When blind spot alert or a lane departure warning system keeps you from steering into another vehicle the next time you are driving, count your blessings. The prevalent collision avoidance systems dramatically cut the number of accidents and injury-related crashes,… Read More ›
Day: August 23, 2017
Downturn Is Coming, Wall Street Banks Warn
Mounting evidence that global markets are in the last stage of their rallies before a downturn in the business cycle is seen by HSBC Holdings Plc, Citigroup Inc. and Morgan Stanley. In addition to investors ignoring valuation fundamentals and data,… Read More ›
France backs Trump’s move on troops deployment in Afghanistan
The development points to the recognition of burgeoning economic opportunities in the region. On Wednesday, France’s foreign ministry issued a statement which backed the commitments made by U.S. President Donald Trump on maintaining a military presence in Afghanistan. “France recognizes… Read More ›
Investors and venture capitalists tapping microflats for boosting growth in real estate
Net yields are pushing property developpers towards microflats as opposed to build-to-rent private apartments. In a development that has taken many in the real estate market by surprise, priced out of London’s traditional housing market, millennials are now opting to… Read More ›
Blackstone Group prepares IPO for Gates Global
The IPO could see Gates being valued at more than $7 billion, including debt. Sources familiar with the matter at hand have disclosed, Blackstone Group LP is exploring an IPO for Gates Global LLC. The development comes three years after… Read More ›
Eyeing Afghanistan’s dormant economic wealth, U.S. changes its Afgh-Pak strategy
This a significant strategic shift by the Trump Administration has potentially serious geo-economic consequences for the region and has the potential to bring about a turnaround in Afghanistan’s economy. With the U.S. Administrations deciding to secure Afghanistan from rogue elements,… Read More ›