Hints that Apple could be lowering the prices of its iPhones in some places to increase falling sale was given by the company’s CEI Tim Cook. In the latest financial quarter, there was a drop of 15 per cent in… Read More ›
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The EU to launch Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for trade with Iran
The SPV underscores the EU’s intent to stick to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. At the onset, this alternative clearing house will focus on food, aid and humanitarian needs rather than on trade. On Thursday, in a significant development, two… Read More ›
U.S.-China faces chasm over structural economic reforms
China has done little to address core U.S. concerns on respecting and adhering to international standards on intellectual property rights and forced transfer of U.S. technology to Chinese firms. Unless there is a verifiable way to ensure Beijing sticks to… Read More ›
Theresa May reneging on UK government commitments on Irish backstop
Making commitments and reneging on them appears to be part of the unscripted, Shakespearean Brexit drama that is threatening to ravage the British economy. A second referendum seems increasingly more inviting given the prospects of increased clarity that will stem… Read More ›
Gold Hits 7-Month High As Stocks And Dollar Slog On Macro Events
While waiting for three major macro events and a barrage of tech companies reporting earnings, markets adopted a cautious approach which pushed the value of gold to a seven month high. The markets are awaiting three crucial events – a… Read More ›
EU-Canada free trade deal aligned with EU law: Advocate General Yves Bot
The European Court of Justice is to decide whether the provisions of the EU-Canada FTA on investment protection are tenable in within the ambit of EU law. On Tuesday, Advocate General Yves Bot recommended to the European Court of Justice… Read More ›
Insurance losses due to wildfires unprecedented: California Insurance Commissioner
The total insurance loss for 2018 has touched $12.4 billion.
Sanctions On Russian Aluminum Firms Close To Putin’s Ally Lifted By US
Sanctions on three Russian companies that are allegedly linked to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, an ally of President Vladimir Putinm have been lifted by the Trump administration. After Mr Deripaska ceded control, sanctions on aluminium giant US Rusal, En+ Group… Read More ›
KPMG Says Prayers For Extension Of Article 50 Being Made By US Firms For Brexit
Even as various data suggested a steep drop in foreign investments in the United Kingdom and a six year low for the outlook for growth, British companies are “praying for an extension to article 50” and not a no deal… Read More ›
Germany to phase out of coal-fired power plants by 2038
Germany aiming for renewable and sustainable energy power for its long term energy security policy. On Monday, Peter Altmaier, Germany’s Economy Minister made it clear that Germany does not want to compensate the loss of electrical power for its planned… Read More ›
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