Delta variant of COVID-19

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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,…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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,…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

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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…

4 years ago

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…

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