The proposed budget deficit target for 2019 that was prepared by the newly elected coalition government of Italy had been rejected by the European Commission and had asked the country to submit a fresh proposal within a period three weeks…. Read More ›
Geopolitics
Chinese Consumers Are Apparently Tightening Their Purse Strings
There are some negative signs for China’s huge consumer market which can be bad news for the Chinese economy which is already facing a potential slow down. According to analysts, the individual consumer in the second largest economy of the… Read More ›
EU-Britain agrees on declaration on their future ties
Much of the noise coming out of Britain was in this general direction. This draft declaration could potentially stymie headwinds for British Prime Minister Theresa May. On Thursday, as per an official from the European Union with knowledge of the… Read More ›
China gauging impact of U.S. report under Section 301
The U.S. has proposed to expand the list of high-technologies listed under Section 301 which bars their exports to countries that are deemed as unfriendly. On Thursday, a spokesman from China’s Commerce Ministry stated, Beijing is in the process of… Read More ›
America Is Not Benefitting From Exit Of Firms From China Due To Tariffs
America is not benefitting from the trade tariffs it imposed on China – at least in terms of the destination of the companies that are leaving the second largest economy of the world because of the tariffs pressures. Products made… Read More ›
Sanctions On Saudi Arabia Being Explored By UK Foreign Office Over Khashoggi Murder
If there is evidence that indicates that the government of Saudi Arabia was involved in the murder of the Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the United Kingdom is ready to impose sanctions against the Kingdom, UK’s foreign office told the media… Read More ›
Theresa May rallies business houses to support her draft Brexit deal
May’s deal focusses on a key issue, the immigration system, which was a significant factor in the Brexit referendum. Facing dissenters from within her own party, British Prime Minister Theresa May has scrambled to win support from business leaders for… Read More ›
France preparing to install transport and customs measures as a failsafe to Brexit deal
With 4 lawmakers resigning from British Prime Theresa May’s government, the draft Brexit-deal is in peril. On Friday, French Transport Minister, Elisabeth Borne stated, France is preparing various measures, including those dealing with customs checks and controls at ports, in… Read More ›
Italy Denies To Change Budget Proposal And Meet EU Directions
The stalemate between Italy and the European Commission entered a new phase of conflict over Italy’s proposed budget for next year after the populist coalition government of Italy openly defied the European Commission’s directive to make changes o t a… Read More ›
Natural Disasters And Trade Protectionism Hits Japan’s Economy
Natural disasters and a drop in exports resulted in a contraction of the Japanese economy more than was expected by the markets. Analysts said that this was a clear indication that the economy was being affected by trade protectionism and… Read More ›