Economy

Pandemic to Almost Wipe Out Growth in Developing Asia in 2020: ADB

Developing Asia may post the slowest growth in six decades in 2020 ADB sticks by 6.2% growth forecast in the region in 2021, China's 2020 growth seen at 1.8% vs earlier 2.2% forecast

Jun 18, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

US Job Losses in Pandemic Reverse 10 Years of Job Gains, Says Federal Reserve

The central bank chief says that millions of Americans could be permanently unemployed from this crisis.

Jun 13, 2020

By IANS

Coronavirus

Germany Hopes Stimulus Measures Will Drive Second-Half Recovery

Germany's economy has taken a battering after many firms went into lockdown in March to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus

Jun 12, 2020

By Reuters

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walmart to sell chinese e commerce business to JD.com

Grocery Stores, Universities, Dentists and Walmart-Like Stores Should Open First After Lockdown: Study

Research to help policymakers decide how to reopen the economy safely keeping in mind the increasing COVID-19.

Jun 11, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Coronavirus

US Labor Market Could Take Years to Heal From The Coronavirus Pandemic

Millions who lost their jobs due to COVID-19 pandemic continue to draw unemployment benefits, signaling that recovery will take years.

Jun 11, 2020

By Reuters

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US Economy Has Been in Recession Since February; Growth Expected to Resume This Summer

US GDP fell at a 4.8% annualized rate in the first three months of the year. Analysts expect April-June period to report an annualized decline of 20%.

Jun 9, 2020

By Reuters

These Jobs Are in Demand as US Reopens and Economic Recovery Starts

Unemployment dropped to 13.3 percent in May, as businesses added 2.5 million jobs, marking the best month for job growth since 1939.

Jun 8, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Coronavirus

US Employment in Government Declines Sharply but Unemployment Rate Drops in May as Economy Reopens

US unemployment rate dropped slightly in May as businesses have gradually reopened across the country, shows new data

Jun 6, 2020

By IANS

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Coronavirus Frustrates Saudi Women's Push for Financial Independence

The Coronavirus pandemic has hammered Saudi Arabia's nascent non-religious tourism industry as well as other sectors

Jun 4, 2020

By Reuters

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From Joe Biden Win to Future of US Dollar, Impact of US Protests on Markets: Analysts' View

Analysts from Tokyo and Singapore comment on the what the US unrest following George Floyd's death means for the financial markets.

Jun 1, 2020

By Reuters

Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors Eye Consumer Discretionary Stocks as US Reopens

A gradual lifting of lockdowns in some American states has stirred hopes for a bounce-back for the retailers that make up much of the sector

May 31, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus Pandemic Could Leave 54 Million US Citizens Without Food, Reveals New Analysis

Chief operating officer of the Three Square food bank in Las Vegas revealed that 'People are going to go hungry, that's the truth'

May 31, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Thailand's Parliament Approves $58 Billion Economic Package to Ease Virus Impact

Thailand began this month to gradually ease some restrictions introduced to contain the novel Coronavirus

May 31, 2020

By Reuters

Coronavirus

UK to Launch Big Stimulus Package Ahead of Summer due to Coronavirus Crisis: Report

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times claiming the lives of more than 365,000 people worldwide

May 30, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Coronavirus

Singapore Cuts 2020 GDP Outlook Again as Economy Headed for Deepest-Ever Recession

Singapore's economy shrank 0.7% year-on-year in the first quarter and 4.7% on a quarter-on-quarter basis.

May 26, 2020

By Reuters

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Analysis: US Growth, a Puzzle to Policymakers, Could Pose Global Risks

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Economy

Pandemic to Almost Wipe Out Growth in Developing Asia in 2020: ADB

US Job Losses in Pandemic Reverse 10 Years of Job Gains, Says Federal Reserve

Germany Hopes Stimulus Measures Will Drive Second-Half Recovery

Grocery Stores, Universities, Dentists and Walmart-Like Stores Should Open First After Lockdown: Study

US Labor Market Could Take Years to Heal From The Coronavirus Pandemic

US Economy Has Been in Recession Since February; Growth Expected to Resume This Summer

These Jobs Are in Demand as US Reopens and Economic Recovery Starts

US Employment in Government Declines Sharply but Unemployment Rate Drops in May as Economy Reopens

Coronavirus Frustrates Saudi Women's Push for Financial Independence

From Joe Biden Win to Future of US Dollar, Impact of US Protests on Markets: Analysts' View

Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors Eye Consumer Discretionary Stocks as US Reopens

Coronavirus Pandemic Could Leave 54 Million US Citizens Without Food, Reveals New Analysis

Thailand's Parliament Approves $58 Billion Economic Package to Ease Virus Impact

UK to Launch Big Stimulus Package Ahead of Summer due to Coronavirus Crisis: Report

Singapore Cuts 2020 GDP Outlook Again as Economy Headed for Deepest-Ever Recession

Analysis: US Growth, a Puzzle to Policymakers, Could Pose Global Risks

Analysis: US Growth, a Puzzle to Policymakers, Could Pose Global Risks

UK Retailers to Trim Jobs and Costs as Consumer Spending Slumps Amid Tight Rates

UK Retailers to Trim Jobs and Costs as Consumer Spending Slumps Amid Tight Rates

China Trims Rates to Revive Growth; Markets Sink on Lower-Than-Expected Cut

China Trims Rates to Revive Growth; Markets Sink on Lower-Than-Expected Cut