A $12bn plan aimed at helping the US farmers who are hurt by the escalating trade was unveiled by the Trump administration. In the wake to various countries raising import taxes for US products such as soybeans in retaliation to… Read More ›
Geopolitics
€6,000 For Every Migrant Taken In by EU Member Offered By European Commission
The expenses of taking in of migrants into countries from boats that arrive on the Mediterranean would be shouldered by the European Commission. The commission hopes that this would entice countries to accept migrants coming into Europe after the new… 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 ›
Us$73.6 Billion Cash Injection By Beijing To Boost Economy
While the trade tensions with the United States appear to be escalating and scandal rocks the pharma sector, the Chinese government is attempting to lift its economy by the announcement of a series of new measures. Following this, the markets… Read More ›
Japan Needs To Be Cautious Of The ‘Strong Dollar’ Complaint Of Trump: Finance Ministry Official
There is need for Japan to be cautious in relation to the recent remarks made by United States President Donald Trump about currencies and there could be requirement for Tokyo to convince Washington that the aim of monetary easing in… Read More ›
Trade Tariffs Impacting Global Economy, G20 Economic Leaders Warned By IMF
Global growth could be significantly impacted by the recent spate of trade tariffs, warned the International Monetary Fund (IMF) targeted at the world economic leaders. The warning comes barely after a few days of United States President Donald Trump issuing… Read More ›
Surprise Steadiness In UK Inflation – Weighed Down By Summer Sale
The fall of clothing prices in the United Kingdom resulted in the rate of inflation remaining at 2.4% for the third month in a row in June, shows data from the Office for National Statistics. It has been expected last… Read More ›
US Business Being Scaled Back By Chinese Bike-Sharing Firm Ofo
Expansion plans in the United States is being scaled back by Chinese bike-sharing startup Ofo. The firm says that it was is in the process of laying off staff throughout the country even though it is less than a year… Read More ›