After the lifting of the sanctions, Iran is bolstering its oil production levels, which is putting even more stress in the already overflowing global oil pool. Putin’s statement essentially underscrores the fact that since Iran is starting from a low… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Talks of an ‘Ir-exit’ Sparked by Apple’s EU Tax Ruling
Concerns have been raised about whether Ireland might be heading for an exit from the European Union amid the controversy following the EU’s ruling on Apple’s tax affairs. Some experts and analysts accused that the fine on Apple is impeding on… Read More ›
Germany’s exports to Iran touches new high in first 6 months of 2016
A surge in domestic demands and Iran’s appetite for German goods are likely to fuel further growth in Germany’s economy. After the removal of international sanctions against the Iran, Germany’s exports of equipment and machineries to the Islamic Republic has… Read More ›
ChemChina close to clearing CFIUS hurdle: sources
Given China’s profile, especially in the security context, it wouldn’t be surprising if it does not pass the CFIUS review. The fog of war could be lifted sometime next week, when the outcome of the review process is announced by… Read More ›
Pentagon approves sales of $1.15 billion of tanks, armour & equipment to Saudi Arabia
General Dynamics will be the principal contractor for the sale. The Pentagon has disclosed that the U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of more than 20 armoured recovery vehicles, 130 Abrams battle tanks, and other equipment to Saudi… Read More ›
28 companies urge the U.S. Justice Department to oversee VW $2 billion settlement
The $2 billion dollar is seen as a “game changer” by electric vehicle charging companies thus they wants its usage overseen by an independent regulator. As part of the penalties imposed on Volkswagen wherein it will have to spend $2… Read More ›
Britain staring at recession and a cut in interest rates
Although surveys have painted a gloomy picture of the British economy, British finance minister has downplayed their results saying these are gauging only sentiments and not manufacturing activity. According to surveys, Britain appears to be headed for a recession. British… Read More ›
Thailand wooing BMW to set up battery plant for plug-in hybrid vehicles
BMW is already heavily invested in the country with Thailand being its top export hub in the region. As per Thailand’s Industry Minister, BMW is considering setting up a new factory which will manufacture batteries for hybrid vehicles in the… Read More ›
EU Commission shows lukewarm response to Chinese demands for changes in trade rules
China has been struggling with overcapacity, especially in the steel sector. The European Commission has announced that it could change the way it calculates unfair subsidies and dumping in response to China’s demand that it be treated like a normal… Read More ›
Britain’s staring at recession – BlackRock
Here’s BlackRock’s take on Brexit. As per BlackRock, in the coming years, it is likely that Britain will face a recession and its growth rate trimmed by at least 0.5% point as a result of Brexit. “Recession is now our… Read More ›