The CEO’s of major U.S. steel producers are scheduled to bring greater clarity on issues surrounding this topic. The U.S. Commerce Department has disclosed, the chief executives of major U.S. steel producers are scheduled to voice their opinions on the… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Moral, Political, Legal Duty To Meet Obligations Lies With The Lenders , Says Greece
Greece said that foreign creditors had a “moral, political and legal” duty to meet their obligations toward it and that the country and its government has done its part on reforms, the government said on Tuesday. Greece’s lenders aim to… Read More ›
Automakers from across NAFTA countries want rules of origin left untouched
Before actual negotiations kick-in, the key players are venting their expectations so as to position themselves better once the bargaining starts. According to the president of the Mexican auto manufacturer’s association, automakers from across the United States, Mexico and Canada… Read More ›
The Trump Administration has started ‘extreme vetting’ vetting at Australia’s detention centers
Trump had labeled the deal as “dumb”. As per two sources located at Australia’s offshore detention centers, officials from the U.S. Homeland Security have begun “extreme vetting” interviews in Australia. Trump had termed Washington’s refugee swap deal with Australia as… Read More ›
Analysts Say The Biggest Political Risk In Europe Is Italy
Italy now presents the biggest political risk for markets and investors with several elections already out of the way in Europe, an investment analyst said very recently. According to Nandini Ramakrishnan, global market analyst at JPMorgan Asset Management, this is… Read More ›
Import Duties On Sugar Slapped By China Even As Experts Question Impact
After lobbying by domestic mills, China said on Monday it will impose hefty penalties on sugar imports. But to stem the flow of lower-priced sweetener into the world’s top importer, the ruling may not go far enough, experts said. An… Read More ›
Execution Of Indian Man By Pakistan Ordered To Be Halted By UN Court
Pakistan has been ordered to halt the execution of a former Indian naval officer by thee International Court of Justice till the final decision is arrived by the court. In a case that has raised tensions between the nuclear-armed South… Read More ›
Investors getting increasingly trepid on ‘Trump Trade’
The firing of the former FBI Director, James Comey, by U.S. President Donald Trump, has unleashed a wave that is threatening to drown the Trump’s presidency. The resulting economic uncertainties is what the market is worried about. With U.S. President… Read More ›
Investors and lobbyists are increasingly worried on the Trump’s Administration’s ability to push legislative agendas
This essentially sums up the mood “less drama from the White House”. With U.S. President Donald Trump increasingly getting tangled in scandals and controversies, Republican lawmakers and lobbyists are of the view that the prospects for passing sweeping tax cuts,… Read More ›
Trump extends sanctions relief to Iran under U.S.-Iran nuclear deal
Trump has however sanctioned a Chinese man and three Chinese companies along with two senior Iranian defense officials for supporting Iran’s ballistic missile program. In a move that has caught many by surprise, U.S. President Donald Trump has extended wide… Read More ›