ICU – Ukrainian Financial Group Launches the First Ever Mobile Trading Application in the Country

ICU (Investment Capital Ukraine) has become the first Financial Group in Ukraine to introduce a mobile application for trading government bonds in the country. ICU, independent Ukrainian asset management, private equity, and investment banking advisory firm has been working closely with the government to help stimulate the country’s economic growth and development. Globally, most major […]
Japan’s factory output dips more than expected as risks emerge

Japan’s factory output shrank for the first time in three months in December as a decline in machinery production outweighed a small rise in autos, casting a cloud over the strength of the economic recovery.
World Bank revises up 2021 GDP forecast for Western Balkans to 5.9%

The World Bank on Thursday revised up its forecast for the economic growth of six countries of the Western Balkans to 5.9% in 2021 after a 3.1% contraction in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but cautioned that recovery remains fragile.
European business growth hurt by supply issues, pricing in Sept -PMIs

LONDON, Oct 5 (Reuters) – Business growth across Europe remained strong last month but elevated inflationary pressures put a dent in demand while ongoing supply issues constrained activity, issues which are likely to continue, a survey showed on Tuesday. Although many restrictions imposed to contain the coronavirus pandemic have now been lifted in the region, […]
Japan cuts economic view on weaker production, spending due to COVID revival

Japan cut its economic view for the first time in four months as a surge in COVID-19 cases disrupted manufacturers’ global supply chains and dampened consumer confidence.
Indonesia Aug exports, imports seen staying strong on resources boom

Indonesia’s exports and imports likely continued to surge in August, driven by high prices of the country’s main commodities like coal and palm oil, a Reuters poll showed on Tuesday.
Along with Covid-19, Vietnam’s largest city proposes a re-start of the economy!

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s coronavirus epicenter, plans to loosen the strict lockdown and resume financial activities on September 15, shifting away from its “Zero-COVID-19” approach to living with the virus after two years of fighting against the odds and hoping to be free of the virus. According to a draught seen by Reuters and […]
Oil rises on declining inventories and weaker dollar

Oil prices edged higher on Thursday, supported by a sharp decline in U.S. crude stocks and a weaker dollar, though gains were capped by an OPEC+ decision to stick to its policy of gradually increasing output.
Japan’s July factory output slips as COVID-19 hits car production

Japan’s industrial output shrank in July as car production took a hit from a coronavirus resurgence in Asia that has cast doubt over the recovery in the world’s third-largest economy.
Euro zone Aug economic sentiment eases but selling price expectations at record high

Euro zone economic sentiment has eased more than expected in August from a record high in July, hit by a sharp drop in optimism in France and the Netherlands, while selling price expectations in industry peaked, signalling inflationary pressure.