On 17 May, China will open the sale of a trillion yuan worth of bonds—about $138 billion—to help it stand its economy back up after almost three years of weakness and turmoil.
Category: TRENDS ON THE GLOBAL ECONOMIC FRONT – May 14 2024
GLOBAL DEBT SETS NEW RECORD AT $315 TRILLION
In this year’s first quarter, nations took on another $1.3 trillion in debt, pushing the worldwide total to $315 trillion, the Institute of International Finance (IIF) reported.
SILVER PRICE JUMPS WITH SOLAR PANEL BOOM
In 2023, solar panel production more than doubled and has continued rising this year, surging the demand—and, therefore, the price—for silver.
GOING OUT OF BUSINESS TRENDS
In recent times, the economic landscape has presented an array of challenges that have profoundly affected the business community.
WHEN THE ECONOMY FALLS JOBS GO WITH IT
It’s global. The numbers are there for all to see. From developed to underdeveloped nations, economies are slowing down and/or contracting. Electric vehicle makers continue to announce job cuts as demand slows in line with one of our Top Trends of 2024: EV GO FU. Tesla announced 316 layoffs at its Buffalo, N.Y. facility and......