The rise of Omicron as the most contagious variant
Cases of Omicron are spreading like wildfire over the globe. According to the World Health Organization, the omicron variant could become the dominant strain globally. However, those who have been immunized may still have a significant advantage in terms of risk, According to WHO guidelines, all nations should make greater efforts to boost COVID-19 immunization […]
Analysis: Risk of catching Omicron abroad delays airline recovery
Before the Omicron variant of coronavirus burst onto the scene in November, retired Australian Glenn Turnley was looking forward to a three-week trip to Japan, Britain and France in March – his first overseas jaunt since the pandemic began.
Analysis: Vaccinated Singapore shows zero-COVID countries cost of reopening
Few are left to inoculate in wealthy Singapore after a vigorous campaign achieved a level of coverage envied by many nations battling the coronavirus pandemic, but a record surge in deaths and infections gives warning of risks that may still lie ahead.
Analysis: How the delta variant affects the global economy!
When the entire world was attempting to resume its journey toward a more economically sound environment following the Covid-19 outbreak, the rise of the delta variant dashed all hopes, and the economy appeared to be shattered once more as a result of the Covid restrictions and lockdown. However, most countries are now working to relax […]
COVID-19 cases are declining in Sydney as restrictions in virus hotspots are relaxed!
The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) confirmed the minimum daily increase in COVID 19 case scenarios in more than three weeks on Monday, following the relaxation of certain lockdown restrictions in Sydney, the state capital, allowing for higher vaccination levels. The Premier of New South Wales, Gladys Berejiklian, announced that 935 new cases had been discovered in the state, the lowest daily total since August 27 and down from 1,083 on Sunday. Four more people have died, according to the state. Berejiklian told reporters in Sydney that they’re feeling more hopeful than they […]
Investors turn bearish on global economy though positioning upbeat – BofA survey
Barely a tenth of respondents in a monthly fund manager survey expect a stronger global economy in the coming months, marking the lowest proportion since last April’s initial COVID-19 panic, Bank of America’s (BofA’s) September edition of the survey showed.
Following the COVID-19 vaccine exchange with Britain, Australia’s Prime Minister has called for a faster reopening!
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Friday that Australia had already managed to secure 4 million doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines in some kind of a swap agreement with the United Kingdom, as he tries to persuade states and territories to stick to a national COVID-19 reopening plan. According to Morrison, the additional doses are […]
Asia stocks in cautious mood, dollar near 1-mth lows
Asian share markets were in a cautious mood on Thursday as concerns grew over the Chinese economy after a run of soft data, while the risk of a sub par U.S. payrolls report kept the dollar on the defensive.
Australia’s housing boom defies Delta, boasts best year since 1989
Australian home prices rose at the fastest annual pace since 1989 in August as coronavirus lockdowns weighed more on supply than demand, though months of blistering gains are increasingly putting housing beyond the reach of many.
Surging COVID-19 cases dampen U.S. consumer confidence, house prices post record gains
U.S. consumer confidence fell to a six-month low in August as worries about soaring COVID-19 infections and higher inflation dimmed the outlook for the economy.
