Britain has just 4 days left for the June 8 elections. As per the results of a poll by Survation, the lead by British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservative Party’s lead has dropped to a new low of just one… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
U.S. withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement could lead to increased litigation and reduced FDI inflows to the U.S.
The investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) has gained notoriety since it provides companies the means to sue governments in ad hoc arbitrations if they feel their rights have been abused through a change in the legal basis on which their investment… Read More ›
As Trump Drops Out Of Paris Accord, World’s Biggest Wind-Turbine Maker Falls
After U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to exit the Paris climate accord threw into doubt the future of renewable energy, Vestas Wind Systems A/S the world’s biggest maker of wind turbines, dropped to its lowest in more than 1 1/2… Read More ›
Theresa May’s conservative party likely to appoint Amber Rudd as its finance minister
This scenario will come into play if May’s government wins a landslide victory in the June 8 elections. British news daily, The Telegraph has reported citing ministers who prefer the cover of anonymity, Prime Minister Theresa May could potentially replace… Read More ›
U.S. likely to lose the lead to China on climate change
California’s governor is taking the lead in setting voluntary agreements that fight global warming and climate change. Jerry Brown, California’s Governor disclosed on Thursday that he would discuss the issue of merging carbon trading markets in California when he travels… Read More ›
Elon Musk and Robert Iger of Walt Disney quits Trump’s Advisory councils
Trump’s move has divided corporate America. Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the landmark 2015 Paris Agreement, Tesla Inc’s Chief Executive Officer, Elon Musk and Walt Disney Co’s CEO Robert Iger stated they would… Read More ›
U.S. withdrawal from 2015 Paris Agreement will hurt U.S. jobs and its economy: U.S blue chip companies
Many U.S. companies, including those from the oil industry, see the step as regressive. American companies seem to disagree with U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the landmark Paris climate accord, which can stave off an economic crisis… Read More ›
Russia’s ‘Conservative’ Central Bank Boss Says Its Interest Rates Could Be Heading Even Lower
The governor of the Russian central bank has suggested that more cuts could come as it closely monitors inflation and fluctuations in the oil markets even though Russians may have witnessed national interest rates on a steep path lower in… Read More ›
YouGov projection forecasts Theresa May losing the June 8 elections
May’s rating took a downward slide when she revealed her tax strategy for the elderly which opponents dubbed as “dementia tax”. As per a YouGov projection, British Prime Minister Theresa May could lose in Britain’s June 8 election. As per… Read More ›
Wall Street votes to fight climate change and global warming
Large institutional investors are increasingly wanting to know how global warming, climate change and emerging technologies will impact the oil and gas industry.