Global Economy

Analysis / What US economic measures can be expected if Trump is reelected?

From tax cuts to new trade conflict with China, re-electing Trump will have a major economic impact

Analysis / As inflation slows, Europe Inc must show off its margin might

More companies are downgrading their earning estimation in the face of various economic and geopolitical factors

'Precarious' year ahead for world economy, Davos survey predicts

According to top economists, geopolitical strife, artificial intelligence and tight financing to subdue global economic growth

Russia and the economic consequences of war

After 22 months of invasion, let’s evaluate whether it was worth it or not for Russia to invade Ukraine.

Global Economy / World Bank forecasts 2024 global growth to slow for third consecutive year

According to the World Bank 2024 forecast, global growth is on course for a slow growth, third year in a row

Global economy to slow down but likely avoid recession in 2024

The global economy is forecast to grow 2.9% this year, according to a Reuters poll published on Friday, with next year's growth seen slowing to 2.6%.

Oil prices up 3% on worries about Middle East supplies

Oil prices climbed about 3 percent to a one-week high on Friday on worries that tensions in Israel and Gaza could spread into a wider conflict that could disrupt global crude supplies.

US third-quarter economic growth seen fastest in nearly 2 years

The U.S. economy likely grew in the third quarter at its fastest pace of any quarter in nearly two years, again defying dire warnings of a recession, as higher wages from a tight labor market helped to power consumer spending.

Vietnam eyes China model to seek index upgrade, boost investment

Vietnam is planning to relax its stock market settlement procedures for foreign investors, a critical measure to convince equity index managers to upgrade the country to emerging market status and attract hundreds of millions of dollars of new investment, sources said.

November 15, 2022
November 15, 2022

Nov 15 morning: Cabinet, Fardin murder, Momen, Student politics and School admissions

Good morning. If you’re waking to a horde of texts from last night — like General Secretary Obaidul Quader who complained about receiving night calls from Bangladesh Chhatra League — then catching up with the news can seem cumbersome. So, here are five quick things to know to start your day up-to-date.

November 14, 2022
November 14, 2022

Global economic outlook even gloomier than projected: IMF

The global economic outlook is even gloomier than projected last month, the International Monetary Fund said on Sunday, citing a steady worsening in purchasing manager surveys in recent months.

August 4, 2022
August 4, 2022

How dollar became global reserve currency

The Second World War changed almost everything in the world. Or in short, we can also say that after WWII, the world changed in a way it had not changed for many years.

August 2, 2022
August 2, 2022

UK’s 4-day work week trial called “life changing” but does it ensure productivity?

More than two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, many have burned out, lost their jobs, or are struggling to make ends meet as record inflation takes a toll on global economy.

July 20, 2022
July 20, 2022

Surviving the economic crisis with sanity: warning satire ahead

The recent economic crisis has placed everyone on the edge of their seats. Citizens are worried about everything from power shortages to being unable to catch-up with the rising inflation. Hence, in these troubled times, RBR comes up with few solutions to minimise the scare and live a better life than expected.

April 28, 2022
April 28, 2022

Bangladesh, India, Pakistan could lose 10-18% GDP output due to climate change

Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka’s exposure to wildfires, floods, major storms and also water shortages mean South Asia has 10-18% of GDP at risk – roughly triple that of North America and 10 times more than the least-affected region, Europe.

June 4, 2020
June 4, 2020

Bangladesh urges trading partners for responsible business conduct

Bangladesh has urged its trading partners to practice responsible business conduct during the coronavirus pandemic that is rattling the global economy, mostly the developing countries.

January 10, 2018
January 10, 2018

World Bank predicts solid 3.1 percent growth worldwide in 2018

The World Bank predicts that the global economy will grow 3.1 percent this year, which would be its best showing in seven years. The United States, the world's largest economy, is expected to receive a boost from the $1.5 trillion tax cut package Congress approved last month.

July 24, 2016
July 24, 2016

Brexit heightens global economic risks, says G20

The UK's vote to leave the European Union adds to risks for the global economy, finance chiefs say at the G20 summit in China.

June 25, 2016
June 25, 2016

Bangladesh may lose huge duty benefits

Bangladesh runs the risk of losing duty benefits on its annual exports of more than $3 billion to the UK, as Britons voted to leave the

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