The sudden dismantling of China’s Covid restrictions in December allowed everyone to travel and freely mingle for the country’s most important festival for the first time since 2019.
With the easing of most COVID-19 restrictions, many people could finally make their first trip back to their hometowns to reunite with their families without worrying about the hassles of quarantine, potential lockdowns and suspension of travel.
Fixed income investing will find favour in 2023 as higher rates offer more yield options for investors. After more than a decade of underperformance, emerging markets may outperform
In India, dealers were charging a premium of up to $7 an ounce over official domestic prices, the highest in eight months. Last week they were charging a premium of up to $5 inclusive of 12.5% import and 3% sales levies.
The world celebrates the Year of the Ox amid resurgent coronavirus concerns and fears over new variants.