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International Finance

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Economy

Union budget: Startups give a thumbs up

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by International Finance Desk
Rural India and agriculture sector also get a boost IFM Correspondent February 29, 2016: India, it seems, is all set to promote her ‘startup destination’ image — at least that is what looks from the budget speech of Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. Jaitley introduced a slew of measures to promote a healthy and vibrant...
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Economy

China: From goods to services

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by International Finance Desk
In 2016, the Asian economic giant’s output is projected to soften gradually Ousmène Mandeng February 26, 2016: China’s slowdown has led to a considerable recalibration of market views. It is the third biggest economy after the US and the EU and is set to overtake the EU as the second largest by 2020. Clearly, China...
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Economy

Rail budget: No hike in freight fares

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by International Finance Desk
Focus on improving consumer experience February 25, 2016: The Narendra Modi-led NDA government on Thursday announced the railway budget. Suresh Prabhu, Union Railway Minister, while keeping the freight fares unchanged, announced four special trains — Tejas (with onboard entertainment and other world-class service), Uday (double-decker trains on busiest routes), Antyodaya Express (long distance train for...
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Economy

Will AEC be a force to reckon with?

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by International Finance Desk
The 10-nation group wants to make its presence felt globally Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya February 24, 2016: This year, Southeast Asian countries finally embarked on a new journey — the formation ASEAN Economic Committee (AEC). It has been in the works for years now and hence it is not surprising that expectations ran high when the...
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Economy

Lloyds Bank: Investment sentiment lowest since 2013

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by International Finance Desk
However, positivity towards gold soars February 16, 2016: This month’s Lloyds Bank Private Banking Investor Sentiment Index shows how investor sentiment has taken a significant hit following the turbulent start to 2016. With ongoing market turbulence, the actual market performance of most asset classes dropped again this month. As a result, overall investor sentiment has...
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Economy

Will falling oil prices drive global economy into a crisis?

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by International Finance Desk
An analysis by the Corporates & Markets division of Commerzbank AG February 8, 2016: If the oil price slumps, the stock prices plunge: Cheaper oil is clearly now regarded as negative, unlike in earlier times. We assess whether the economic correlations have really changed. Our analysis shows that a falling oil price is not always an...
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Economy

Equador takes a giant step to improve agricultural productivity

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by International Finance Desk
Daule-Vinces Transbasin System will ensure permanent irrigation for more than 170,000 hectares February 5, 2016: The Daule-Vinces Transbasin System, also known as DAUVIN, was inaugurated by Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa on December 22, 2015. The ceremony took place in Salamina, in the province of Guayas, where the Daule River Floodgate and Regulation Structure, one of...
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Economy

Dim outlook for Europe in 2016

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by International Finance Desk
Challenging political landscape, persistent high unemployment and a weak euro are a few of the challenges Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya February 2, 2016: Europe had been in the news in 2015, not every time for the right reasons though. Grexit, the Volkswagen scandal, migration crisis, Paris attacks were some of the low points which made economists...
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Economy

The economic effects of extreme weather

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by International Finance Desk
Can lead to cancellations of flights, long traffic delays January 27, 2016: The blizzard that passed through the East Coast this weekend was one of the largest recorded in history in terms of snow accumulation. MarketResearch.com is pleased to offer insights into how extreme weather can affect the overall economy. The following is a list...
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Economy

Saudi looks to austerity measures to cut losses

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by International Finance Desk
Government is seeking advice from experts on downsizing budget Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya January 25, 2016: Saudi Arabia has reveled in its oil-rich economy for years, but is finally feeling the pressure of falling oil prices. So much that the government is considering austerity measures. There are enough reasons to think about austerity, especially since the...
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