Startup ecosystem 2023 The year 2021 was a defining moment for tech firms, with significant global expansion. The trend continued through... Published 03 Jan, 2024 09:01am
Opinion Bond vigilantes and inversion anxiety One of Wall Street’s enduring lessons, “inverted yield curves don’t always predict recessions, but all... Updated 05 Oct, 2023 06:45am
Markets Oil rebound more likely this year, $100 a barrel possible, OPEC sources say LONDON: Oil may resume its rally in 2023 as Chinese demand recovers after COVID curbs were scrapped and lack of... Published 10 Feb, 2023 10:20pm
Markets Gulf stocks gain despite weak Oil, U.S. consumer data Most major Gulf equities recovered early losses to close slightly higher on Thursday as investors in the region... Published 19 Jan, 2023 09:47pm
World Davos 2023: Global recession in 2023 seen as likely in WEF survey DAVOS: Two-thirds of private and public sector chief economists surveyed by the World Economic Forum (WEF) expect a... Published 16 Jan, 2023 05:31pm
Markets Oil rises after US fuel stocks draw down NEW YORK: Oil prices rose nearly 2% on Thursday after posting the biggest two-day loss for the start of a year in... Published 06 Jan, 2023 06:37am
Markets Copper set for first yearly fall since 2018 on slowdown woes BENGALURU: Copper edged up on Friday, but was heading for its first yearly decline since 2018 as an overall stronger... Published 03 Jan, 2023 03:25am
Markets Copper slips on poor demand prospects LONDON: Copper prices slipped on Thursday as surging COVID infections in top consumer China and worries about a... Published 30 Dec, 2022 05:50am
World Half of world’s democracies in decline: watchdog STOCKHOLM: Half of the world’s democracies are in a state of decline amid worsening civil liberties and rule of ... Published 01 Dec, 2022 07:14am
Print Oil rises as OPEC+ focus on supply cuts outweighs recession concerns LONDON: Oil rose on Tuesday after top exporter Saudi Arabia said OPEC+ was sticking with output cuts and could take... Updated 23 Nov, 2022 09:30am
Markets VLSFO premium extends climb SINGAPORE: Asia’s spot cash premium for 0.5% very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) rose for a third straight session ... Published 23 Nov, 2022 05:55am
BR Research Cotton: market mayhem Volatility refuses to die in the cotton market. After closing October at 2-year low price of 72cents per lb, world... Published 07 Nov, 2022 08:56am
Markets Oil settles up as further interest rate hikes loom LODON/MELBOURNE/SINGAPORE: Oil prices settled up by more than 5% on Friday amid uncertainty around future interest... Published 06 Nov, 2022 03:44am
Business & Finance Delay in sales tax refunds adversely affecting export cycle, says PTEA FAISALABAD: Undue delay in payment of exporters’ sales tax refunds against approved Refund Payment Orders (RPOs) ... Published 21 Oct, 2022 05:57am
Editorials ‘Dangerous new normal’ EDITORIAL: IMF (International Monetary Fund) chief Kristalina Georgieva’s warning about a “dangerous new... Published 16 Oct, 2022 03:53am
Markets Oil falls on fears of global recession, China Covid flare-up LONDON: Oil prices fell about 2% on Tuesday, extending the previous session’s almost 2% decline, as recession ... Published 12 Oct, 2022 05:46am
World IMF warns inflation fight, geopolitical events driving up financial stability risks WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday that global financial stability risks have increased,... Published 11 Oct, 2022 07:29pm
Print World Bank, IMF see rising risks of global recession WASHINGTON: World Bank President David Malpass and International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina ... Updated 11 Oct, 2022 10:00am
Business & Finance JPMorgan CEO Dimon warns of recession in 6 to 9 months JPMorgan Chase & Co Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said on Monday the United States and the global economy could ... Updated 10 Oct, 2022 10:43pm
World World Bank's Malpass, IMF's Georgieva see rising risks of global recession WASHINGTON: World Bank President David Malpass and International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina ... Updated 10 Oct, 2022 09:09pm
Business & Finance Revamp of World Bank, lenders needed to tackle global problems: Yellen WASHINGTON: The World Bank and development lenders need to evolve to tackle the complex challenges that the world is... Published 07 Oct, 2022 05:59am
Business & Finance WTO slashes 2023 trade forecast as recession looms GENEVA: The World Trade Organization on Wednesday dramatically lowered its global trade forecast for 2023, as... Updated 06 Oct, 2022 09:30am
Editorials Global recession? EDITORIAL: It’s not surprising that the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has also started worrying and warning about... Published 03 Oct, 2022 05:52am
Business & Finance WTO chief warns world edging into ‘global recession’ GENEVA: The World Trade Organization’s chief said Tuesday she believes the world is heading towards a global... Published 28 Sep, 2022 05:51am
World WTO chief warns world edging into ‘global recession’ GENEVA: The World Trade Organization’s chief said Tuesday she believes the world is heading towards a global... Published 27 Sep, 2022 05:53pm
Editorials Showdown looms in Islamabad EDITORIAL: PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf) Chairman Imran Khan seems pretty certain that his call to march on the... Published 24 Sep, 2022 03:49am
Opinion No way around another recession? This is turning out to be a sombre week for international markets as they digest the upside August inflation ... Published 15 Sep, 2022 05:57am
World Global economy may avoid recession as inflation risks ease: J.P. Morgan The global economy could avert a recession as data points to a potential soft landing, J.P. Morgan analysts said,... Published 13 Sep, 2022 06:29pm
BR Research Oil prices jittery Over the last 12 days, Brent crude oil prices have dropped significantly. The price of a barrel of oil has dropped... Published 12 Sep, 2022 08:23am
Opinion Economic indicators in July 2022 The first month of 2022-23 which has just come to an end presents a mixed picture. Perhaps the most positive... Published 11 Aug, 2022 04:35am
