How CrowdStrike caused a global IT meltdown and what comes next
Last week, the world faced what was likely the biggest IT failure in history. When some people around the world logged onto their laptops on … Read more
World economy
How will India spend its billions?
New Delhi, India – February 01: Finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, outside Finance Ministry on the Budget Day, with other members of Finance Ministry in New … Read more
Freight trucking recession is nearing an end, logistics executives say
The trucking industry is turning a corner after a prolonged freight recession that succeeded the Covid boom in transportation rate and services, according to logistics … Read more
IMF raises India economic outlook, U.S. and global growth lackluster
The IMF said it is optimistic on Chinese consumption returning in the next few years, but falling birth rates will still cause an economic down. … Read more
China’s rich shy away from flaunting wealth amid economic uncertainty
China’s rich are turning their backs on flaunting their wealth as the economy faces headwinds, putting the country’s luxury market under pressure. D3sign | Moment … Read more
Dubai crown prince appointed UAE defense minister
Modern architecture, Dubai central business district and car traffic are seen from Sky Views Observatory on Dec. 13, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dominika … Read more
Europe markets rise as French stocks shrug off surprise election result
LONDON — European stocks ticked higher in morning trade on Monday, as markets reacted to an expected hung parliament in France after a surprise win … Read more
China’s working population is shrinking, facing low birth rate
Fertility rates across OECD countries have halved since 1960, according to a new OECD report. Leren Lu | Stone | Getty Images China’s population is … Read more
European markets: stocks, news, data
LONDON — European stocks turned mixed Friday afternoon, as investors digested key inflation data from the euro zone. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was flst at … Read more
10 most livable cities in the world; Vienna, Copenhagen top list: EIU
Vienna, Austria is the wrold’s most “liveable” city, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2024 Global Liveability Index. Alexander Spatari | Moment | Getty Images … Read more