Japanese economy contracted sharply in Q2
The Japanese economy contracted by 6.8% (annualized) in Q2, the steepest fall since the 2011 earthquake and Tsunami, according to data released by the...
US August consumer sentiment plummets
US August consumer sentiment took a nosedive after rising significantly in July, even as gas prices declined by over 15 cents during the month,...
RBS Coutts selloff
An RBS Coutts selloff is being planned, a move that could raise £600 million ($1 billion) for the UK bank. Coutts , where the...
UK economic indicators improve in June
UK economic indicators improved in June, says The Conference Board. The Leading Economic Index (LEI) rose 0.6% to 111.7 (2004=100), after increasing 0.5% in...
Baker & McKenzie largest law firm again
After losing top spot in 2012 to DLA Piper, Baker & McKenzie has become the largest law firm on the planet again. Today, the...
News Corp Q4 sales down by 3 percent
News Corp Q4 sales fell by 3% to $2.19 billion. The company informed that income from both advertising and subscriptions dropped during the quarter....
Japanese Leading Economic Index declined in June
The Japanese Leading Economic Index (LEI) decreased in June by 0.5%, while the Coincident Economic Index also fell 0.5%, says the Conference Board. June...
Global economic growth forecast, despite risks
Even though economic uncertainties and geopolitical problems have emerged, global economic growth should continue, says Richard Hoey, Chief Economist at BNY Mellon, in his...
Could executive time management improve? Yes
A survey on executive time management found that most business leaders say they do not spend enough time on the right things. The study,...
Chinese record trade surplus in July
A surprise rise in exports and a decline in imports resulted in a Chinese record trade surplus in July. The economic recoveries in the...