Singapore: STI Index (.STI) now the most innovative country outside of Europe
Singapore: STI Index (.STI) now the most innovative country outside of Europe Singapore has moved up two notches to be the fifth most innovative country amongst 126 nations in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2018 rep.....»»
Arizona falls on Bloomberg list of innovative economies
Arizona's economy isn't as innovative as it was three years ago, according to a new ranking. The newest U.S. State Innovation Index from Bloomberg pegs Arizona's economy as the 21st most innovative in the country. That marks a six-spot drop from No. 1.....»»
Singapore Economic Update
Singapore Economic Update Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (SIPMM) said on Thursday that the country’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI), an early indicator of manufacturing activity, declined 0......»»
Singapore: STI Index (.STI) remain vigilant for developing news
Singapore: STI Index (.STI) remain vigilant for developing news The international system is at a turning point, with mounting trade tensions between the United States and China and the US and Europe arguing fiercely over tra.....»»
Singapore: STI Index (.STI) mixed after a muted US session ahead of midterm elections
Singapore: STI Index (.STI) mixed after a muted US session ahead of midterm elections Share prices were mixed in Europe and Asia on Tuesday as cautious world investors awaited the outcome of the US midterm elections. The S.....»»
Europe Markets: European equities return to record highs, with German stocks boosted by $22 billion property deal
European stocks marched further into the green on Tuesday, surpassing record highs notched in early May, as Germany’s main stock market index was boosted by a $22 billion deal between two property giants......»»
Succinct Summation of Week’s Events 5.21.21
Succinct Summations for the week ending May 21st, 2021 Positives: 1. Economic reopening and normalization is appearing all over the country. 2. Index of leading economic indicators rose 1.6% m/o/m. 3......»»
: Different strokes for different folks as Europe eases out of lockdowns
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to confirm on Monday that the country is on track to fully reopen and lift all restrictions by the end of June. France and Germany are also trying to ease their economies out of lockdowns......»»
"Back To Normal" As Futures Rebound After Yellen Reversal
"Back To Normal" As Futures Rebound After Yellen Reversal US index futures rebounded from Tuesday's tech-led rout, with Nasdaq futures leading gains alongside shares in Europe as focus shifted away from inflation fears and turned t.....»»
Futures Slide On Last Day Of April Despite Blowout Earnings And Econ Data
Futures Slide On Last Day Of April Despite Blowout Earnings And Econ Data "As good as it gets." U.S. index futures slumped on the final trading day of April, dragged lower alongside Europe.....»»
UK Far Ahead Of Europe In Curbing COVID-19
UK Far Ahead Of Europe In Curbing COVID-19 It's not so long ago that much of Europe was looking over to the UK in astonishment at how badly the government was handling the Covid-19 pandemic. As recently as January, the country had the h.....»»
Europe Markets: European stocks slide as Germany extends COVID-19 lockdown to mid-April
European stocks slid into the red on Tuesday as COVID-19 cases continue to weigh on markets, with Germany the latest country to take new lockdown measures to contain the spread of coronavirus......»»
: Europe struggles amid fighting over rising vaccine shortages
U.K. health authorities warned on Wednesday that the country would face a severe shortage of COVID-19 vaccines in April, as the European Commission threatened to trigger emergency controls on the production, distribution and exports of the shots......»»
World Beer Index 2021: What’s The Price Of A Beer In Your Country?
World Beer Index 202.....»»
Disney Plus has started to roll out Star, an entertainment channel for adults. It"s also boosting prices in non-US markets.
Disney's new channel, Star, launches first in Europe, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Hakan Nural/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Disney Plus subscription fees will increase by about 33% in no.....»»
Europe Markets: German stocks lead Europe higher after upbeat data as U.S. equity futures steady
European stocks were a mixed bag on Wednesday, with the German DAX climbing after better-than-expected growth data, while the FTSE 100 index was dragged south as heavily weighted HSBC fell on news out of Hong Kong......»»
From the editor: New Milken Institute city rankings show importance of focus on equity
The importance of fostering equity for all residents was brought home this week by the Milken Institute’s latest Best-Performing Cities index, which tracks the economic performance of about 400 metropolitan statistical areas across the country......»»
: Light trading in Asia, with most markets closed for holiday
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose 0.5% and Singapore's Straits Times Index fell fractionally in shortened trading days......»»
: Europe moves toward COVID-19 vaccine passports but not every country is on board
A few European Union countries have taken steps to distribute special passes to allow citizens inoculated against COVID-19 to travel freely......»»
I went through a luxury-hotel quarantine in Singapore to beat the coronavirus - and it works. But Americans just wouldn"t find it acceptable.
The country has been able to control the virus through border controls and a contract-tracing app required to enter or leave establishments. .....»»
I went through a luxury hotel quarantine in Singapore to beat the coronavirus - and it works. But Americans just wouldn"t find it acceptable.
The country has been able to control the virus through strict border controls and a contract tracing app that requires users to scan a QR code any time they enter or leave an establishment. .....»»