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American Brands are Feeling the Squeeze as Sales Drop in China

U.S. consumer giants are finding China a challenging market as slowing consumer spending and strong local competition impact sales. Tech…

2 weeks ago

CHIPS act to fuel Samsung’s Texas Expansion

In a move to bolster the United States' semiconductor capacity, the CHIPS Act has earmarked approximately $52 billion in funding…

7 months ago

Is China Going Through Mexico to Bypass US Tariffs?

China appears to be rerouting its exports to the United States via Mexico, sidestepping the hefty tariffs established by the…

9 months ago

California’s Solar Setback: Incentive Cuts Dim the Shine on Rooftop Solar

California, long hailed as a pioneer in renewable energy, has recently made a significant policy shift that dampens the momentum…

10 months ago

Kentucky Bourbon Industry Braces for Potential 50% EU Tariff

Kentucky's renowned bourbon industry is under threat of a substantial 50% tariff on exports to the European Union. This looming…

12 months ago

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,…

1 year ago

U.S. Growth Up, Euro Zone Dips, and Global Economy ‘Limps Along’!

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has updated its economic forecasts for the year with the U.S. growth projection raised by…

1 year ago

Inflation Takes a Breather: US Sees Lowest Annual Rate in Over Two Years

The inflation rate in the United States receded in May to its lowest annual rate in over two years, as…

1 year ago

China’s Economic Recovery Boosts Sales for U.S. Companies

China's economy is recovering from a slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and this is good news for U.S. companies…

2 years ago

Debt Ceiling Dilemma: US Economy Teeters on the Brink

The US federal debt has skyrocketed to a jaw-dropping $31.4 trillion, dangerously close to the legal borrowing limit known as…

2 years ago

Some Hidden Truths behind that “Made in the USA” label

A recent survey by the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division revealed that some Southern California garment workers are…

2 years ago

Utah’s Social Media Laws: Will They Protect or Harm Kids?

Utah has just passed some sweeping legislation aimed at protecting children and teens from the negative effects of social media.…

2 years ago

Biden to propose tax hike on highest earners to fund Medicare

President Biden is expected to announce a plan this week to increase tax for those earning over $400,000 a year.…

2 years ago

World’s major economies to release oil reserves to lower soaring oil prices

In an attempt to lower the price of oil the US is leading an international effort of other major economies…

3 years ago

Groundbreaking new drug for Alzheimer’s is going to come at a cost!

A new drug to treat Alzheimer's has just been approved in the US but there is one big catch… it…

3 years ago

State of Ohio to award 5 people $1 million for taking the Covid-19 vaccine

The US state of Ohio has recently announced an innovative scheme to encourage more people to take the Covid-19 vaccine.…

4 years ago

China US trade tensions relaxing under Biden Administration

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4 years ago

China takes the number one spot for the most ‘new’ foreign direct investment in 2020

According to the latest UN figures, the Chinese economy attracted $163 billion in foreign direct investment last year. This 4%…

4 years ago

US Congress passes $900 billion Covid-19 relief bill – so where’s all that cash going?

After months of intense negotiations, the American government looks finally set to inject billions of dollars into the US economy.…

4 years ago

An online shopping boom is fueling ships across the Pacific

In the last few months, American consumers have been going mad for online shopping, with the result being a buoyant…

4 years ago

Unemployment claims in the US crept above 1 million again through mid-August

According to data released by the US Labour Department, new unemployment claims for the week ending August 15th stood at…

4 years ago

US budget deficit hit a record high in June of $864 billion

Governments need to keep track of their spending just like we all do. If they spend more than they earn,…

4 years ago

American airline employees are facing the tough decision of cutting their losses or gambling for hope of a brighter future

The aviation industry has been one of the hardest hit by Covid-19. With countries closing borders and people ordered to…

4 years ago

Declining rate of retail sales at a historic low as consumer confidence plummets in the US

The latest in a long list of ‘historic lows’ since Covid-19 wiped out the global economy is the total collapse…

5 years ago

America’s housing market: increased demand but no response from supply

The housing market in the US has had a strong rebound since the financial crisis of 2008. After house prices…

5 years ago

Coronacrisis in the USA: negative growth and the worst decline since 2008

The stats are now out on the performance of the American economy for quarter one of 2020, and it’s not…

5 years ago

Unemployment claims in the US have risen to 22 million

Since the US economy was essentially shutdown four weeks ago, the economic fallout has been tremendous and devastating. With businesses…

5 years ago

Ramen: the inferior good behaving like an… inferior good!

For a student of economics, one of the first concepts we learn about is the different types of goods. That…

5 years ago

The cost of the coronavirus so far: $7 trillion and counting

Since the outbreak of Covid-19 in January this year, governments and central banks around the world have been spending trillions…

5 years ago

US senate announces a $2 trillion fiscal stimulus

In response to the economic fallout from the spread of Covid-19 in the US, the Senate has passed a bill…

5 years ago

We’ve heard about the toilet paper, but what else are people panic buying?

Since the deadly outbreak of Covid-19, there have been cases all over the world of panic-stricken consumers rushing to supermarkets…

5 years ago

Interest rate in the UK has been cut to lowest in history – what a time to be studying economics!

For the second time in a week, the Bank of England has cut interest rates in an attempt to rescue…

5 years ago

Welcome to the bear market: global stocks have had their worst day since the crash of 1987

As the spread of the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc, stock markets around the world have continued their freefall. The…

5 years ago

Lobster for dinner? This luxury treat is now selling at bargain prices!

Lobster, a seafood delicacy which is usually only eaten on special occasions, has seen its price slashed by over 50%.…

5 years ago

When supply outstrips demand: American wine at its lowest price in 20 years!

The price of wine is dropping fast in the US as a result of changing patterns in consumer behaviour. Where…

5 years ago

Global defence spending increasing in an uncertain world

Defence spending across the world increased significantly in 2019 according to a report by the Institute of Strategic Studies (ISS).…

5 years ago

American productivity bounces back in the fourth quarter of 2019

After a dismal 0.2% decline in productivity in the third quarter of 2019, American workers bounced back through October to…

5 years ago

US government to increase spending on Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing

Reports from inside the Whitehouse have suggested that the Trump administration is set to announce huge increases in spending on…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

Phase one of the US-China trade deal signed!

China and the US have finally come to an agreement on steps to bring an end to the devastating trade war which…

5 years ago

Unemployment in the US down to a 50-year low!

The official unemployment rate in the US has fallen to 3.5%, an unprecedented low which has not been seen since…

5 years ago