Tag: Economic Growth
Merkel and Hollande meet to adopt a motion on growth and employment
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President François Hollande, meet in Paris on Thursday to adopt a motion on growth and jobs first formal contribution of the two countries to the European summit since the election of French president. The European summit on 27 and 28 June will address economic issues of growth, competitiveness and [...]
IMF cuts growth forecast for China
Today the IMF cut growth forecasts for China to 7.75 percent and warned this country about the rapid credit growth, as well as emphasize the need for reforms to the development of a more balanced economy. The Fund, which last month had placed the growth prospects for the Republic at 8 percent this year and [...]
European commercial market grew in April
The European market for commercial vehicles registered last April up 3.6% with 143,255 units registered, the first increase since December 2011, according to data from the Association of European Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA). This growth is due to sustained demand for vans, with 5.8% more as counted in the period with an average of two days [...]
More Trade Agreement Needed To Foster Economic Growth
The U.S. president, Barack Obama, said the signing of more trade agreements must be an important part of government efforts to bolster economic growth and create jobs. Obama says that further trade agreements to help create jobs in this country. “Part of this is to ensure the realization of strong trade agreements,” Obama said at a [...]
Obama Proposes to Call “Reagan Rule” to His Plan to Raise Taxes on the Rich
U.S. President Barack Obama today proposed to call “Reagan rule” to his initiative to raise taxes on the rich to pay at least the same rate as the average citizen, a plan that considers a matter of ” justice “to ensure economic growth. Obama has reiterated its call on Congress to pass this tax initiative, [...]
China’s industry in March showed growth for the fourth consecutive month
The Purchasing Manager Index (PMI), which measures the performance of the industry in China reached 53.1 percent in March, 2.1 percentage points higher than in February, indicating expansion of the secondary sector for the fourth consecutive month , reported the official Xinhua news agency. The PMI is compiled by the China Federation of Logistics and [...]
Piñera visit Vietnam to integrate Chile in the Asia-Pacific
The president of Chile, Sebastián Piñera, arrived in Vietnam, first stop on an official tour, which as noted in Hanoi, pursues the integration of his country in the Asia-Pacific, higher economic growth. “We want to strengthen ties with the community of Asia-Pacific, which will mean more opportunities for Chile, better jobs and more progress,” Piñera [...]
