Tag: economy
JPMorgan Sees Global Economic Pick-up Spurring Mediocre Returns
(Bloomberg) --JPMorgan Chase & Co. strategists see next year’s expected global economic pick-up generating sub-par returns across the fixed-income, currency and commodity complex.
Developed-market bonds,...
The 2020 economy should feel a lot better
(Bloomberg Opinion) --The economy has battled a lot of headwinds during the past year. Trade wars. The lagging impact of the Federal Reserve's interest-rate...
Meet the economy that the IMF sees growing 86% in 2020
(Bloomberg) -- South America may be battered by weak growth, unrest and austerity but one of its smallest countries is about to experience the...
How the Trade War and a Changing China Are Roiling World Shipping
(Bloomberg) --The trade war and China’s economic shift made 2018 a tough year for global shipping and will continue to reverberate through the industry,...
Saudi visa scheme: As tourists arrive so does good news for hotel sector
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is said to have received 24,000 visitors within just 10 days from the launch of the new programme, where...
MENA economies on top in World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business 2020 report
Economies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region emerged on the top in World Bank’s Doing Business 2020 report for implementing the...
These 20 Countries Will Dominate Global Growth in 2024
(Bloomberg) -- The global economy, weighed down by tensions that have stalled international trade and elevated uncertainty, is expected to see slower growth in the...
OAB aims to harness talent through mentoring programme for women
Oman Arab Bank (OAB) has launched a mentoring programme that is specifically geared towards women. The programme was announced as part of the bank’s...
Dubai’s Biggest Bank Emirates NBD Plans $1.76 Billion Rights Share Sale
(Bloomberg) --Dubai’s biggest bank is seeking to raise 6.45 billion dirhams ($1.76 billion) from a rights share offering as it expands abroad and courts...
Is the World Economy Sliding Into First Recession Since 2009?
(Bloomberg) - The global economy is wobbling and whether it topples over is the big question in financial markets, executive suites and the corridors...