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China’s Exports Surge as Global Demand Remains Strong, But Trade Tensions Loom

November 15, 2024 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on China’s Exports Surge as Global Demand Remains Strong, But Trade Tensions Loom

China’s exports surged by 12.7% in October, marking the fastest growth in over two years and outpacing analyst expectations of just 5.5% growth. The spike was fueled by strong demand for Chinese goods across major […]

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Made in India’ Rises as ‘Made in China’ Declines on US Retail Shelves

November 13, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Made in India’ Rises as ‘Made in China’ Declines on US Retail Shelves

The global trade ecosystem is witnessing a seismic shift, with ‘Made in India’ labels becoming increasingly prominent on American shelves, a terrain once dominated by ‘Made in China’ products. This transformation, captured in a comprehensive […]

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China Welcomes Colombian Beef: Brazil Braces for Market Shifts!

October 12, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on China Welcomes Colombian Beef: Brazil Braces for Market Shifts!

  China has given the green light to Colombia’s beef exports, marking a significant move in the international meat trade. This decision was communicated to Brazilian meatpacker Minerva, which owns two plants in Colombia. The […]

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Colombia-Venezuela Trade: From Tensions to Billion-Dollar Ties!

September 28, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Colombia-Venezuela Trade: From Tensions to Billion-Dollar Ties!

Trade relations between Colombia and Venezuela are on the rise, with projections indicating that trade could reach between $800 million and $1 billion this year. This optimistic forecast was shared by Colombia’s Trade Minister, German […]

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China’s Strategic Surge in Semiconductor Imports

August 27, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on China’s Strategic Surge in Semiconductor Imports

Data from Chinese customs shows that in June and July, the country imported nearly $5 billion worth of chip production tools, a 70% increase from the same period last year. Interestingly, most of these imports […]

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China’s Export Surprise: A 7.5% Plunge in May Shakes Economic Predictions

June 7, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on China’s Export Surprise: A 7.5% Plunge in May Shakes Economic Predictions

In an unexpected economic twist, China’s exports fell by 7.5% in May, a far more significant drop than the predicted 0.4%. This is the first decline since February, raising concerns about the health of the […]

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Thai Exports Struggle: Western Demand Slumps, China Begins Recovery

April 18, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Thai Exports Struggle: Western Demand Slumps, China Begins Recovery

Thai exports faced a 4.7% year-on-year (YOY) decline in February 2023, marking the fifth consecutive month of contraction. The drop in exports to the US and Europe was fueled by worsening economic conditions and growing […]

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Pakistan registers a Q3 current account deficit of $3.4 billion

October 24, 2021 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Pakistan registers a Q3 current account deficit of $3.4 billion

The economy of Pakistan has released figures showing there was a current account deficit of $3.4 billion in Q3. This is up by just under $1 billion from their Q2 figure. Although such a large […]

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China US trade tensions relaxing under Biden Administration

May 12, 2021 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on China US trade tensions relaxing under Biden Administration

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Singapore to inject another US$3.6 billion into the economy as coronavirus cases spike

April 6, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Singapore to inject another US$3.6 billion into the economy as coronavirus cases spike

The government of Singapore has announced an additional US$3.6 billion to support the economy as the city state sees coronavirus cases increase despite earlier signs that the virus seemed to have been contained. The additional […]

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As the dollar surges on global exchange markets, the pound drops to its lowest value on record

March 25, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on As the dollar surges on global exchange markets, the pound drops to its lowest value on record

Using a measure called the broad effective exchange rate, a measurement of a currency’s value against a basket of their major trading partners, the pound has crashed to its lowest level on record. The pound […]

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Falling phosphate exports from the disputed territory of Western Sahara

February 27, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Falling phosphate exports from the disputed territory of Western Sahara

Moroccan phosphate exports have fallen to an eight-year low from the disputed territory of Western Sahara with exports in 2019 almost half of that in the previous year. In 2018, the North African country exported […]

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Supply of Malaysian Palm Oil fallen to two-year low

February 5, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Supply of Malaysian Palm Oil fallen to two-year low

Palm oil, which accounts for over 5% of Malaysian exports, has seen a dramatic decrease in stock levels with the figure for January at its lowest since June 2017. The low stock level has been […]

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Kenya and the US look set to sign a free-trade deal despite Trump’s attacks on global trade

February 7, 2020 Comments Off on Kenya and the US look set to sign a free-trade deal despite Trump’s attacks on global trade

Under President Trump, the US stance towards global trade has become increasingly protectionist, with billions of dollars of tariffs placed on goods from countries all over the world, engagement in a devastating trade war with […]

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U.K. Government Seizes Control of British Steel Plant

April 15, 2025 Comments Off on U.K. Government Seizes Control of British Steel Plant

It’s a dramatic move—but one the U.K. government believes is essential for national economic security. In an extraordinary step, the government has taken control of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant under emergency legislation to prevent its […]

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Nigeria’s economy on a rapid rise but so are prices

May 13, 2025 Comments Off on Nigeria’s economy on a rapid rise but so are prices

Nigeria’s economy grew 4.6% year-on-year in Q4 2024, marking its fastest expansion in a decade. According to the World Bank, the full-year growth rate reached 3.6% and is expected to continue in 2025. This is […]

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