Economy

The European automobile industry finds itself at a critical juncture as it transitions toward electrification. Mounting competition from Chinese manufacturers, stricter carbon regulations, and subdued demand for electric vehicles (EVs)…

As Indian equity markets grapple with stiff valuations, investors are increasingly exploring international opportunities, particularly in the United States. Wall Street’s recent strong performance, led by technology stocks, has made…

The stock market’s recent retreat has left traders on edge, even as the S&P 500 remains close to its record highs. Despite a two-day pullback of just 0.9%, Wall Street’s…

Ukraine’s economy has been going through one of the most challenging periods in modern European history.  Nearly three years into Russia’s invasion, the country is still facing an uphill battle…

The UK stock market faces another significant setback as Ashtead, a prominent member of the FTSE 100 and one of London’s most valuable listed companies, announces its intention to move…

In a troubling economic development, Brazil’s annual inflation rate increased to 4.87% in November, the highest rate in 14 months. The gain from 4.76% in October exceeded market forecasts of…

Small-cap stocks have enjoyed a stellar 2024, with the S&P 600 index soaring more than 14% year-to-date, driven by optimism surrounding President-elect Donald Trump’s fiscal policies. This performance marked a…

Gold prices hit a near one-month high on Wednesday, fuelled by increasing safe-haven demand amid heightened geopolitical tensions.  Meanwhile, demand from global central banks have also boosted sentiments in the…

The UK economy isn’t in freefall, but it’s barely moving forward. Growth forecasts are shrinking, inflation refuses to drop, and businesses are feeling the squeeze.  The British Chambers of Commerce…