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 ›
Geopolitics
Heatwave Made ‘Twice As Likely’ By Climate Change Because Of Human Activities
Scientists have claimed that the current Europe-wide heatwave has been made twice more likely to reoccur because of climate change because of human activities. The conclusion was arrived at following comparison of the present high temperatures with the historical data… Read More ›
While Questions On Soy Remain, There Is Ease In U.S.-Europe Trade Tensions: Germany
German Agriculture Minister Julia Kloeckner said on Saturday that there has been some improvement in the trade relationship between the United States and Europe. But Kloeckner also added that the quantity of soybeans that Washington expects would be bought by… Read More ›
Price Of BMW’s US-Made X5 And X6 SUVs Sold In China Increased Due To Trade War
In order to cover up with the additional costs of tariffs on US car imports into the world’s biggest automobile market, the prices of two US-made crossover sport-utility vehicles in China has been announced to be raised by German carmaker… Read More ›
BRICS Resolution Against Protectionism Supported By S. African Business Community
The business community of South Africa have come out strongly in support of the BRICS resolution taken that opposes policies of trade protectionism and which proposes the adoption of rules based on multilateralism. This was the outcome of a high-level… 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 ›
An All-Out Trade War Between US And EU Averted After Trump-Junker Meet
Following talks between United States president Donald Trump European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker, both the parties reached an agreement to avoid an all-out trade war and continue efforts to lower tariffs. Trump described the talks as being “a very strong… 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 ›