India’s economy slows more sharply than expected as manufacturing weighs
– India’s economy slowed much more than expected in July-September, expanding by only 5.4% year-on-year as growth in manufacturing and consumption decelerated, data showed on
Exclusive: HSBC pulling back from China credit card business after struggling to expand
HSBC is pulling back from its credit card business in China eight years after its launch, as the lender struggled to expand and make the
Global earth observation market to cross $8 billion by 2033, says Novaspace
The global Earth Observation (EO) market is on track to exceed $8 billion in valuation by 2033 from $5 billion currently, according to a new
Affordability of long-term care systems in times of rapid population ageing
Rapid population ageing is increasing the pressure on public finances to provide adequate support for long-term care recipients. This column compares the impact of diverse
Breaking banks’ information monopoly: The case for deposit data sharing
Incumbent banks often maintain an informational monopoly over their borrowers, making it difficult to switch to competing lenders or negotiate better terms. This column argues
Stronger patent protection and its effect on innovation and market power
When deciding about the strength of patent protection, policymakers face a trade-off between increased innovation incentives and higher market power of patent holders. This column
Special Economic Zones and the slow path to regional convergence
Across emerging Europe, regional income disparities remain stubborn, narrowing at just 1% annually. This final column in a three-part series examines the effectiveness of Special
Monetary policy in response to tariff shocks
Donald Trump’s victory in the recent US presidential election has re-ignited a debate over the macroeconomic effects of tariffs and the appropriate monetary policy response.
The rise of services exports: New pathways for growth
The pursuit of export-led growth through manufacturing has become increasingly difficult in the face of growing global competition. A shift towards service export-led growth offers
A green dilemma for monetary policy
Accelerating the transition to a green economy is a necessity. This column argues that the green transition will create trade-offs for central banks. Phasing out
