World economy
Washington Post Q4 net down 77 per cent
26 Feb 2009
Hit by the migration of print advertising to online, against the stiffest global slowdown, The Washington Post Co reported its ninth consecutive quarter of declining profits
Indians are largest migrant community in Great Britain
25 Feb 2009
Interesting Office of National Statistics figures reveal that one in nine people living in Britain were born abroad, and that Indian-born people remain the largest number of foreign-born residents.
US, Japan plan a united front at G-20 meet in April
25 Feb 2009
US and Japan have agreed to work together to tide over the global economic crisis and at the upcoming G-20 summit in April.
Japan's January trade deficit at its worst since WW II
25 Feb 2009
The Japanse economy has been severely affected by the slowdown in the US and Europe, as its exports have fallen by half.
US consumer confidence skids
25 Feb 2009
Microsoft withdraws payback demand
24 Feb 2009
Pawnbrokers expand business as recession deepens
24 Feb 2009
YSL dictates the price – art sale fetches $265 million
24 Feb 2009
The first day’s sale of legendary French couturier Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) art collection has belied all expectations of a slump in the art market given the state of the global economy.
Citigroup in talks for more government aid
23 Feb 2009
Clinton skirts rights issues on China visit
23 Feb 2009
European leaders for stronger supervision of financial systems
23 Feb 2009
European leaders back Merkel's call for a "charter of sustainable economic activity" to reduce economic imbalances and stabilise financial markets.
Brown invites Singh to G20 meet
21 Feb 2009
US senator pushes for Chrysler-Fiat merger
21 Feb 2009
China overtakes Japan as top foreign creditor to the US
20 Feb 2009
China has surpassed Japan as the US' biggest foreign creditor with $696.2 billion worth holdings in US treasury bonds December 2008
New York looks to India, China to drive financial sector growth
19 Feb 2009
New York mayor Michael Bloomberg has unveiled a major initiative to support the city's financial services sector by encouraging entrepreneurship and business innovation in a bid to save jobs
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.
