For Europe’s economy, US election risks outweigh upside
For Europe’s economy, the Nov 5 US election offers a “least bad” outcome of a challenging Kamala Harris presidency or a second encounter with Donald Trump which threatens to be…
Economy of voyeurism
WITH every year that passes, there are fewer and fewer people who remember a time before social media. In those bygone days, gossip was largely transmitted via people. Busybodies would…
Europe’s weaker economy limits fallout of US bond rout
A big selloff that pushed US borrowing costs to 15-year highs left euro zone bonds relatively unscathed in August, reflecting investor bets the bloc’s economic growth and funding needs will…
As Ukraine war drags on, Europe’s economy succumbs to crisis
It was meant to be Europe’s stellar year. A post-pandemic spending euphoria, supported by copious government spending was set to drive the economy and help fatigued households regain a sense…
EU budget battle looms, as economy lifts out of crisis
European governments have spent hand over fist, despite ballooning public debt, to prevent the coronavirus pandemic from triggering economic calamity. Now, the European Union faces calls to loosen its budget…
Bank, government feud threatens India’s economy
A rift between India's government and central bank threatens to derail Asia's third-largest economy as it grapples with a perfect storm of problems including a plummeting rupee and cripplingly high…
World economy to trudge on in 2012 despite Europe
Europe faces another year of dismal economic performance in 2012 that will weigh on global growth, but emerging markets and the United States should at least keep the world economy…
Global economy: China anchor of stability
Amid numerous challenges faced by the global economy, China, as the world’s second-largest economy, continues to serve as an “anchor of stability” and “source of momentum” for global economic development,…
Prometheus or Dr Frankenstein?
DR Manmohan Singh, who passed away at 92 last week, will be remembered in contrarian ways. As finance minister and as prime minister, he condemned ‘left wing extremism’ as the biggest internal…
Entrepreneurial culture
AN enabling environment for young businesses to grow is crucial in any economy. The last decade or so has seen attempts to bring financing and support to startups in Pakistan.…
