Egypt’s inflation has been on a declining trend for the sixth consecutive month in August, primarily due to a favourable base effect. Despite this positive development, analysts argue that there is a likelihood of a month-on-month increase in inflation following a series of price hikes led by the government. The government’s decision to raise the
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France is facing a growing financial crisis, with the possibility of its budget deficit increasing unexpectedly if additional savings are not identified. This troubling development has prompted the French Finance Ministry to seek an extension from the European Commission for submitting a plan to reduce the public deficit. The situation has put the French economy,
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently expressed during the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin, Texas that she is most likely finished with her role in the government after President Joe Biden’s term comes to a close in January. Although Yellen did not explicitly state what her future plans entailed, she hinted at the idea during
President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to appoint centre-right Michel Barnier as prime minister has sparked outrage and protests across France. Thousands of people took to the streets to demonstrate against what left-wing parties are calling a theft of legislative elections. Macron’s choice of the 73-year-old conservative Barnier, who previously served as the EU’s Brexit negotiator, has
The idea of a U.S. manufacturing resurgence has been a hot topic in political circles, with both the Trump and Biden administrations proposing initiatives to boost the industry. However, Alpine Macro analysts point out that U.S. manufacturing has been steadily declining for decades. While there have been modest increases in output in certain industries like
In the heart of lower Manhattan lies Elizabeth Street Garden, a cherished public garden established in 1991, which may soon face eviction to make room for a 123-unit affordable housing project for seniors. Despite opposition from notable figures such as Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese, the city remains steadfast in its development plans for
Following the recent removal of former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin due to ethical violations, Thailand’s new leader, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is gearing up to kickstart the economy. This was made known during a special cabinet meeting held to discuss policies that will be presented at an upcoming parliamentary meeting. Despite the change in leadership,
The U.S. Federal Reserve and other regulators are gearing up to present extensive modifications to a range of proposed banks’ capital rules. According to Bloomberg News, the revisions, which are anticipated to be released as early as September 19, could amount to 450 pages. Operational Risk Provisions One of the key areas of focus in
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, a seasoned conservative politician who previously made a name for himself negotiating Brexit, now faces the challenging task of leading a country divided by deep political fault lines. This comes after President Emmanuel Macron appointed him as his prime minister, following a snap legislative election that resulted in a hung
The recent report from the Labor Department shows a decline in the number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits. This decrease comes as layoffs in the US job market remain low, which could potentially ease concerns about the state of the labor market. The weekly jobless claims report is viewed as the most
The repercussions of soft U.S. manufacturing data were felt across the global financial markets as the safe-haven Japanese yen saw a significant rally. The Australian dollar and sterling, on the other hand, struggled as traders opted for safer investments following a sharp sell-off on Wall Street. The negative sentiment was exacerbated by fears of a
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is anticipated to maintain its key interest rate at 3.00% on Thursday, as indicated by a recent Reuters poll. The central bank is likely to sustain this rate steady until at least 2025 due to robust economic growth and controlled inflation. Despite inflation being at a manageable 2.0%, the Malaysian ringgit