The trade war moves to internet apps
Banning of internet apps TikTok and WeChat in the US. US President Donald Trump has…
Economy
Unemployment benefits in the US fall
Unemployment benefits show slow recovery. The number of Americans claiming state unemployment benefits dropped last…
Recovery from the crisis in US private sector much worse than expected
Recovery from the crisis is slow and shows exhaustion. Recovery from the crisis has cooled…
The Fed expands its rescue plan
The Fed’s rescue plan aimed at guaranteeing the liquidity of the municipalities will also continue…
On the way to another cold war?
The China-US cold war is revived. China and the US have not forgotten the trade…
The European Union reaches an agreement for recovery after the pandemic
The European Union approves extraordinary funds of 750 billion for recovery after the pandemic. …
Donald Trump announces the end of preferential treatment for Hong Kong and new sanctions on China
US announces end of preferential treatment for Hong Kong. “I have signed a decree that…
Recovery has begun, but is extremely uncertain
Slow and risky recovery. “The recovery in the economy is extraordinarily uncertain and will largely…
The IMF warns of a “disconnection” between the financial markets and the real economy
Investor attitude creates a “disconnect” between markets and the real economy. The International Monetary Fund…
Germany approves new economic stimulus
1.3 billion euros of economic stimulus for Germany. Chancellor Angela Merkel’s ruling coalition agreed on…
US-Chinese technology war
The technology war, the importance of dominating the 21st century. The US government seems to…
Chinese industrial production registers its first increase in 2020
According to official government data, Chinese industrial production grew in April. Output from China’s factories…