Although the Trump Administration has not specifically targeted any South Korean company, many have preemptively announced potential investment plans to ward-off criticism. Potential investments plans could however sour stemming from risks from the Trump administration’s trade policies. According to a… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
Theresa May clears first legislative hurdle with her Brexit plans intact
With a clear majority, this first step was expected to be smooth sailing. In the next, she will have to move more deftly so as to not expose her Brexit strategy before negotiations begin. In a significant first step that… Read More ›
Unfair Standards Keep its Credit Rating Below China’s, says India
Asking why Asia’s third-largest economy has been denied an upgrade even as growth and fundamentals improve, India questioned the methodology used by global rating agencies. “Rating agencies have inconsistent standards,” Arvind Subramanian, chief economic adviser at the Finance Ministry, told reporters in New… Read More ›
Trump’s protectionism is an opportunity for Germany
In an increasingly connected world closing borders and trade routes is essentially self-defeating. German officials have suggested to their government that this is a classic watershed moment to invest in deepening the country’s trade ties with Asia and South America…. Read More ›
Defense industry flourishing under Donald Trump
Despite Donald Trump’s posturing, the U.S. defence industry under Donald Trump is set to reach new heights. Shares of American defence companies have largely shrugged off President Donald Trump’s criticism over high costs, which incidentally are set to reach new… Read More ›
For Companies Relocating due to Brexit, Germany is the Top Destination: EY
According to the latest EY study, following Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, Germany has been identified as the top destination by global investors with operations in the U.K. looking to relocate. Companies planning to change or relocate some… Read More ›
As Disposals Accelerate, Shell Sells $4.7 Billion of Fields
Royal Dutch Shell Plc accelerated its drive to shed assets on Tuesday by agreeing to the sale of fields in the North Sea and Thailand for as much as $4.7 billion as it looks to pare debt swollen by last… Read More ›
May’s Brexit timeline expected to be largely on schedule
Theresa May’s majority in parliament could see her plans sail through without being materially affected. The British Prime Minister Theresa May’s plan on sticking to her scheduled withdrawal from the European Union is likely to survive intense parliamentary scrutiny, starting… Read More ›
Sweden Model for Use of Smart Money to Survive the Trump Era
Every time a political shock hits markets, it doesn’t pay to expect the worst, recent history suggests. Don’t expect a bloodbath if elections in Europe this year unleash a populist wave like the one that propelled Donald Trump into the… Read More ›
Nomura says India Tech Firms to be Hit on Work Visa Access by Trump’s ‘America First’
According to analysts at Nomura, the viability of the offshoring model adopted by Indian software companies could be affected by President Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ goal. Taking a tougher stance on immigration and called for a reassessment of U.S. foreign policy positions,… Read More ›