Argentine President Milei warns economic shock unavoidable in maiden speech

Argentine President Milei warns economic shock unavoidable in maiden speech

BUENOS AIRES, Dec 10 (Reuters) – Argentina libertarian economist Javier Milei took office on Sunday warning in his maiden speech that he had no alternative to a sharp, painful fiscal shock to fix the country’s worst economic crisis in decades, with inflation heading towards 200%. “There is no alternative to a shock adjustment,” he said … Read more

World Economy Latest: China Goes for Growth

World Economy Latest: China Goes for Growth

I’m Malcolm Scott, senior economics editor in Sydney. Today, our China team looks at next year’s growth goals. Send us feedback and tips to ecodaily@bloomberg.net or get in touch on X (formerly known as Twitter) via @economics. And if you aren’t yet signed up to receive this newsletter, you can do so here. China is … Read more

Bloomberg New Economy: China’s Economic Heft Sinks for First Time Since 1994

Bloomberg New Economy: China’s Economic Heft Sinks for First Time Since 1994

For most of us, weight loss is a positive. For an economy, not so much. New analysis showing that China’s global heft has declined for the first time since 1994 illustrates why its chances of overtaking the US economy are increasingly in doubt. While the International Monetary Fund and others regularly cite China as the … Read more

GDP 3Q 2023: US Economy Grew 5.2%, More Than First Estimated

GDP 3Q 2023: US Economy Grew 5.2%, More Than First Estimated

The US economy grew at an even faster pace in the third quarter than originally estimated, reflecting upward revisions to business investment and government spending. Gross domestic product rose at an upwardly revised 5.2% annualized pace in the third quarter, the fastest in nearly two years. Consumer spending advanced at a less-robust 3.6% rate, according … Read more

India stocks set to hit new highs in 2024 as economy hums

India stocks set to hit new highs in 2024 as economy hums

A man walks past the new logo of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai, India, July 12, 2023. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas Acquire Licensing Rights BENGALURU, Nov 22 (Reuters) – India’s stock market will hit new highs in the next six months and rise over 10% from here by end-2024, driven by a sustained expansion … Read more

India stocks set to hit new highs in 2024 as economy hums – Reuters poll

India stocks set to hit new highs in 2024 as economy hums – Reuters poll

A man walks past the new logo of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai, India, July 12, 2023. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas Acquire Licensing Rights BENGALURU, Nov 22 (Reuters) – India’s stock market will hit new highs in the next six months and rise over 10% from here by end-2024, driven by a sustained expansion … Read more

Morning Bid: AI buzzes but market shrugs at Nvidia beat

Morning Bid: AI buzzes but market shrugs at Nvidia beat

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly before the closing bell as the market takes a significant dip in New York, U.S., February 25, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan The mercurial world of … Read more

Morning Bid: Murky US inflation picture

Morning Bid: Murky US inflation picture

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly before the closing bell as the market takes a significant dip in New York, U.S., February 25, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan If investors were wondering … Read more