According to a new research into the increasing wealth inequality in the British society, the total wealth that is owned by the poorest 13 million is the same as that held by the six richest people in the United Kingdom…. Read More ›
Day: December 3, 2019
Japan readying a $120 billion stimulus package
On Tuesday, according to two government officials with direct knowledge of the matter at hand, Japan is preparing an economic stimulus package worth $120 billion to support its weak economic growth. “The spending will be earmarked in a supplementary budget… Read More ›
Brazil in touch with USTR on surprise U.S. tariffs on Brazilian steel and aluminum
According to a source familiar with Brasil’s reaction to the surprise decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to restore tariffs on Brazilian steel and aluminum, the Brazilian government is in touch with the U.S. Trade Representative’s office and other agencies…. Read More ›
Cyber Monday sales in U.S. grosses a record $9.2 billion
Cyber Monday sales, riding on the back of a bumper Black Friday sales, are on course to bring in a record $9.2 billion, according to evening estimates. Shoppers have had nearly a month of offers and deals with retailers banking… Read More ›
Japan second biggest drugmaker Astellas Pharma to acquire Audentes Therapeutics for $3 billion
Japan’s Astellas Pharma Inc is set to acquire Audentes Therapeutics Inc for around $3 billion in a deal aimed at boosting genetic medicines – a key area of growth. Gene therapies are one of the hottest areas of drug research…. Read More ›
