World economy
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China’s drive to make its economic growth more orderly, now includes plans to shut outdated manufacturing capacity in more than 2,000 companies in 18 industries including cement, coking, iron, paper and dyeing by the end of September.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.
UK delegation makes impressive last stand in Delhi
30 Jul 2010
Even as he made an impressive pitch for investing in the UK, visiting prime minister, David Cameron, also asked Delhi not to succumb to forces of economic nationalism that threaten to damage the world trading system.
Global shipping to rebound in 2010-11 as economy recovers
30 Jul 2010
World trade by all modes of transportation will register growth in 2010 and 2011 as international trade volumes continue to increase in step with global economic recovery, suggests a report.
Stressful time all round
27 Jul 2010
"Are Europe’s banks really okay? I think I know the answer to that - yes, they are strong and getting stronger - but the truth is, even after all the song and dance over the stress tests, who knows?" By CNN anchor / correspondent Richard Quest, in his exclusive column on domain-b
LatAm trade missing the Indian market: study
27 Jul 2010
EU, Canada hammer Iran with fresh sanctions
27 Jul 2010
The decision provides a comprehensive package of sanctions in the areas of trade, financial services, energy, transport as well as additional designations for visa ban and asset freeze
Chinese banks may write off nearly $253-bn in bad loans
27 Jul 2010
During the onset of the global recession Chinese banks went on an unprecedented lending spree despite warnings from top economists that many of these loans may go bad
Europe's banking sector clears stress tests
24 Jul 2010
All the biggest European banks passed the CEBS stress test with seven small, unlisted government-controlled banks failing in results that were broadly as anticipated by experts.
China to lag US as FDI destination
24 Jul 2010
Europe’s bank stress test results due today
23 Jul 2010
In a few hours Europe’s bank stress test results will be out revealing to investors around the world which of its banks would fail under certain market conditions and which would survive.
Latest articles
Featured articles
The decoupling paradox: Why Wall Street keeps funding AI despite $100 oil
By Axel Miller | 11 May 2026
AI infrastructure stocks continue rallying despite $100 oil as investors bet on productivity gains and semiconductor demand in 2026.
Hybrid bonding gains attention as AI chip packaging demand grows
By Cygnus | 23 Apr 2026
Hybrid bonding is driving AI chip packaging demand as backend technologies gain importance in the semiconductor supply chain.
The agentic transition: how enterprises are scaling AI from pilot to profit
By Cygnus | 22 Apr 2026
AI has entered its execution era. Discover how companies like Valeo and Microsoft are scaling agentic AI systems—from copilots to autonomous workflows driving real business impact.
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.
