France’s finance minister said on Thursday that major challenges for France is being posed by the way large U.S. firms are taxed in the European Union. An “equalization tax” for tech companies across the EU — a potential new policy… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
Calm before the storm
As per a senior U.S. official, Trump is said to decertify the Iran nuclear deal in the near future. Emerging from a meeting with U.S. military leaders, U.S. President Donald Trump declared the moment as “the calm before the storm.”… Read More ›
End To Worst Downturn In History Envisioned By Offshore Rig Firms
Led by oil firms’ growing demand for harsh-environment exploration and triggering multi-billion dollar tie-ups among drillers hoping to profit, executives said that demand for offshore rig rental globally is starting to recover from its worst ever downturn. Energy companies are… Read More ›
Allow Withdrawals And Avoid Capping Medical Device Prices: U.S. Pressing India For
The United States wants India to withdraw products from the market if they do not wish to sell at government determined rates as the Washington presses New Delhi not to extend price caps on medical devices, said a U.S. trade… Read More ›
In a strategic shift, U.S. South Korea trade talks gain momentum
As per the U.S. Census Bureau, the trade deficit between the two nations have dropped significantly in June 2017. In a positive development that is likely to pave way for future trade talks, South Korea disclosed it was open to… Read More ›
There is likely to be just 5 Airlines Group in Europe in the next five years: Ryanair CEO
With many European airlines filing for bankruptcy and given the demand for air travel, bigger airlines are set to reap in the benefits. Expect ticket prices to shoot up since fewer air seats will be available. With some of Europe’s… Read More ›
Bombardier-Boeing Trade Dispute Finds Britain’s May Fires Warning To Boeing
The commercial relationship that U.S. planemaker Boeing has with Britain was being undermined by the planemaker’s behaviour in a trade dispute with Canada’s Bombardier, U.K.’s Prime Minister Theresa May has said. After a complaint by Boeing led to the U.S…. Read More ›
UBS Says At Risk Of Being A Bubble Are Toronto, London And These Other Major Housing Markets
In some cities around the world, the rise of home prices is astonishing even as such price rise is being witnessed in most major cities around the world. The home prices are at a far greater risk of correction when… Read More ›
Amazon looking to expand its footprint in France
Amazon is on the prowl in France. The online retailer aims at entering the country either theough the acquisition route or buying a stake in a French supermarket. French Newspaper Le Monde has reported citing sources familiar with the matter… Read More ›
U.S. investors prefer growth over quality
Although the share prices of companies with high sales volumes have significantly outperformed quality stocks thanks to the loose monetary policies by the Fed, the market dynamics however is likely to reverse with the Fed deciding to gradually taper down… Read More ›