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A lot of movement in the reserve assets component of the financial account in India is causing stress for the balance fo payments. Demand for gold is increasing, and because of great returns on investment and the affinity for gold in India, demand is increasing. The determinants of demand are highly responsible for maintaining this instability in current account deficit and "stress on the system" for the Reserve Bank of India.

The aggregate demand in an economy is made up of the total spending on goods and services in a country, and one of the components of aggregate demand is consumption (consumer spending). This article outlines some reasons as to why consumer spending - consumption - is expected to increase in the US in the coming months.

This demonstrates economic activity because it focuses on the performance of an industry in the economy and is therefore a component of GDP. The article also evaluates what is likely to happen in the future of the industry, and the expected consumption patterns of certain individuals.

The National Broadband Network Company (NBN) wanted to slowly reduce their internet connection prices to benefit consumers. However, any price mechanism they try is just increasing the CPI (Consumer Price Index). The CPI measures change in price level of consumer goods and services purchased by households; in this situation specifically internet providers. We all obviously need the internet, but many companies are struggling with correct pricing, a key component of their business. They are beginning new projects that need more money, which in turn causes a price hike. The article uses a lot of technological 'lingo' with statistics to back up plans of price comparison.

This article concerns the fact that German exports have fallen since December. This reflects what was learned on the "determinants" of exports; national income in foreign nations, exchange rates, relative inflation rates, etc. Considering the recent economic turmoil in Europe, one can assume that the economic situation of foreign countries has affected the level of Germany's exportation.