2018 in review: ‘R’ word back in global economy

A year that began with soaring stock markets ended with them crashing all over the place. For the first time in a decade the ‘R’ word – or recession – was again back in conversations. In the UAE key sectors remained under pressure even as the Government moved forward with major incentives such as liberalising […]

Trump says ‘big progress’ on possible China trade deal

WASHINGTON, BEIJING: US President Donald Trump said on Twitter that he had a “long and very good call” with Chinese President Xi Jinping and that a possible trade deal between the United States and China was progressing well. As a partial shutdown of the US government entered its eighth day, with no quick end in […]

What 8 social trends told us about US economy in 2018

New York: We’re about to say “thank u, next” to a year that gave us oat milk shortages and compostable straws galore. Before we ring in 2019, it’s time to take a look at what some of 2018’s hottest social trends told us about America’s economy. Adult dorms and jade rollers may prove to be […]