The outcome of the investigation by the FBI, several congressional committees and by a special counsel appointed by the Justice Department will have serious economic consequences for the United States. According to NBC News reports and the Washington Post, Jared… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Japan Inc has better trade opportunities at hand than those offered by China’s debt-ridden ‘Belt and Road’ initiative: Reuters Poll
As per the results of a survey conducted by Reuters, there is widespread scepticism on the Chinese initiative, with critics saying the project is an attempt to project Chinese influence overseas. As per a Reuters poll, the vast majority of… Read More ›
U.S. Navy Warship sails within 12 nautical miles of Chinese artificial island in South China Sea
If the U.S. Warship switched on its radar or launched a boat or a helicopter, it would up the challenge to China since these are not permissible in a territorial sea under international law. Without these actions, the meaning of… Read More ›
Rival Ethereum Is Up 2,000 Percent Compared To Bitcoin Which Has More Than Doubled This Year
Bitcoin has been outperformed by its closest rival Ether, which is up over 2,300 percent, even though the former has more than doubled in price this year alone. Bitcoin was trading at the day’s high of $1,003.25 on January 1…. Read More ›
Steel imports and U.S. national security concerns
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 ›
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 ›