Economy – Page 80 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Governments’ Covid-19 reaction to close economies worse than pandemic itself – Jim Rogers

Posted on November 1, 2020November 1, 2020By Editor

While the coronavirus outbreak triggered the deepest crisis in decades, “overreacting” politicians have only exacerbated the situation, legendary investor Jim Rogers has told an international forum hosted by Russia. … Read More >Governments’ Covid-19 reaction to close economies worse than pandemic itself – Jim Rogers

Russia

As Covid-19 cases continue to sharply rise in Russia, Kremlin admits country has a shortage of doctors & calls for pay rises

Posted on October 31, 2020October 31, 2020By Editor

Russia hasn’t got enough doctors and paying them more should be a priority. That’s according to Dmitry Peskov, President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman, who said medics are working in “extreme conditions” during the Covid-19 pandemic. … Read More >As Covid-19 cases continue to sharply rise in Russia, Kremlin admits country has a shortage of doctors & calls for pay rises

US is Methodically Ruining Syrian Economy But Damascus Has Tools to Avert the Pressure, Prof Says

Posted on October 31, 2020October 31, 2020By Editor

Damascus is making an effort to stabilise the economic situation in the country hurt by the war, the COVID-19 outbreak and US sanctions. Economist and writer Dr. Ibrahim Alloush has explained what steps should be taken to bring Syria back on the peaceful and prosperous track. … Read More >US is Methodically Ruining Syrian Economy But Damascus Has Tools to Avert the Pressure, Prof Says

Russia

Putin rules out another strict Covid-19 lockdown in Russia, citing economic concerns, says ‘we don’t have a kind Aunt to help us’

Posted on October 31, 2020October 31, 2020By Editor

After his government imposed some of the world’s harshest measures to suppress the spread of coronavirus last spring, Vladimir Putin made it clear on Thursday that there are no plans in place for a repeat lockdown this winter. … Read More >Putin rules out another strict Covid-19 lockdown in Russia, citing economic concerns, says ‘we don’t have a kind Aunt to help us’

Russian economy doing better than most countries amid pandemic – Putin

Posted on October 31, 2020October 31, 2020By Editor

The economic decline in Russia due to the Covid-19-related crisis will be around four percent this year, which is less than in other countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the Russia Calling investment forum. … Read More >Russian economy doing better than most countries amid pandemic – Putin

China coming out of Covid-19 crisis intact, like America emerged after World War II – entrepreneur tells Keiser Report

Posted on October 30, 2020October 30, 2020By Editor

Max Keiser talks to entrepreneur Dan Collins, who is back in the United States after 20 years in China. They discuss Washington’s ongoing trade war with Beijing. … Read More >China coming out of Covid-19 crisis intact, like America emerged after World War II – entrepreneur tells Keiser Report

US economy may face unprecedented crash without another massive injection, Professor Wolff tells Boom Bust

Posted on October 30, 2020October 30, 2020By Editor

The US economy is currently crippled by two simultaneous crises – rising Covid infections and an economic crash that happens every several years – Professor Richard Wolff told RT’s Boom Bust. … Read More >US economy may face unprecedented crash without another massive injection, Professor Wolff tells Boom Bust

Americans may not get more stimulus checks until Valentine’s Day, former Fed insider tells Boom Bust

Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020By Editor

While hopes that a new coronavirus stimulus deal will be adopted before the election are fading, there is a possibility that Americans won’t see paychecks for months from now, ex-Fed insider Danielle DiMartino Booth believes. … Read More >Americans may not get more stimulus checks until Valentine’s Day, former Fed insider tells Boom Bust

Almost 200 European airports may go bust, putting nearly 280,000 jobs at risk

Posted on October 28, 2020October 28, 2020By Editor

ACI Europe airports association warns that 193 airports are at risk of insolvency in the coming months if passenger traffic does not start to recover from the coronavirus shock. … Read More >Almost 200 European airports may go bust, putting nearly 280,000 jobs at risk

Over half of Europe’s smaller firms may be bankrupt within a year – McKinsey poll

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020By Editor

More than 50 percent of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) operating in Europe’s top-five economic powerhouses fear they will have to close in 12 months as they’re struggling to stay afloat amid the coronavirus crisis. … Read More >Over half of Europe’s smaller firms may be bankrupt within a year – McKinsey poll