Greek private sector bank deposits rise in November
Greek business and household bank deposits rose to 198.01 billion euros in November from 195.5 billion euros in October, Bank…
German factory activity ends 2024 with accelerated decline, PMI shows
Germany’s manufacturing sector ended 2024 on a downbeat note, with sharper declines in output and new orders, in a clear…
Korea brief: What you might have missed over the year-end holiday
Worst year-end for the Korean economy With the turmoil sparked by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law on…
World Insights: RCEP showcases success of open world economy
As the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) celebrates its third anniversary of entry into force on Wednesday, it is widely…
US reports construction spending unchanged in November
U.S. construction spending was unchanged in November as a moderate rise in single-family homebuilding was offset by a sharp decline…
China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Further Upgrade Protocol to come into force
The China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (CSFTA) Further Upgrade Protocol will enter into force on Dec. 31, 2024, China’s Ministry of…
China’s Xi pledges more proactive economic policies in 2025
China’s 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to exceed 130 trillion yuan ($17.8 trillion), President Xi Jinping said on…
UK factories report sharpest contraction in nearly a year, PMI shows
British factory activity shrank at the fastest pace in 11 months in December and manufacturers cut staffing levels due to…
Central banks in 2025: They’re singing a different tune
Federal Reserve: Not so far, not so fast You may be forgiven for questioning why the Fed has already cut…
Experts expect more IPOs and takeovers in 2025
In its outlook for possible IPOs and takeovers in 2025, the investment industry is exuding its usual optimism. He expects…