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IMF’s Former China Chief Prasad Says China’s Massive Corporate Crackdown Aimed At Curbing Outflows
According to Eswar Prasad, the former head of the IMF’s China division, by going after big companies, China is sending a “remarkably strong signal” about stemming capital outflows. “I think there is a concern here that corporate outflows, among other types… Read More ›
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While Critics Say It Has Killed Banking Union, Stock Markets Get Buoyed By Italian Banks Rescue
As investors reacted with enthusiasm to confirmation that the Italian government would ride to the rescue of two flailing regional banks, Italy’s banking stocks led European equity markets higher at the start of the week. However, the liberal interpretation of… Read More ›
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As India Reforms Taxes, 1,000 New Listings Being Aimed For By Asia’s Oldest Stock Exchange
As a rollout of the Goods and Service Tax (GST) on July 1 encourages more Indian companies to list their shares, Asia’s oldest stock exchange BSE is aiming for one thousand new listings over the next four to five years, said the… Read More ›
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In The Process Of Development Of New Fighter Jet, Europe Faces Herculean Challenge
With respect to Europe’s three existing programs: Eurofighter, France’s Rafale and Sweden’s Gripen, and one that will shape the future of the European fighter industry, Europe is embarking on an expensive and politically charged effort to develop a new combat… Read More ›
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A ‘Second Tier’ Country Now Is America, Says A Recent Report
America trails many other developed countries when it comes to health, environmental protection, and fighting discrimination, even though it leads the world when it comes to access to higher education. This was revealed in a report published by the Social Progress Imperative, a… Read More ›
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Repeated Attempts Made By Hedge Funds To Invest In Veneto Banks: Reuters
The plan of a group of four international investment funds was not pursued by Rome along with more recent approaches to be part of a rescue deal after the funds offered to inject 1.6 billion euros ($1.79 billion) of fresh… Read More ›
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Second Quarter Ends With Slower Growth For Euro Zone Businesses: PMIs
A survey has shown that following a sudden slowing in the pace of expansion by services firms, roaring euro zone business growth tailed off unexpectedly toward the end of the first half of 2017. But pressure will likely be maintained… Read More ›
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India’s Famed Tea Nearing Short Supply – A Storm In Darjeeling’s Teacup
The world-famous brew of Darjeeling tea could soon be in short supply. Dealing a blow to brands dependent on the area’s prestigious teaplant, in India’s famed Himalayan town, political chaos has forced the closure of tea plantations and estates. Amid ethnic strife… Read More ›
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While Pushing For Free Trade, EU Promises Tough Line On U.S. And China
While EU leaders agreed to consider screening investments by state-owned Chinese firms, Europe would react in kind if the United States did not play fair in trade, German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday. The European… Read More ›
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Largest IPO On Gas Field Sale To Be Issued At Tel Aviv Exchange
With the sale of part of the Tamar natural gas field by Delek Drilling, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, TASE, is about to see its largest IPO ever. An offering of about $1.2 billion in stocks and bonds to finance… Read More ›