After a study said tens of thousands of jobs would be created, bolstering Germany’s banking capital, a city official has predicted that Frankfurt could become a miniature version of London after Brexit. As London, its dominant British rival, prepares for life… Read More ›
Geopolitics
With Plans In Hand And Economy In Decline, Britain Heads Back To The Brexit Table
There are now signs of a potentially serious slowdown in Britain’s economy after a prolonged period of relatively benign economic numbers following last year’s vote to leave the European Union. From a widening trade deficit to lackluster manufacturing, they stretch… Read More ›
The Next Risk To The Global Financial System Could Be China’s ‘Belt And Road’ Initiative
Promoting economic prosperity and fostering diplomatic ties on a global scale is the aim of China’s mammoth, pan-Eurasian “Belt and Road” infrastructure initiative. That rhetoric comes with risks, and increasing levels of state-backed funding have raised concerns about just how… Read More ›
France backs Trump’s move on troops deployment in Afghanistan
The development points to the recognition of burgeoning economic opportunities in the region. On Wednesday, France’s foreign ministry issued a statement which backed the commitments made by U.S. President Donald Trump on maintaining a military presence in Afghanistan. “France recognizes… Read More ›
Eyeing Afghanistan’s dormant economic wealth, U.S. changes its Afgh-Pak strategy
This a significant strategic shift by the Trump Administration has potentially serious geo-economic consequences for the region and has the potential to bring about a turnaround in Afghanistan’s economy. With the U.S. Administrations deciding to secure Afghanistan from rogue elements,… Read More ›
Brazilian government likely to sell a portion of its stake in Eletrobras
This has the potential to open up Brazil’s power sector to private players. As per a Brazilian government source, the Brazilian government’s stake along with other state entities in Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras SA, a power holding company, could be as… Read More ›
Afghanistan will have to be secured before it’s rich mineral resources can be exploited
Landlocked Afghanistan has many resources to offer, but they come at significant costs and risks. U.S. President Donald Trump is said to be eyeing Afghanistan’s mineral resources as a way to help fund reconstruction efforts in the impoverished nation and… Read More ›
Trump Administration launches formal investigation into China’s Intellectual Property trade practices
As per officials within the Administration, the theft of U.S. IP is at least $600 million, if not more. Following up on a call by U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this week to determine whether a probe was required into… Read More ›
CEFC China Energy in preliminary talks to acquire a stake in Russian oil giant Rosneft
The development is loaded with geo-political nuances and is strategically important for China. As per three sources with direct knowledge of the discussion, CEFC China Energy, is in preliminary talks with Russian state oil giant Rosneft in order to acquire… Read More ›
Apple’s Cook Vows Donations To Rights Groups And Says He Disagrees With Trump
After U.S. President Donald Trump blamed white nationalists and anti-racism activists equally for violence in Virginia over the weekend, Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook has joined a chorus of business leaders who have voiced their opposition to Trump. “I disagree… Read More ›