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JPMorgan, the largest bank in USA, was the first to release Q2 earnings report among the three largest banks in the United States, reported that the bank’s net profit fell by nearly half, due to a $ 10.8B charge for provisions against bad loans. However, the report came stronger than …

Data released on Tuesday showed that the German ZEW Economic Sentiment Index came in at 59.3 versus 60.0 expected and 43.4 last. While the sub-index Current Conditions figure arrived at -80.9 in July compared to -65.0 expected and -83.1% previously recorded. Meanwhile, the Eurozone ZEW economic sentiment for July came …

The Chinese economy is likely to return to recovery and record modest growth in Q2 after the contraction with the end of lockdown and the announcement of more stimulus, according to a Reuters poll. China is expected to post 2.5% growth in April-June compared to last year, posting a 6.8% …

UK GDP in May posted less than analysts’ expectations as data released by the Office for National Statistics on Tuesday showed that British gross domestic product rose1.8% in May, compared to a contraction of 20.3% in April. Analysts had expected the UK economy to grow by 5.5% in May. The …

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned on Monday that the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may be getting worse around the world, with many countries failing to correctly respond to the situation and take the necessary preventive precautions. “Let me be blunt, too many countries are headed in the wrong …

The Chinese economy is showing a steady recovery, but a difficult battle is still waiting, as the situation remains critical at home and abroad. China’s Premier Li Keqiang told the state media on Monday, as reported by Reuters.                Quotes “We should strengthen our confidence in development, but the situation at …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised its growth forecasts for the Middle East and Central Asia as economies were affected by worse than expected oil crisis and Covid-19 pandemic, according to Reuters. The region, which includes about 30 countries from Mauritania to Kazakhstan, will see real GDP drop by 4.7% …

In a statement issued by the Chinese Foreign Ministry, published on its official Wechat account, it advised citizens to reconsider their travel plans to Australia amid anti-China sentiments and racist practices. The South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that the souring diplomatic relations between Australia and China were not expected to impede …

Covid-19 cases continue to rise during Monday, bringing the numbers to 13 million cases globally, as it rose in the morning by 20,924 new cases to reach the total of 13,049,106 with the death toll reaching 571,807. Cases that fully recovered to 7,591,913. The United States tops the number of …

The number of active US oil rigs decreased by four to 181 this week, according to data by Baker Hughes. It worth mentioning that the number of rigs drilling for crude oil in the US did not a single increased since mid-March.