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On Friday, the US imposed 25-percent tariffs on around USD 34 billion in Chinese goods, sparking an immediate dollar-for-dollar retaliation from Beijing. (Photo: AP)

Trade war: Tit-for-tat tariffs will 'destroy' trade relations with US,...

The outburst of large-scale mutual levying of tariffs between China and the United States will inevitably destroy...

11 July 2018 4:30 AM

Trump administration in the WTO alleged that export incentives were harming American companies.

WTO sees signs of trade tensions starting to affect global economy

WTO analysis found that G20 countries introduced 39 new trade restrictions between mid-Oct last year and mid-May this...

5 July 2018 3:10 AM

Investors added risk in November as their portfolios are no longer explicitly geared to assets that outperform in a low growth & low inflation backdrop, the survey said.

Global fund managers see equity as best doing asset class in 2020

52% expect equities to be the top performer in 2020, followed by commodities (21%) and cash (10%).

13 Nov 2019 10:41 PM

There is no doubt that this is a tough time for the Indian economy. Growth has slowed down to rates not seen since 2008-9. Consumption has fallen. Businesses have been pushed to the brink.

If trust breaks down, a society cannot survive

As we know from our day-to-day experience, without a degree of trust, no economic transaction is possible.

3 Dec 2019 9:22 PM

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Raphael W. Bostic. (Photo: AP)

Fed rate hike, rate cut both 'on the table': Raphael Bostic

The Fed has become increasingly worried about meeting its 2 per cent inflation target.

23 March 2019 8:00 AM

Apple has never officially confirmed the project, several of CEO Tim Cooks comments have fueled speculation.

In China, Apple's Cook says he's bullish on global economy

The iPhone has long been Apple's marquee product and main money maker.

23 March 2019 7:38 AM

As per new IMF projections, Indias growth in 2016 is now estimated to be 6.6 per cent as against 7.6 per cent earlier. (Photo: AFP)

Some reforms in India show benefits of digitalisation: IMF

India have shown the benefits of digitalisation which has also reduced the opportunities for discretion and fraud, says...

10 April 2019 5:12 AM

PM Narendra Modi addresing the SCO summit in Bishkek (Photo: ANI)

Modi says one-sided decisions drive development of global economy

Development of the global economy is largely driven by one-sided decisions and disputes felt by the entire system.

28 Jun 2019 4:30 AM

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told reporters that Washington stood ready to impose more tariffs on China if President Donald Trump and Chinas Xi Jinping fail to strike a deal at the G20 summit later this month in Osaka. (Photo: AP)

G20 says worsening trade wars pose risk to world economy

G20 finance minister and central bank chiefs produced statement saying, growth remains low and risks remain tilted to...

9 Jun 2019 10:06 AM

India has been the worlds fastest growing major economy over the past two years.

Economic Survey: Indian economy grows to USD 2.75 trn despite slowing...

India continued to remain the fastest-growing major economy in the world in 2018-19.

4 July 2019 11:42 AM

Facts first. Crude oil prices rose 0.61 per cent to Rs 4,157 per barrel in futures trade on July 12 as speculators raised their exposure, tracking a rebound in global markets.

Oil falls for sixth day as China virus raises global growth, demand...

Oil investors are concerned travel advisories, other restrictions and any sizable impact on growth.

28 Jan 2020 6:11 AM

Monetary Authority of Singapore (Photo- AFP)

Singapore central bank eases monetary policy amid covid19 pandemic

Monetary Authority of Singapore was supposed to issue its next policy statement in April but brought it forward due to...

30 March 2020 4:34 AM