In order to discuss family and child care policy as she seeks to build momentum around one of her signature issues, first daughter Ivanka Trump huddled with Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, who has proposed… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
Weakening pound boost British exports
Here is a brief summary of the central bank’s assessment of the British economy. On Wednesday, the Bank of England reported that although British consumers are coming under increasing pressure from rising inflation, the weakening sterling was boosting export volumes… Read More ›
There are advantages to remaining within the European customs union
The life of Britain’s successful auto industry hangs in the balance. On Tuesday, Britain’s car industry set out its list of Brexit demands to British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government, warning that a return to WTO rules could permanently damage… Read More ›
Tech Cottage Industry For Spawn For India’s GST Launch Compliance
Massive changes for small businesses in India would have to be faced by the implementation of India’s new Goods and Services Tax (GST) as they will have to go online to file their taxes, even as the GST is set… Read More ›
Pimco Says Australian Dream Is Emerging Markets’ Best Haven
Pacific Investment Management Co. has some advice on where investors should be positioned when the year-and-a-half bull run in emerging markets comes to end at some point. The “Australian Dream” is the shorthand for countries with strong institutions where external… Read More ›
IEA Warns Operational Problems Caused By Arab Rift With Qatar
The International Energy Agency (IEA) warned Wednesday that “logistical headaches” could be caused by the ongoing dispute between several Middle East countries and Qatar. The political dispute has become an operational problem for lifters of Qatari crude, condensate and LNG… Read More ›
As Consumers Feel The Hit Of Brexit Vote Inflation, UK Retail Sales Fall Sharply
In what is the latest sign of the growing hit to the economy from rising inflation since the Brexit vote, British retail sales fell more sharply than expected in May, data showed on Thursday. In what is a heavier downturn that the… Read More ›
U.S. President Donald Trump being investigated for possible obstruction of justice
If only the Trump Administration could move past the drama and focus on getting the economy rolling… In a development that potentially has widespread economic concerns, on Wednesday, the Washington Post has reported citing anonymous sources that U.S. President Donald… Read More ›
Global Bank Reforms Threatened To Be Undermined By U.S. Plans
European Union and Asian regulatory sources said that a system of international regulatory cooperation will be thrown into confusion by U.S. plans to delay globally-agreed reforms to make banks safer after the financial crisis. But sources said that as it… Read More ›
Unfazed By Techs’ Roller Coaster, Big Investors Buy ‘FANG’ Stocks
Large investors are doubling down on their investments even as stocks like Apple Inc. and Facebook Inc stumble even though their high exposure to large-cap technology stocks boosted their returns during the first quarter of the year. During a two-day… Read More ›