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Economy

Things are finally looking up for Asia

Asia has managed to stabilise itself thanks to China’s improved economic performance Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya October 20, 2016: It is the last quarter of the year and things have changed drastically since January for the global economy. Asia, in particular, has witnessed a change in outlook by economists. Back in January, things looked shaky. Chinese...
Economy

‘Brexit will cut global economic growth by 0.1 per cent’

Also, the referendum may distract EU decision makers from core areas Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya July 28, 2016: Almost a month after the UK decided to exit the European Union, economists around the globe have come out with data suggesting that the referendum has had a mixed impact on the global economy with certain areas getting...
Economy

Oil at $50 is not a cause for concern

Experts say the quantum of price increase is not difficult to absorb IFM Correspondent May 27, 2016: After hovering around $30 per barrel for close to five months, oil price is finally heading northwards. The price touched $50 a barrel — around 70 per cent up on its February low. It is a rapid climb,...
Economy

Dim outlook for Europe in 2016

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...