Ha-seong Kim Struggles as San Diego Padres Lose to Baltimore Orioles
Ha-seong Kim Struggles as San Diego Padres Fall to Baltimore Orioles By Hong Ji-soo | August 15, 2023, 13:00 The San Diego Padres faced a disappointing 1-4 loss against the Baltimore Orioles in a home game at Petco Park in San Diego, California, USA. Ha-seong Kim, the Padres’ player, had a quiet performance once again. […]
Cutthroat Competition: China’s Restaurants Slash Prices as Consumers Tighten Wallets amid Deflation Fears
Consumer Wallets Close as Companies Compete to Cut Prices July CPI Shows First Decrease in Two and a Half Years In Beijing, China, the Nan Cheng Xiang fast food chain is enticing customers with a breakfast buffet for the affordable price of 3 Yuan (approximately KRW 550) per person. With three options including porridge, sour […]
Individual Investors Maintain Focus on Major Korean Secondary Battery Stocks Despite Volatility
[Business Post] Individual Investors Continue to Show Confidence in Secondary Battery Stocks Even in August, individual investors remain focused on major secondary battery stocks in Korea, such as POSCO Holdings. This demonstrates a solid trust in the market despite a plunge in stock prices at the end of July. However, the volatility of these stocks […]
China’s Economy Falls into Deflationary Trap as Prices Continue to Decline
The Global Economy Faces Deflationary Challenges in China By Joon-Sik Park | Money Today New York | August 1, 2023 As the global economy battles inflation, China finds itself trapped in a deflationary cycle that is difficult to escape. Recent reports from the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) highlight long-term signs of falling prices in China, […]
POSCO Group’s Listed Affiliates Surpass 100 Trillion Won in Market Capitalization for the First Time
The market capitalization of POSCO Group’s listed affiliates surpasses 100 trillion won for the first time Achieving a significant milestone, the market capitalization of POSCO Group’s listed affiliates has crossed the 100 trillion won mark. This puts POSCO in the same league as other domestic conglomerates such as Samsung, SK, Hyundai Motor, and LG, who […]
Self-Employed Business Owners Struggle as Sales Decline and Closure Becomes a Possibility
Sales Decline Takes a Toll on Self-Employed Individuals According to a recent survey conducted by the Federation of Korean Industries, more than 60% of self-employed individuals reported a decline in sales during the first half of this year compared to the previous year. This has led to around 40% of them considering closing their businesses […]