Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB) positions itself as a Malaysian conglomerate dedicated to promoting an Islamic way of life, as inspired by the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. However, recent events have cast a long shadow over the organization’s reputation. Concerns regarding the safety and welfare of children at charity homes connected to GISB
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China, the world’s second-largest economy, finds itself at a crossroads as it grapples with slowing growth across key economic indicators. Recent data from August revealed industrial output growth staggered to a five-month low, with additional declines noted in retail sales and new home prices. These shifts not only reflect a waning momentum but also evoke
In the world of global finance, currencies are an ever-shifting landscape shaped by a multitude of factors, from economic data to government policies. Recently, the U.S. dollar has faced challenges against key currencies like the Japanese yen, driven largely by speculation surrounding Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The current sentiment in the market reveals an
Shigeru Ishiba, a former defense minister, is seen as a frontrunner in the race to become Japan’s next prime minister. His strong stance on transitioning from nuclear power to renewable energy and advocating for female emperors sets him apart from the other candidates. Ishiba’s economic strategy of increasing wages and potentially exempting certain goods from
In a bold move, Naoki Tamura, a hawkish policymaker at the Bank of Japan, has publicly stated that the central bank must raise interest rates to at least 1% by the second half of the next fiscal year. This marks the first time a BOJ official has specified a target rate for short-term borrowing costs.
The past two years have seen the Federal Reserve implementing steep interest rate hikes in an attempt to slow down the U.S. economy. However, despite this tightening, the overall impact on the economy has been surprisingly minimal. U.S. real GDP has continued to show growth rates exceeding 2% in most quarters since the middle of
The Bank of Japan remains committed to raising interest rates if inflation follows the path outlined in its forecast. According to policymaker Junko Nakagawa, the recent market turbulence has not derailed the central bank’s intention to gradually increase borrowing costs. Despite the potential risks associated with such a move, Nakagawa emphasized the importance of considering
The World Bank President, Ajay Banga, recently highlighted the need for the global lender to adapt to a world that is becoming increasingly polarized. In a speech at the Lowy Institute think tank in Sydney, Banga emphasized the importance of working faster and simplifying processes to meet the evolving needs of countries around the world.
In a tumultuous week for the stock market, Wall Street seems poised for a rebound as investors hold onto hopes of a soft landing scenario for the U.S. economy. The heavy losses witnessed in the previous week appear to be shifting, with all megacap stocks showing gains in premarket trading. The optimistic sentiment is reflected
France is facing a financial crisis that could potentially spiral out of control if extra savings are not found to reduce the public deficit. The European Commission has set a deadline of Sept. 20 for France to submit a plan to address this issue. However, the French government has requested an extension beyond this deadline
Recently, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen hinted at the possibility of not continuing at the highest levels of government once President Joe Biden’s term ends in January. During an event at the Texas Tribune Festival, she indicated that she is “probably done” but left some room for speculation by saying, “we’ll see.” Yellen, who is
The appointment of Michel Barnier as Prime Minister by President Emmanuel Macron underscores a pivotal moment in French politics. Amid a cloud of political uncertainty following the recent legislative elections, Macron’s decision illustrates his attempt to stabilize an increasingly fractured political landscape. The election results led to a hung parliament, which has raised questions regarding
As reported by Lucia Mutikani for Reuters, the latest data on jobless claims in the United States offers a glimmer of hope amidst fears of an economic downturn. The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits decreased, indicating that layoffs remain low. This positive trend could potentially allay concerns about the health of
The safe-haven Japanese yen has experienced a significant rally, while riskier currencies like the Australian dollar and sterling have struggled in the aftermath of the recent sell-off on Wall Street. The surge in the yen can be attributed to concerns sparked by soft U.S. manufacturing data, which has heightened fears of a potential hard landing