Right to repair movement gathers steam
U.S. set to follow Europe and U.K. by introducing legislation forcing manufacturers to give consumers…
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China’s export growth lower than expected amid trade tensions
China’s export growth has slowed to its weakest pace in six months, falling short of analyst expectations and highlighting the persistent challenges facing the world's second-largest economy. Official data released on Monday showed that outbound shipments expanded by just 4.4% in August, a significant drop from the 7.2% growth recorded in July. The figures underscore a fragile global demand environment and the continued impact of…
Plainly speaking – a guide to the Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve has been in the news a lot in recent months. They played…
Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma “lying low”
Chinese entrepreneur Jack Ma is said to be “avoiding the spotlight and lying low” according…
U.S. home construction slumps
Despite a desperate shortage of homes for sale, housebuilders across the States are slowing down…
Uber Eats bookings more than double
Uber’s first-quarter bookings increased despite falling demand for its core ride-hailing business. The Covid-19 related…
China’s economy soars 18% in post-pandemic recovery
The first quarter of this year saw China’s economy growing by an unprecedented 18.3% compared…
Bernie Madoff dies at 82
The US Bureau of Prisons has announced the death of disgraced financier Bernie Madoff. Mr.…
Cruise lines still in troubled waters
While a cautious world slowly emerges from the pandemic, some sectors are still facing a…
U.S. economic boom fuels mixed results for the rest of the world
Backed by Joe Biden’s $1.3 trillion stimulus package, the U.S. economy has awoken from an…