The U.S.-China trade war is likely to drag till at least the U.S. presidential election in November 2020. “I have no deadline, no,” said Trump to reporters in London, where he was due to attend a meeting of NATO leaders…. Read More ›
Economy & Finance
Study Claims Wealth Of Six Richest Britons Same A Poorest 13m
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 ›
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 ›
Measure of effectiveness of U.S. trade tariffs against China
In a development that underscores the measure of effectiveness of U.S sanctions on China’s economy, a Chinese newspaper the Global Times has reported citing sources with direct knowledge of the trade talks that Beijing’s top priority in the phase one… Read More ›
India to invest $1.39 trillion in infrastructure spending to boost economy: Finance Minister
In an effort to boost the Indian economy, the country’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman disclosed, she will unveil a series of infrastructure projects, later this month, as part of a plan to invest $1.39 trillion (100 trillion rupees) in the… Read More ›
Daimler AG to cut 10K jobs
Daimler will cut at least 10,000 jobs worldwide over the next three years, said the carmaker in a statement. The move follows job cuts by carmakers in the industry as they deepen their commitments towards electric vehicles, while grappling with… Read More ›
Daimler AG to cut 10K jobs
Daimler will cut at least 10,000 jobs worldwide over the next three years, said the carmaker in a statement. The move follows job cuts by carmakers in the industry as they deepen their commitments towards electric vehicles, while grappling with… Read More ›
New Report Says Contribution Of £20bn To UN Climate Fund Should Be Made By UK By 2030
A new research has concluded that if the United Kingdom plans to pay a “fair share” in the fight against global climate change, the country will have to pay £20bn by 2030 to the UN’s climate fund. The UK should… Read More ›