Tag:Economic events

Economy

Russian central bank surprises markets by holding key rate at 21%

MOSCOW, Russia: The Russian central bank has cut its key interest rate by 300 basis points for a third time since its emergency...

Joseph Brown - December 20, 2024

Why fast-food companies like KFC and Chick-fil-A are betting on chicken tenders again

Fast-food companies like Yum! Brands' KFC and McDonald's are getting back into chicken tenders as a way to attract consumers with a low-risk,...

Joseph Brown - December 14, 2024

Economy

UK economy shrinks for second month, contracting 0.1% in October

Bank of England in the City of London on 6th November 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The City of London is a city,...

Joseph Brown - December 13, 2024

Business

Trump voters could fuel holiday spending, while Harris supporters may pull back

A "Keep America Great" hat tops off a Christmas tree at a "Merry Christmas" rally hosted by President Donald Trump at the Kellogg...

Joseph Brown - November 29, 2024

Economy

India’s quarterly growth slumps to a near two-year low, well below expectations

Construction workers in Mumbai, India, on June 5, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesIndia's economy expanded by just 5.4% in its second fiscal...

Joseph Brown - November 29, 2024

Russian food prices are soaring — but no one dares blame Putin and the war

Shoppers with a cart choose vegetables and fruits at the Okey supermarket in St. Petersburg. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesA break-in at...

Joseph Brown - November 24, 2024

Economy

Can Saudi Arabia keep pace with its ambitious mega-project spending spree?

Digital render of NEOM's The Line project in Saudi ArabiaThe Line, NEOMIn Saudi Arabia's northwestern desert, a sprawling construction site replete with cranes...

Joseph Brown - November 24, 2024

Asia markets mostly lower as investors assess Japan trade data, China lending rates

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) building in Beijing, China, on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets were mostly lower Wednesday,...

Joseph Brown - November 19, 2024

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