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2021 to see 40% surge in people needing humanitarian aid due to Covid: UN
The UN humanitarian office says needs for assistance have ballooned to unprecedented levels this year because of Covid-19, projecting that a staggering 235 million people will require help in 2021
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China's factory activity expands at the fastest pace in over three years
China's factory activity expanded at the fastest pace in more than three years in November, keeping it on track to be the first major economy to fully recover from the coronavirus crisis
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Tokyo core consumer prices post biggest annual drop in over eight years
The decline in November was the biggest since May 2012, when core consumer prices fell 0.8%
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Shanghai rises to become world's most connected city amid Covid-19
London has seen a 67 per cent decline in connectivity via air travel, according to The International Air Transport Association (IATA). By September 2020, it had fallen to eighth spot.
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Evaluating a Cabinet
Joe Biden's picks project an image of assured competence
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Light at the end of the tunnel for domestic oil marketing companies
Marketing margins to support earnings, while refining outlook can improve with vaccine launches driving global economic recovery
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Below peak performance
The G20 is looking beyond the US for leadership
Singapore's economy to return to growth in 2021 after worst slump
Analysts expected a 5.4% contraction, according to the median of 10 forecasts
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G20 determined to use all tools to contain pandemic, save jobs, incomes
A final joint statement will be released by leaders from the United States, China and other Group of 20 nations after they meet by video conference on Saturday
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World Coronavirus Dispatch: Global leaders warn recovery losing momentum
New York City's public school system will be shut and this time it may take months for reopening. Finland's prime minister warns populists will prosper if Covid-19 is not checked
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Cryptos may outrun other asset classes over 2 yrs; be mindful of the risk
Cryptos have been big gainers in times of trouble. In that sense, cryptos are like gold; havens during uncertainty.
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US economy could shrink as coronavirus surges: Fed Reserve Bank Prez Kaplan
Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Robert Kaplan said the economy could shrink this quarter as consumers in more states and cities pull back from economic activity amid the record coronavirus surge
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Covid-19 pandemic shakes up world's most expensive city list: Report
The changes are especially marked this time around, with the report doubling as an assessment of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on prices around the world.
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Go risk-on, 'keep the faith, trust the recovery' in 2021: Morgan Stanley
In an outlook for 2021, a team including Andrew Sheets recommended investors overweight equities and corporate bonds against cash and government debt, and sell the US dollar
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Creo Syndicate: Secret club for billionaires who care about climate change
Creo acts like an investment bank, vetting about 300 deals per year, connecting investors with possible partners, and conducting research on technologies
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China's factory output beats forecasts as Asia recovers from Covid-19 slump
China's factory output rose faster-than-expected in October and retail sales sped up, as the recovery in the world's second-largest economy from its Covid-19 slump gathered momentum
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Japan economy grew at fastest pace on record in 3rd quarter; outlook murky
Japan's economy grew at fastest pace on record in third quarter, rebounding sharply from biggest postwar slump, as improved exports and consumption helped it emerge from damage caused by coronavirus
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As world signs mega FTAs, India simply can't afford to turn protectionist
If India misses out on attracting some of the new global trading infrastructure, it could be locked out of several years of growth
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Post-Brexit deal talks must have breakthrough this week, say UK and Ireland
There has to be a breakthrough this week in talks for a post-Brexit trade agreement, British and Irish ministers said, ahead of the December 31 expiry of Britain's transition period for leaving
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A vaccine won't derail the easy money train
Vaccine breakthroughs are great. But the vaccine itself has to be distributed and have a demonstrable effect on activity for central banks to be convinced it's time to consider letting up
