Frederic Neumann Archives - International Finance

Things are finally looking up for Asia

International Finance DeskOctober 20, 2016

by International Finance DeskOctober 20, 2016

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

Oil at $50 is not a cause for concern

International Finance DeskMay 27, 2016

by International Finance DeskMay 27, 2016

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,...

Banking

BoK may keep policy rate on hold

International Finance DeskMarch 7, 2016

by International Finance DeskMarch 7, 2016

Change of board members in April 2016 may have been a factor behind the move IFM Correspondent March 7, 2016: Bank of Korea (BoK), the central bank of South Korea, is likely to keep its policy rate on hold when it meets on March 10 despite the economy being weak with January posting slower than...

Economy

India’s industrial output in May highest since 2012-end

International Finance DeskJuly 18, 2014

by International Finance DeskJuly 18, 2014

Independent survey of manufacturing sector indicates that uptrend continued in June with factory output expanding for the eighth successive month, reports Team IFM New Delhi, July 18: India’s industrial output grew to a 19-month high in May, topping analysts’ predictions and goading corporate India to talk of a recovery “on the anvil”, while an independent...