentrate on bringing down inflation.

Nov 28, 2023 2:40 AM EST


UK Prime Minister Sunak Unveils $37 Billion Investment Drive to Woo Global Investors

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hosted global CEOs after announcing 29.5 billion pounds ($36.76 billion) in private sector investments in the nation.

Nov 26, 2023 9:57 PM EST