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Africa’s Economic Turnaround Amidst Global Challenges

Quick Overview Resilient Growth Forecast: Economic growth is expected to rise from 3.4% in 2023 to 4.0% in 2025, despite setbacks from the COVID-19 pandemic Ghana’s Recovery Strategy: Implementing a comprehensive debt restructuring and fiscal

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China Surpasses Q1 Economic Growth Expectations

Quick Overview: Q1 2024 GDP growth hit 5.3%, surpassing expectations; Industrial production rose by 6.1%, but retail lagged with only a 3.1% rise; Investment divergence was seen between state-owned (up 7.8%) and private sectors (up

China tech stocks surging following stimulus
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4.8% GDP Growth Signals Potential Economic Uptick

Quick Overview: GDP growth hit 4.8%, signalling potential economic recovery, though sustainability is uncertain. Manufacturing surged by 6% in March, highlighting strong industrial growth. Power production rose, boosted by lower coal prices and increased industrial

Pound yen rate plunges
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UK Wages Drop 1.3% as Living Costs Surge

Quick Look Real wages in the UK fell by 1.3% in February, continuing a near two-year decline. Nominal wages rose by 1.8% but were outpaced by a 2.8% inflation rate. The Bank of England ended

Stock market rally for Evergrande
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Xi Jinping’s Summit: Forging Stronger China-U.S. Bonds

Quick Look Xi Jinping meets with U.S. CEOs to rejuvenate foreign investment in China. The decline in foreign direct investment prompts China to pledge more market reforms. Bilateral relations seek improvement following a recent Xi-Biden

Upcoming rate cuts fuel further American dollar rate drop
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Early Retirements Shrink Labor Pool, Reshape Workforce

Quick Look: Increasing retirements among older workers reshapes the workforce, contributing to a smaller labour pool. The trend of early retirement is primarily driven by health concerns related to COVID-19 and favourable economic conditions for

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Inflation Concerns Shape Global Market Trends

Quick Look Asia-Pacific markets show mixed reactions ahead of key inflation reports. Inflation concerns heighten in Singapore and Malaysia with higher-than-expected data. Wall Street and European stocks near record highs amidst monetary policy optimism. Oil