While Republican President-elect Donald Trump equation with Iran is well known, the move to disallow and cancel such sale would draw heat from U.S. partners who were party to the nuclear agreement. Furthermore, if the move to cancel the agreement… Read More ›
Geopolitics
As Trump vows TPP withdrawal, Japam, China Stepping in
Even as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said in a video message that his administration will pull out of the trade deal, Japan on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). The trade pact was meant to solidify the U.S.’s presence in what is considered… Read More ›
Donald Trump’s withdrawal from TPP could significantly affect US companies
The risk profiles of tech companies, including Google, Facebook will increase if the United States withdraws from the TPP, especially in the light of the European Court of Justice’s ruling in the wake of mass surveillance in the United States…. Read More ›
Scotland prefers to remain with the EU than with Britain
On the very day British Brexit Minister, David Davis was in Brexit to meet EU’s chief negotiator, Scotland’s Brexit Minister, Mike Russel has made it amply clear that the country prefers to stay with the EU. According to Scotland’s lead… Read More ›
TPP meaningless without US participation – Japanese Prime Minister
On the campaign trail, Trump had called the TPP a job killer and a disaster. The withdrawal of the US from the 12-nation trade deal would make pointless. With U.S. President-elect Donald Trump stating he would withdraw from the pan-pacific… Read More ›
As Italian Vote Looms, Currency Vigilantes get Ready to Strike Again
The newly empowered currency vigilantes are slated to get their latest chance to pounce by Italy’s constitutional referendum. The best way to express concern that Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s reforms will become the latest victim of a rising populist mood… Read More ›
A revision of NAFTA could put pressures on U.S. auto industry
Since 22 years, under NAFTA, the auto industry and their suppliers have worked as if there were no borders between Canada, U.S. and Mexico. If Donald Trump revisits the agreement and if Canadian manufacturers and exporters prioritize the U.S. over… Read More ›
British government lacks strategic planning for Brexit: leaked Memo
While the contents of the memo have been leaked showing a government at odds with itself vis-à-vis Brexit, it would be prudent to be on guard, since this could be part of an overall strategy to make EU negotiators feel… Read More ›
Survey by Chartered Institute of Personnel Development shows business sentiment wallowing at its 4 year low
A tough negotiating stance by the Theresa May’s government will only up the risks of a hard Brexit. If the free-movement of labour, a key concept of the EU, is disagreed upon, business sentiments will dip even further, signalling a hard… Read More ›
European Stocks Lose More Ground due to Perceived Trump-Trade Reversal
Equities were sent lower as winners and losers among European stocks swapped places in the immediate aftermath of Donald Trump’s election victory. Riding on bets the moves went too far, industry groups that rallied as Trump defeated Hillary Clinton lost… Read More ›