World economy
US tells Pakistan to accept Indian aid
19 Aug 2010
US Fed removes anomaly which sparked sub-prime crisis
18 Aug 2010
The US Federal Reserve finally moved to end a lending practice that was directly responsible for fuelling the housing boom and, subsequently, its collapse.
Pension incomes in Britain nearly halve: report
17 Aug 2010
China overtakes Japan as world's second-largest economy in Q2-2010
16 Aug 2010
China's economic output rose to $1.337 trillion in April-June 2010 even as Japan's GDP stood lower at $1.288 trillion, pulled down by a decline in exports on the back of a firmer yen.
German economy bounces back as exports boom
14 Aug 2010
Markets retreat on global economic fears
14 Aug 2010
With fear gripping financial markets that global growth may be crimping, investors have dumped stocks and sought shelter in safe haven territory of the dollar, the yen and US Treasuries.
Discouraged UK youth abandon seeking jobs: ILO study
12 Aug 2010
Discouraged young people who havew abndoned job searches now are generally highly educated as compared to the pre-recession period when mostly low-skilled workers could not find work
US Fed moves to shore up faltering economy
11 Aug 2010
In another attempt to shore up a faltering economy the US Federal Reserve has decided to buy more government debt ensuring that money is not drained out of the financial system.
Exports bail major economies out of trouble
10 Aug 2010
Major economies, such as those of Britain, Germany, China and Taiwan, have all reported an impressive jump in exports, which are helping them kick-start growth after a bruising recession
Germany rides the export boom
10 Aug 2010
The euro zone economies may have just received their best news in months with Germany reporting the highest level of exports since October 2008, when a global recession kicked in.
China tells 2,000 companies to end over-production by September end
09 Aug 2010
China’s drive to make its economic growth more orderly, now includes plans to shut outdated manufacturing capacity in more than 2,000 companies in 18 industries including cement, coking, iron, paper and dyeing by the end of September.
China makes record purchases of Japanese debt
09 Aug 2010
China was a net buyer of Japanese bonds for a sixth straight month in June which is the biggest annual increase on record dating from 2005.
Brazilian steel maker Gerdau hikes 2010-14 capex plan to $6.3 billion
09 Aug 2010
The company is one of the major suppliers of speciality long steel in the world and reported a turnover of $15.2 billion in 2009
Mukesh Ambani, Subrata Roy bid for Liverpool FC
06 Aug 2010
The battle for control of the legendary Anfield-based Liverpool Football Club has apparently intensified with Indian billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Subrata Roy jumping into the fray.
I came. I saw.
06 Aug 2010
One of the huge challenges facing the Greek authorities is the size of the shadow economy. By some studies up to 30 per cent of business is done off the books avoiding regulation and taxes. By Richard Quest, CNN anchor/ correspondent
Yen hits an 8-month high of 85.32 against dollar
04 Aug 2010
The rising yen battered export-related stocks on worries that a strong yen could undermine Japan's exports, pushing Japan's Nikkei stock index down 2.1 per cent.
Latest articles
Featured articles
Post-splashdown: What Artemis II taught us about the ‘deep space wall’
By Axel Miller | 15 Apr 2026
Artemis II splashdown marks a breakthrough in deep space exploration. Discover AVATAR radiation data, Orion’s distance record, and insights shaping NASA’s 2028 Moon mission.
Can aviation go green? The multi-billion dollar race for sustainable fuel
By Cygnus | 10 Apr 2026
Airlines are racing to adopt sustainable aviation fuel, but limited supply and high costs challenge the future of green aviation.
The battery race: who will control the future of electric vehicles?
By Axel Miller | 08 Apr 2026
The global battery race is reshaping the electric vehicle industry, with China, the US, and Europe competing for control over supply chains and technology.
AI vs governments: Who controls the future of intelligence?
By Cygnus | 07 Apr 2026
Governments and AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are shaping the future of intelligence amid rising policy conflicts and global competition.
Strait of Hormuz: how one chokepoint controls the global economy
By Axel Miller | 06 Apr 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global chokepoint. Learn how disruptions impact oil prices, shipping, and the global economy.
The $2 trillion AI infrastructure race: Who will control global compute?
By Cygnus | 06 Apr 2026
AI spending is set to exceed $2 trillion in 2026, driving a global race in data centers, chips, and energy infrastructure.
.webp)
Artemis II and the economic outlook for lunar infrastructure
By Axel Miller | 01 Apr 2026
Artemis II will test deep-space systems and support future lunar missions, shaping the next phase of the global space economy.
Synthetic diplomacy: The $50 billion mirage and the new era of market-moving deepfakes
By Cygnus | 30 Mar 2026
Synthetic diplomacy shows how deepfakes could trigger market volatility, highlighting the growing need for verification in global financial systems.
AI war shifts gears: chips, drones reshape global power
By Cygnus | 27 Mar 2026
AI competition is shifting as chips, drones and supply chains reshape global power, impacting tech, defense and business strategies.
