Tag: Economics
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China rolls out broad rate cuts and other stimulus to spur weak economy
China’s economic growth has decelerated in recent months as a prolonged slowdown in the property sector has weighed on consumer sentiment and curbed spending. Economists have slashed their growth forecasts to less than the government’s official target of about 5…
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Kai Group’s Strategic Expansion in India: Boosting Razor Production
Kai Group’s Expansion in India Kai Group, a Japan-based manufacturer of personal care products and kitchen equipment, announced an investment of 300 million yen (around Rs 17.17 crore) to expand the production capacity of its manufacturing facility in Neemrana, Rajasthan.…
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Amazon’s Struggles in the Indian Market
Amazon’s performance in India has been less than stellar, particularly when it comes to the rapidly growing quick-commerce market. Two years ago, a venture capital firm hesitated to invest in an Indian quick-commerce startup due to concerns that Amazon might…
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EU-China Trade Tensions
Context: Earlier this year, the EU launched investigations into China’s state support for its wind turbine and solar panel suppliers. These probes aimed to determine whether Chinese subsidies were creating unfair competition for EU manufacturers. The investigations cover imports in…
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Overtourism – another TMGT (Too much of good things effects)
Context: Recent anti-tourism protests in Barcelona reflect growing discontent with the negative impacts of mass tourism, including increased living costs and housing shortages. Issues Related to Overtourism: 1. Economic Impacts: 2. Social Impacts: 3. Environmental Impacts: Comprehensive Solution : 1.…
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India’s Petroleum Exports to Europe Plummet Amid Red Sea Crisis
In January 2024, India experienced a significant decrease in its petroleum product exports to Europe, reaching an 18-month low. This decline was primarily due to security concerns in the Red Sea region, leading tankers to avoid the Suez Canal route.…
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Japan loses crown as world’s third-largest economy after it slips into recession
Japan has slipped from being the world’s third-largest economy to the fourth, behind Germany, due to a combination of factors including a weak yen, an aging population, and economic challenges. Despite a 1.9% growth in 2023, Japan’s nominal GDP stood…
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Economic Model Predicts Recession in 2024 with 85% probability
Economist David Rosenberg’s newly highlighted economic model suggests that the US economy is likely to face a recession in 2024. Known as the “full model,” it indicates an 85% chance of a recession within the next 12 months, marking its…
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India’s Current Account Analysis and Outlook
Introduction: The current account, a key component of a nation’s balance of payments, serves as a crucial barometer, reflecting a nation’s economic ties with the global market. It encompasses trade in goods and services, cross-border investments, and transfer payments, portraying…
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India’s Disinvestment Quandary: Stalled Privatization and Mounting Opposition
Introduction: The Indian government’s disinvestment plans encounter substantial obstacles as they grapple with criticism over selling national assets and navigate the intricate landscape of political priorities. The government grapples with significant resistance and challenges in its endeavor to divest its…