Even at $7 billion the settlement amount would be absurdly high. Incidentally Deutsche Bank has been one of the most successful European players on Wall Street. This success has however led to a slew of lawsuits being filed against it,… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Danger of Donating to Trump-Pence Ticket Alert Sounded on Wall Street
Donating to the Trump-Pence ticket may be more trouble than it’s worth – this seems to be the new memo for Wall Street. After Credit Suisse Group AG and Northern Trust Corp., it was the turn of Goldman Sachs Group… Read More ›
Russia-Saudi’s oil pact could limit the glut in the global oil pool
The pact needs to be operationalized into an oil freeze deal which could then see reduction in crude oil production from two of the world’s top producers. In a development that could potentially have far reaching consequences, Russia and Saudi… Read More ›
Britain concerned on Brexit’s impact over its financial sector
Can the EU risk giving Britain a unique deal of restricted immigration and unrestricted access to its single market? The exception could become the rule. According to Britain’s minister who is charged with negotiating Brexit, the country is pushing for… Read More ›
EFF Survey: Brexit has cast a long shadow over Britain’s longterm economic future
Although the manufacturing and the service sectors have been shaken as an outcome of the referendum, the fall of the sterling has boosted the value of Britain’s exports as well as boosting the cost of its imports. The coming cut… Read More ›
Oil freeze deal involving Iran is possible: Putin
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 ›
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 ›