A devalued sterling and a buoyant global economy had driven strong growth in British manufacturing – exhibiting a good performance in the last 12 months. But the danger pints for the coming year are uncertainties over Brexit and the U.S…. Read More ›
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Japan Needs To Be Cautious Of The ‘Strong Dollar’ Complaint Of Trump: Finance Ministry Official
There is need for Japan to be cautious in relation to the recent remarks made by United States President Donald Trump about currencies and there could be requirement for Tokyo to convince Washington that the aim of monetary easing in… Read More ›
Trade Tariffs Impacting Global Economy, G20 Economic Leaders Warned By IMF
Global growth could be significantly impacted by the recent spate of trade tariffs, warned the International Monetary Fund (IMF) targeted at the world economic leaders. The warning comes barely after a few days of United States President Donald Trump issuing… Read More ›
Mining giant BHP facing class-action lawsuit over Samarco dam in Brazil
BHP has provisioned $650 million in 2018-2019, which was at the lower end of their expectations. On Monday, Melbourne, Victoria-based BHP, formerly known as BHP Billiton, an Anglo-Australian multinational mining, metals and petroleum company stated, it has been served with… Read More ›
China’s Ministry of Commerce opens anti-dumping probe against Stainless Steel imports from EU, South Korea, Japan and Indonesia
China’s import of hot-rolled stainless steel sheet and stainless steel billets jumped by 200% in 2017. On Monday, China’s Ministry of Commerce disclosed, it has begun an anti-dumping investigation into the import of hot-rolled stainless steel sheet and stainless steel… Read More ›
India Adopts Net Neutrality – A Concept That The US Rejected In June
India adopted a policy of net neutrality this month bring an end to years of campaigning in favor of an open and free internet in the country which is ranked second in terms of population. This adoption assumes greater significance… Read More ›
Retaliation Could Be Faced By Trump Administration and US If Car Tariffs Are Imposed
In case the Trump administration in the United States places new tariffs on foreign cars and vehicle parts, there will be retaliatory action as threatened by the EU, Mexico and Canada. The threat was delivered by the countries to a… Read More ›
Steps To Tackle Trump Tariffs Being Worked Out By Amazon, Toyota, Alcoa And Others
Measures to mitigate the impact of Trump tariffs and to get ready for new tariffs are being worked out by some of the larger companies in the United States such Amazon.com Inc, Toyota Motor Corp and Alcoa Corp./ While the… Read More ›
Policy debate on China’s monetary policy rages as economy faces strong headwinds
China will require an active and dynamic support system for its fiscal and regulatory policies so that it can mitigate the challenges posed by the deepening trade war with the United States. A slowdown in China’s economy due to its… Read More ›
US Business Being Scaled Back By Chinese Bike-Sharing Firm Ofo
Expansion plans in the United States is being scaled back by Chinese bike-sharing startup Ofo. The firm says that it was is in the process of laying off staff throughout the country even though it is less than a year… Read More ›