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Catastrophes cause $44 bn global economic losses in H1 2019,only 42% of them were insured:Swiss Re
Only about 42% of the global economic losses were insured (compared with 52% in the first half of 2018) as several large-scale disaster events, such as cyclone Idai in southern Africa and cyclone Fani in India, occurred in areas with low insurance penetration.
Apr-July passenger vehicle output down 13.2% on Maruti, M&M production cuts
Total Passenger vehicles (PV) production in the April-July period stood at 12,13,281 units as against 13,97,404 units in the same period last fiscal, down 13.18 per cent,Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers said.
Over 200 dead in four flood-hit states; more than 12 lakh people affected
In Kerala, the death toll increased to 83 and 2.55 lakh people have sought refuge in relief camps, official said, fearing the toll is may go up as 50 people are still missing in Malappuram.
Automobile sales slump 18.7% in July; sharpest decline in nearly 19 yrs
This is the sharpest decline in nearly 19 years, SIAM reported. It said passenger car sales in July were also worst since December 2000 when the segment had declined by 39.86 per cent. Last month, domestic car sales were down 35.95 per cent at 1,22,956 units as against 1,91,979 units in July 2018.
Hong Kong plunging into ‘Panic and Chaos,’ says Leader, as protests continue
The protests, which China this week likened to terrorism, present President Xi Jinping with one of his biggest challenges since he came to power in 2012.
Hurricane activity could pick up as El Nino fades, say forecasters
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center said Thursday the Atlantic season looks more active than normal as peak hurricane season begins. Forecasters now expect 10 to 17 named storms, with five to nine hurricanes and two to four major ones.In May, they forecast a normal season, one or two fewer named storms and hurricanes.
Facebook must face privacy class action over collecting biometric data
The 3-0 decision from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco over Facebook’s facial recognition technology exposes the company to billions of dollars in potential damages to the Illinois users who brought the case.
EU fights spread of African swine fever with 10 countries now affected
The situation “is very worrying,” EU Commission spokeswoman Anna-Kaisa Itkonen told a media briefing , urging action against a “catastrophic animal disease” which industry officials in Bulgaria fear could cause damages of up to 2 billion levs ($1.15 billion).
U.S.-China trade war leading to recession
The year-long trade dispute has revolved around issues such as tariffs, subsidies, technology, intellectual property and cyber security, among others
FPIs remain in sell-off mode, pull out Rs 9,197 cr in August so far
Given the situation, earnings growth is moderating while valuation is expanding. As a result, equity is losing its attractiveness as an investment class and funds are shifting to safe-haven assets like bonds and gold, Vinod Nair, head of research at Geojit Financial Services