The nationally representative sample throws light on what British voters want out of the Brexit deal. On Monday, as per the results of a Sky TV poll, 50% of British voters support a referendum for choosing between leaving the European… Read More ›
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Deutsche Bank re-routes euro clearance to Frankfurt from London
Although this is largely a symbolic move, it marks a significant increase in the market share of its clearing division. On Monday, Deutsche Bank’s spokesman confirmed that it has moved a “large part” of its euro clearing activity from London… Read More ›
China to invest more in infrastructure to offset trade war impacts on its economy
Chinese policymakers have ample room to boost fiscal outlays in government spending, with one of the options being sprucing up much-needed urban facilities, including parking lots and retirement homes, rather than plough in funds in mega projects. According to Chinese… Read More ›
Samsung Securities Co’s CEO resigns in the wake of fat finger error
South Korea’s financial regulators have fined Samsung Securities Co for its $105 billion ghost stock error. On Friday, Koo Sung-hoon, Samsung Securities Co’s CEO resigned from his job following the imposition of a 144 million won fine on the company…. Read More ›
The ECB’s options vis-a-vis its bond buying program
The following is an interesting take on the options available to the ECB on ways to stimulate economic growth and curate inflation in the Eurozone. The European Central Bank is likely to maintains its stimulus policy on Thursday, given the… Read More ›
Reason prevails: Trump avoids opening second front in trade wars
The deal reached between Junker and Trump is likely to be the foundation for formal agreements between the EU and the US based on WTO guidelines. In a significant development, the meeting of the European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker with… Read More ›
Crude oil prices jump after Saudi Arabia temporarily suspends shipments through the Bab al-Mandeb strait
Yemen backed Iran-aligned Houthi movement attacked two of its Very Large Crude Carriers, one of which suffered minor damages. With Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest producer of crude oil, suspending the shipment of crude through the strategic Red Sea shipping… Read More ›
EU readies tariffs worth $20 billion on U.S. goods
In the event of negotiations going south, the EU has a backup plan. On Wednesday, EU trade commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom, told Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter that in the event the United States imposes trade tariffs on cars imported from the… Read More ›
UK’s finance sector to dodge Brexit bullet: John McFarlane
John McFarlane, chairman of the lobby group The CityUK, remains optimistic despite the prevailing gloom and the lack of clarity surrounding UK’s Brexit strategy. Britain is home to the world’s biggest banks is also the largest insurance market in the… Read More ›
The EU and the US looking to avert a trade war
While Trump has set a sour mood for the meeting set for later today, by going into a trade war with the European Union, Washington would be opening a second front – a strategic mistake. In his signature move, U.S…. Read More ›