Euro zone investor morale drops, breaking streak of gains in “setback”
Investor morale in the euro zone broke an eight-month streak of improvements with a bigger-than-expected decline in July, a survey…
France faces coalition puzzle after left-wing surge
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday asked his prime minister to stay in the role for now, pending what will…
China needs more momentum in its economic recovery
China’s economy is still in a post-pandemic recovery stage, with production indicators in January and February showing positive trends. The…
On Modern Cruise Ships, Even Door Hinges are Intelligent
The majestic Icon of the Seas entered service on January 2024, and she is the largest cruise ship ever built.…
DNV Rules Create In-Operation Class Framework, Enable Hydrogen Vessels
Classification society DNV has published updates to its rules for classification of ships and offshore structures. In addition to rules…
Global economy finds new ways to keep growing
The world economy is defying the Cassandras. Despite widespread predictions of a slowdown, global GDP growth is accelerating. The United…
China’s central bank tweaks liquidity operations amid strong bond demand
China’s central bank said it would start conducting temporary bond repurchase agreements or reverse repos to make open market operations…
China plays important role in Global South, says South Africa’s BRICS envoy
China has played an important role in advancing BRICS, thus leading the Global South’s efforts in providing leadership to the…
UK can improve ‘botched’ Brexit deal, says Starmer
Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised on Monday to secure an improved agreement with the European Union on post-Brexit…
Bank of England’s Haskel says he wants to keep interest rates on hold
Bank of England policymaker Jonathan Haskel said on Monday thathe does not want to cutinterest rates from their current 16-year…