China’s economy, the second-largest in the world, has been navigating turbulent waters recently. With global economic pressures mounting, the Chinese government is under increasing scrutiny regarding its monetary policy. On a notable Friday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) surprised financial markets by maintaining its benchmark lending rates despite widespread anticipations for a cut. This
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Sotheby’s, the renowned auction house, is venturing into a new kind of selling in Hong Kong with the opening of its first retail outlet. This innovative concept will offer a wide range of items, from collectible trainers to dinosaur fossils, with prices starting at several hundred dollars. This move comes at a time when luxury
Recently, Chinese authorities unveiled a new policy aimed at supporting the venture capital sector in the country. This move has raised hopes for faster approvals of initial public offerings (IPOs) in the near future. The Chinese venture capital ecosystem, which was once thriving, has experienced a significant slowdown over the past three years due to
The incoming Mexican president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is faced with the daunting challenge of fulfilling her campaign promises to enhance social programs amid a surge in the budget deficit. In his final year in office, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador increased spending to complete infrastructure projects and expand welfare programs, leading to a budget deficit of
In a recent meeting of the G7 finance chiefs in STRESA, Italy, a draft statement revealed discussions on utilizing the future income from frozen Russian assets to assist Ukraine. This move comes after the G7 and its allies froze approximately $300 billion of Russian assets following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The aim
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