Five questions ratings firms have for a new UK government
With Britain poised to vote for its first change of government in 14 years on Thursday, the firms that slashed…
Minutes of ECB’s June meeting reveal dissenting views on rate cuts
It looks as if we were not the only ones believing that the European Central Bank’s rate cut decision in…
China faces economic headwinds as it grapples with an aging — and shrinking — population
China’s population is shrinking, and the demographic shift will ultimately hurt its economy, shrink the labor force and put pressure…
As France votes, Europe holds its breath
When President Emmanuel Macron shocked France last month by calling a snap election, he was gambling with the future of…
Trump allies intensify Harris attacks as Biden replacement talk builds
Donald Trump’s campaign and some of his allies have launched a pre-emptive political strike on Vice President Kamala Harris, moving…
Australia trade balance shrinks more than expected in May amid weak exports
Australia’s trade balance shrank more than expected in May, as commodity exports from the country remained weak, while some resilience…
Not politics, not interest rates: India’s surging economy at risk from water
In the Vivekananda Camp slum, adjacent to the U.S. embassy in New Delhi, communal taps supply brackish water for about…
Japan faces shortage of almost a million foreign workers in 2040, think tank says
Japan faces a shortage of almost one million foreign workers in 2040 if the government wants to achieve its economic…
VLCC Supply Vs Baltic rates
This week’s data highlights an increasing trend in VLCC available spot relet vessels to load in Ras Tanura in the…
MacGregor electric deck systems prove optimal for bulk carrier operations
The superior efficiency of electric deck systems makes them an increasingly attractive solution for bulk carrier operators amid rising costs…