Economy


 US Oil Prices Soar As Summer Kicks In

US Oil Prices Soar As Summer Kicks In

June 02, 2021 04:13 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Oil prices are expected to rise further in the US as demand is set to increase with the onset of summer when Americans typically embark on vacations to beat the heat. On Tuesday, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).....

 What Are Some Best Approaches to Improve Well-Being by Companies?

What Are Some Best Approaches to Improve Well-Being by Companies?

June 02, 2021 01:31 AM AEST| By Suhita Poddar

Summary Sometimes back, a global survey conducted by insurance company Aetna International reported that 63 per cent of 4,000 workers surveyed wanted their companies to spend more on health and well-being initiatives. E-commerce giant Amazon an.....

 How Women Healthcare Workers and Scientists Took Up the Covid-19 Challenge

How Women Healthcare Workers and Scientists Took Up the Covid-19 Challenge

June 02, 2021 01:27 AM AEST| By Abhijeet

Summary The mightiest of countries last year were brought to their knees by the Coronavirus. The UK is planning to make vaccine mandatory for all its healthcare workers. Women have played an exemplary role in leading UK’s healthcare syst.....

 UK Manufacturing PMI Displays A Record Surge in May

UK Manufacturing PMI Displays A Record Surge in May

June 02, 2021 12:38 AM AEST| By Abhijeet

Summary The UK manufacturers reported strong growth in May and higher levels of business confidence. The growth was driven by an easing of Covid-restrictions and a robust vaccination strategy. At the same time, inflationary pressure has starte.....

 FTSE 100 Makes Positive Start Reacting to Upbeat OECD Projection for The UK Post-Covid

FTSE 100 Makes Positive Start Reacting to Upbeat OECD Projection for The UK Post-Covid

June 01, 2021 07:01 PM AEST| By Abhijeet

Summary The UK economy to clock a GDP growth rate of 7.2 per cent while the global economy to grow by 5.8 per cent this year. However, the British economy might suffer more longer-term damage as compared to other G7 economies, as the impact of .....

 Private housing approvals in Australia hit an all-time high in April

Private housing approvals in Australia hit an all-time high in April

June 01, 2021 03:50 PM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

Summary Total dwelling units approved fell by 8.6%. However, private sector house approvals jumped to a record high. Victoria has been the worst performer during the month. The approvals for construction of private sector houses in Austra.....

 RBA holds fire on interest rate, flags low inflation

RBA holds fire on interest rate, flags low inflation

June 01, 2021 03:46 PM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept its monetary policy unchanged with interest rate near zero at its June meeting. Strengthen your Portfolio with Kalkine LITE; Now Available at $19.99 Only As a result of the central bank’s decisio.....

 ANZ Business Outlook for May indicates stressed New Zealand economy

ANZ Business Outlook for May indicates stressed New Zealand economy

June 01, 2021 02:29 PM AEST| By Sonal

ANZ Business Outlook Survey analyses the course of the economy in the next year and shows how business confidence is stacking up, what export sales are up to, and how the labour market is doing, etc. The survey collects crucial economic data, which...

 Economic Charter: Check out latest developments and further expectations

Economic Charter: Check out latest developments and further expectations

June 01, 2021 02:20 PM AEST| By Ashish

Summary Even as the RBA’s monetary policy decision is highly anticipated, a few other critical data releases are already out. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released data on manufacturing PMI, building approvals, and consumer c.....

 Australia house prices continue to heat up

Australia house prices continue to heat up

June 01, 2021 02:16 PM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

Summary CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index is up 2.2%. The surge in prices was led by capital cities. Hobart index rose the fastest. The housing prices in Australia continue to rise after the pandemic as CoreLogic’s nationa.....

 New Zealand’s new dwelling approvals stay strong in April

New Zealand’s new dwelling approvals stay strong in April

June 01, 2021 12:19 PM AEST| By Sonal

As per the latest building consent data released by Stats NZ, the number of new homes consented monthly in April 2021 rose 84% as compared to April 2020 to 3,994. This number included 2,140 stand-alone houses, 1,076 townhouses, flats, and units, 47.....

 California’s Car Culture Shows The Way In Climate Fight

California’s Car Culture Shows The Way In Climate Fight

May 30, 2021 12:41 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

  Californians do not just love their cars, but they are also leading the way in reducing vehicular pollution in the fight against climate change. Vehicular pollution has been a major issue in the state, known for its cliff-lined sparkling sand...

 COVID-19 effect: Healthcare takes over retail as biggest employer for Aussies

COVID-19 effect: Healthcare takes over retail as biggest employer for Aussies

May 30, 2021 12:41 AM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

The growing focus on healthcare amid the COVID-19 pandemic has had yet another effect in Australia – healthcare has pipped the retail sector as the biggest employer for Australians. As per the latest data released by Australian Bureau of Sta.....

 Focus Remains on Cautious Resumption of Summer Holidays

Focus Remains on Cautious Resumption of Summer Holidays

May 30, 2021 12:41 AM AEST| By Abhijeet

Summary There are a series of guidelines and regulations that have been instituted in order to have an added protection of the passengers and reduce the chances of virus transmission DfT has introduced a Covid-19 Charter that has been designed .....

 Joblessness in Australia down to pre-pandemic levels

Joblessness in Australia down to pre-pandemic levels

May 30, 2021 12:39 AM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

The joblessness in Australia has come down to the pre-pandemic levels, as the country marked its biggest dip in unemployment in four years during the month of April 2021. At the end of April, 763,177 Australians were unemployed, 8.4% down from 832.....

 Inlet of Fresh Air Crucial as Indoor Settings Reopen

Inlet of Fresh Air Crucial as Indoor Settings Reopen

May 30, 2021 12:17 AM AEST| By Abhijeet

Summary Around 25 per cent of the people are either unaware of the benefits of fresh air, and proper ventilation in the households and in the indoor hospitality venues. In order to increase the awareness amidst the individuals with regard to th.....

 Key Takeaways From US Federal Budget For Fiscal 2022

Key Takeaways From US Federal Budget For Fiscal 2022

May 29, 2021 01:29 PM AEST| By Kiran Murali

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday presented the full budget for fiscal year 2022 that seeks to spend US$6.013 trillion, up from US$4.174 trillion in fiscal 2021. The budget includes Biden’s previously announced American Families Plan and Amer...

 US FY 2022 Budget: Key Sector Allocation

US FY 2022 Budget: Key Sector Allocation

May 29, 2021 01:24 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

President Joe Biden unveiled his US$6 trillion FY 2022 budget on Friday, May 28. It has been prepared in keeping in mind two broad areas of action: the American Job Plan and the American Families Plan. The plans detail the priority areas of activity...

 US Budget FY2022: Infrastructure, Healthcare Get Top Priority

US Budget FY2022: Infrastructure, Healthcare Get Top Priority

May 29, 2021 07:13 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

President Joe Biden on Friday, May 28, unveiled his maiden budget for the fiscal year 2022, giving top priority to infrastructure, healthcare, and climate change, as he gets ready for a major overhaul of the US economy. The spending plan is focuse.....

 President Biden’s FY22 Budget: What To Watch

President Biden’s FY22 Budget: What To Watch

May 29, 2021 03:19 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary President Joe Biden to push for a US$6 trillion Federal Budget for FY2022. Spending on social security, healthcare, and infrastructure to get priority. Higher taxes for wealthy Americans and corporate giants on the cards. Presiden.....

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