Category : Economy

Falling home sales and foreign investment adding to woes Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya   November 3, 2014: The dragons have been the envy of many countries for long. With the economy growing in double digit for most of the 2000s, to being the largest manufacturing hub in the world, China’s growth story so far has been...

There are not enough alternatives for Palestinian consumers Alessandra Bajec  October 20, 2014: Israel’s recent offensive in Gaza triggered an unprecedented boycott of Israeli products across the West Bank, as many Palestinians opted for local equivalents in response to the Israeli military operation. Despite the economic boycott leading to a noticeable difference on the local...

It will be difficult, but participants at the UN climate summit agreed there is no alternative Kamilia Lahrichi September 25, 2014: Hundreds of Chief Executive Officers from Fortune 500 companies, pension funds and the insurance sector discussed financial incentives to tackle climate change and committed to taking concrete action, at the United Nations Climate Summit...

Analysts fear that in 2014, the US Fed’s QE “tapering” will lead to volatility in US markets too in just the same that it has spooked those in emerging market economies, says Mary Caplinger 17th February 2014 With central banks manipulating interest rates and money supply across the world, do we still have a “free...