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Bank of Canada keeps benchmark rates intact, says full economic recovery unlikely before 2022
July 15, 2020 12:37 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaThe Bank of Canada will maintain its current benchmark interest rate until the “two percent inflation target is sustainably achieved”, said central bank Governor Tiff Macklem while discussing the Monetary Policy Report (MPR) in a teleco.....

Lens on COVID-19 Vaccine Developments: Pfizer & BioNTech Granted FDA Fast-track Designation and more
July 14, 2020 08:29 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The unrelenting pressure from the coronavirus pandemic has made the development of a COVID-19 vaccine the top priority of governments and healthcare authorities around the globe. Pfizer and BioNTech obtained FDA fast-track designation f.....

Crude Oil Continues on the recovery path, Libya blaming UAE on support to Hifter
July 13, 2020 10:32 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Brent at US$42.81 a bbl, WTI at US$40.21 per bbl Strong demand recovery from India & China in June, US refined product demand growth awaited Libya internal disputes on oil revenue allocation continue, may experience a further disru.....

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Faces Probe Over C$ 900-million contract to WE Charity
July 13, 2020 12:00 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Justin Trudeau-led government’s decision to award a contract of over C$ 900 million to WE charity his family members are associated with has stirred up a political controversy. The charity admitted paying the Prime Minister’.....

Revealed! Four Strong Companies From The Biggest Economies Amid COVID-19
July 12, 2020 12:35 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary World continues to track economic and epidemiological developments around COVID-19, and as lockdowns lift, businesses are pondering over their next moves. Current times offer leaders the unique opportunity to structure, strengthen and l.....

Global Vaccine Developers Providing Excellent Returns: A lens on Novavax, INOVIO Pharmaceuticals, Moderna, BioNTech
July 10, 2020 08:20 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaAccording to WHO, globally, there have been more than 12 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 549,247 deaths (as of 8:14 AM CEST, 10 July 2020). The race to find a suitable (safe and effective) vaccine is gaining momentum. From around the.....

Is Retail Landscape changing for good?
July 10, 2020 06:26 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Post-pandemic, the retail industry would emerge with a hybrid of online and physical stores serving as a key to sector’s recovery. To adapt the new consumer behaviour, retailers would need to assess their omnichannel models and fi.....

Advantages of working from home for businesses, employees, and employers
July 10, 2020 01:58 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Remote working gained momentum recently, due to spread of COVID-19 putting several people at risk of getting infected through human touch. Employers can benefit a lot by adopting remote working practices by reducing costs at workplaces,.....

Wall Street Nudges the Issues Around COVID-19; Stocks Depict Solid Gains
July 09, 2020 07:18 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Wall Street is reflecting positive trends with NASDAQ Composite reaching record levels notwithstanding the continued rise in COVID-19 cases. Recently, tech stocks have shown impressive growth as a response to the changing preferences of.....

China’s Internet Play: Issues, Censorship and ByteDance in Action
July 09, 2020 06:18 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary China is noted to have the most comprehensive and sophisticated censorship rules across the globe. New National security law passed in Hong Kong on 30 June 2020, is all set to shake up digital surveillance in the semi-autonomous nation,.....

Coronavirus Spikes Canada’s Fiscal Deficit To C$ 343.2 Billion; Markets Tread Cautiously
July 09, 2020 12:00 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Canada’s fiscal deficit soared to C$ 343.2 billion or nearly 16% of the economic output as the spending on coronavirus-related programs went up Much of the COVID support will be financed through new C$ 409 billion bond programs M.....

Good Note From COVID-19: Prospering Companies Amid Pandemic
July 07, 2020 05:42 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Amid COVID 19, companies must incorporate pandemic planning considerations into resilience management activities to provide comprehensive response & continuity for their most critical products and services In a dismal year for most .....

Citizens of Hongkong glance towards exits as China foists security law on them
July 02, 2020 12:00 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaChina’s decision to impose national security law, which was drafted and approved in a swift and secretive process, on Hong Kong has strengthened Beijing’s authoritarian rule over the territory. In the last week of May, the Central gove.....

How Volatility in Global Stock Markets is Helping Gold Prices?
May 16, 2020 05:50 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaGold is traditionally considered by investors as a safe investment, especially during a time of recession with high risks of inflation and exchange rates depreciating. The current price of gold is indicated in terms of currency. And the current price...

Zooming Lens at Australia’s Economic Scenario from RBA’s Standpoint
August 29, 2019 03:45 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaFollowing a speech in Canberra, the Reserve Bank of Australia?s Deputy Governor, Mr Guy Debelle stated that the interest rates could fall between zero and 0.5 per cent. While addressing the Economic Society of Australia in Canberra, Mr Debelle focuss...

Peter Reith was 'born to plot'
April 07, 2017 01:36 PM AEST| By AAPNEWSPeter Reith was a one of John Howard's hard men, especially during the bruising and divisive 1998 battle for the waterfront.
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