Investors had complained that the “conflict minerals” rule tucked into Dodd-Frank costs too much money to ferret out the source through the supply chain. Conflict minerals help arm rebel groups in Africa. U.S. President Donald Trump is planning on issuing… Read More ›
Month: February 2017
China comes of age on the world stage with its Silk Road program
With Donald Trump playing the home card, and with a disgruntled Britain opting out of the European Union, China seeks to capitalize on the billions it has sunk in on its much vaunted Silk Road program by presenting it as… Read More ›
In a China Trade War, America’s Farmers Stand to Lose the Most
American farmers could be the ones who take the biggest hit if the United States and China have a trade war. “A significant part of U.S. exports in China and greater China are agricultural products,” said Brad Setser, a senior fellow… Read More ›
Survey Shows ‘Singiifcant Increase’ in Global Economic Confidence Led by the U.S
According to quarterly survey of 240,000 chief executive officers based in 130 countries, Asian business leaders still expected to increase revenues, hiring and fixed investment, even though for the first time since October 2015, they were less confident about the… Read More ›
9 million U.S. jobs rely on exports to Canada
Thomas Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, told business delegates in Ottawa, without criticizing Trump, that significant changes to NAFTA will affect the connected economies of the United States, Canada and Mexico. The head of an… Read More ›
SK Hynix places its bid for Toshiba’s memory business unit
With demand for memory chips outstripping supply, SK Hynix could significantly benefit if it wins its bid. As per a source familiar with the matter at hand, South Korea’s SK Hynix Inc, is vying for a stake in Toshiba Corp’s… Read More ›
Paris charms London’s bankers looking to relocate following Brexit
Although French labour and tax laws are certainly a consideration, what the bankers will also have to factor in, in their decisions for relocation is Parisian charm and finesses after all “When was the last time you took your partner… Read More ›
As Risk of Trump Policy ‘Mistakes’ Looms Large, Investment Veteran Backs Gold
There is rising political risks being faced by the the major markets and include issues like unpredictability of President Donald Trump. This has made investors jittery and they are seeking a shelter from such threats. And hence, according to Independent… Read More ›
Despite its Risks, the Opportunities Drive House Flipping Back into Trend
Years after the trend fell out of fashion with home buyers, making a return to real estate markets is the trend of buying a fixer-upper, making some repairs and “flipping” to a new buyer quickly. According to a new report from Trulia,… Read More ›
Toyota and Suzuki partnership could be a win-win deal for both carmakers
The partnership could provide both Toyota and Suzuki greater market penetration as well as export opportunities. In what is likely to be a significant moment in Japanese automotive history, Toyota Motor Corp and Suzuki Motor Corp have agreed to begin… Read More ›