News from December 2021
Cannabis company Cookies expands in Europe in partnership with InterCure: 'focus on new territories'
By David Beasley | Dec 19, 2021
Cookies, a San Francisco-based company that makes cannabis products, is expanding into Europe in a partnership with InterCure, a news release said.
CSC Global Financial Markets announces expansion in the Netherlands to provide global clients 'even greater breadth and scale of service'
By Timothy Stuckey | Dec 19, 2021
CSC Global Financial Markets, a global provider of business, legal, tax and digital brand services, has been granted additional depositary licenses by the Dutch Financial Markets Authority.
DKT WomanCare and Pregna partner up: 'leverage each other's strengths'
By Augustus Griffith Jr. | Dec 19, 2021
WomanCare Global Trading CIC has initiated a partnership with Pregna International Ltd. in its efforts to increase the availability of intrauterine contraceptives worldwide.
Westinghouse secures decommissioning contract in Germany: 'decades of hands-on experience'
By Zachary Richter | Dec 19, 2021
Westinghouse Electric Company has partnered with RWE Nuclear GmbH to help decommission two reactors at the Gundremmingen nuclear facility in Germany.
Westinghouse dismantles reactor at Slovakia nuclear plant: 'pleased to deliver the value of certainty'
By Bob Martin | Dec 18, 2021
Westinghouse Electric Co. has announced that it has dismantled the first of two reactor vessels at a power plant in Slovakia, and is also involved in decommissioning projects worldwide.
Chevron Shipping joins Sea Cargo Charter: 'objective to decarbonize shipping'
By Emily Bevard | Dec 18, 2021
Chevron Shipping Co. is set to join Sea Cargo Charter, practicing responsible shipping reporting to promote decarbonization and green environmental actions.
Wolfspeed Inc. hires new exec from Texas Instruments, citing his 'wealth of knowledge'
By David Beasley | Dec 18, 2021
Wolfspeed Inc. detailed its recent global operations team expansion, forming part of a long-term strategy recently implemented by the company.
Personal income by state, 3rd quarter 2021
By Press Release | Dec 17, 2021
State personal income increased 2.6 percent at an annual rate in the third quarter of 2021 after decreasing 20.2 percent in the second quarter, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) (table 1).
IMF executive board completes first review under the Extended Credit Facility arrangement and approves US$212.3 million disbursement for the Democratic Republic
By Press Release | Dec 17, 2021
On December 15, 2021, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the first review of the arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
IMF executive board concludes 2021 Article IV consultation and sixth review under the IMF’s extended arrangement for Barbados
By Press Release | Dec 16, 2021
On December 15, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with Barbados.
ANZ reviews performance amid pandemic at virtual annual general meeting
By Globe Banner | Dec 16, 2021
Good morning and welcome to the 2021 Annual General Meeting of ANZ shareholders.
ANZ CEO addresses pandemic impact at annual general meeting
By Globe Banner | Dec 16, 2021
Thank you, Paul, and good morning.
'We can see a warm future': Oil executives, energy officials discuss future of alternative fuels
By Augustus Griffith Jr. | Dec 15, 2021
The 23rd World Petroleum Conference kicked off Dec. 6 in Houston, with almost 5,000 people from 70 countries in attendance, according to World Oil magazine.
White House reassures oil industry: Administration has 'heard you loud and clear'
By Andy Nghiem | Dec 15, 2021
A bipartisan group of lawmakers from the House of Representatives recently sent a letter to Pres. Joe Biden asking him not to ban the export of oil from the United States.
IMF executive board concludes 2021 Article IV consultation with the Republic of Malawi
By Press Release | Dec 15, 2021
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with the Republic of Malawi on December 13, 2021.
A Christmas special: Interview with Santa Claus
By Staff | Dec 15, 2021
The North Pole may be the busiest place in the world at this time of year.
IMF staff completes mission for the first review of the Extended Fund Facility for the Republic of Gabon
By Press Release | Dec 15, 2021
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Mr. Boileau Loko visited Gabon from December 8 to 14, 2021 to conduct discussions on the first review of Gabon’s extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), which was approved in July 2021.
Consumer prices and core inflation rising at alarming rate
By Bob Martin | Dec 14, 2021
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has announced that the year over year producer price index reached record marks in November.
IMF executive board approves new Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement for Chad
By Press Release | Dec 14, 2021
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a 36-month arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) in an amount equivalent to SDR 392.56 million (about US$570.75 million or 280 percent of quota), to help meet Chad’s large balance-of-payments and budgetary needs, including by catalyzing financial support from official donors.
Real personal consumption expenditures and personal income by state, 2020
By Press Release | Dec 14, 2021
Today, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released official statistics of real state personal consumption expenditures (PCE) for the first time.