SEC Chairman Jay Clayton’s efforts to clean up the securities market are paying off. In a statement, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosed, BMO Capital Markets and Cantor Fitzgerald & Co have agreed to pay $3.9 million and $647,000… Read More ›
Day: August 17, 2019
U.S. lifts 10% tariffs on select Chinese imports
The bulk of the items excluded from the 10% tariffs hike, which will go into effect from September 1, includes household furniture, internet modems, routers and baby items. In a significant development, the Trump Administration has lifted import curbs on… Read More ›
Chinese Central Bank moves to lower lending prime rates
The move is likely to be part of an economic stimulus measure following a slowdown in the Chinese economy. The move could enflare the rising bad debt, like it has in past instances of fiscal stimulus measures. On Saturday, in… Read More ›