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INVESTLB / TOPICS & PERSPECTIVES
World economy and geopolitics
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Russia and Africa intend to expand trade and use of national currencies
Russia and Africa intend to expand trade and the use of national currencies, according to the action plan of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum for 2023-2026 published by the Kremlin press service. The parties intend, in particular, to identify sectors of the Russian and African economies to implement measures to support mutual trade, develop sectoral development
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What is the threat of recession in Germany?
Germany's economy has been a driving force for the entire European region for many decades, demonstrating its ability to cope with various challenges. But something has gone wrong - for the second quarter in a row, the country has recorded a decline in GDP, suggesting a technical recession and, as Bloomberg says, posing a risk
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IMF: US recession, rising dollar and high Fed rates seriously threaten the world
WASHINGTON, May 26 - RIA Novosti. A possible downturn in US business activity that risks turning into recession, along with a strengthening US currency and high Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rates, could have serious consequences for the rest of the world, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said. "The combination of higher US interest rates,
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The situation in Russia's industrial sector is favourable
The growth rate of Russia's manufacturing PMI declined for the second month in a row in April. Nevertheless, the indicator remains above the 50-point threshold (52.6 points), indicating improved operating conditions in the manufacturing sector on the back of increased production and new orders. Demand is boosted by the substitution of domestic products for fallen
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Developing a Smart Economy and the Internet of Things (IoT): Key to a Digital Future
The digitalization of global economies has entered a new phase—the development of a "smart" economy powered by the Internet of Things (IoT). These technologies generate data in real time, connecting equipment, people, and processes. As a result, businesses gain tools for managing production, logistics, and services with unprecedented precision. What is a "smart" economy? A
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Chinese authorities are investigating and conducting tax audits on Foxconn
Foxconn, Apple's largest iPhone supplier, has been the target of tax audits in China at some of its key subsidiaries for suspected violations of laws and regulations, Chinese state media reported Sunday. China's Department of Natural Resources has also investigated the land use sites of Foxconn enterprises in Henan, Hubei and other places, the Global
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The black list of the FATF. How does it threaten Russia?
This week saw the start of plenary meetings of the main international anti-money laundering organisation, FATF, which could consider blacklisting Russia, which is more of a political nature. To date, there have been no official statements on potential action against Russia; however, a number of media outlets are actively discussing such a possibility. What are
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Not just default. The US faces problems with any decision on the national debt
There are only a few days before a possible US default - it could happen on 1 June if the country's authorities do not reach an agreement on the debt ceiling. The White House is negotiating with Republican congressmen who, to approve an increase in the ceiling from the current $31.4 trillion, require a reduction
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A symposium in Jackson Hole will attract investor attention
The past week ended with a pronounced correction on most of the leading stock markets. Records in the minutes of the last FOMC meeting of the Federal Reserve indicated confusion among the committee members, who still see high inflation risks and the likelihood of further rate hikes. The past week ended with a pronounced correction
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Argentina ready for unconventional methods of economic rescue
The presidential campaign is in full swing in Argentina. The country beckons relocates from Russia with the possibility of obtaining citizenship fairly quickly. Many of them will probably be happy that Argentina is discussing the possibility of replacing the national currency with the US dollar to stabilise the economy and combat high inflation. The candidate