The 4 -year loans were raised in Dec, 2018 and Jan 2019. On Thursday, Interfax news agency stated citing company data, Russia’s state gas producer Gazprom has raised $1.06 billion (925 million euros) vide two loans from Mitsubishi UFJ Financial… Read More ›
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South Korea’s LG Electronics records 80% drop in operating profits
The drop in its operating profits as well as the decline in its quarterly revenues are in line with its previous estimate. On Thursday, South Korea’s LG Electronics Inc reported a 80% drop in its operating profits, from a year… Read More ›
U.S.-China faces chasm over structural economic reforms
China has done little to address core U.S. concerns on respecting and adhering to international standards on intellectual property rights and forced transfer of U.S. technology to Chinese firms. Unless there is a verifiable way to ensure Beijing sticks to… Read More ›
Theresa May reneging on UK government commitments on Irish backstop
Making commitments and reneging on them appears to be part of the unscripted, Shakespearean Brexit drama that is threatening to ravage the British economy. A second referendum seems increasingly more inviting given the prospects of increased clarity that will stem… Read More ›
Gold Hits 7-Month High As Stocks And Dollar Slog On Macro Events
While waiting for three major macro events and a barrage of tech companies reporting earnings, markets adopted a cautious approach which pushed the value of gold to a seven month high. The markets are awaiting three crucial events – a… Read More ›
EU-Canada free trade deal aligned with EU law: Advocate General Yves Bot
The European Court of Justice is to decide whether the provisions of the EU-Canada FTA on investment protection are tenable in within the ambit of EU law. On Tuesday, Advocate General Yves Bot recommended to the European Court of Justice… Read More ›
Saudi Arabia’s PIF hedged its 4.9% stake in Tesla Inc: FT
Saudi Arabia’s PIF used an equity collar to reduce its exposure to price movements of Tesla’s shares. As per a report by the Financial Times, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has reduced its exposure to Tesla Inc. Saudi Arabia’s… Read More ›
Insurance losses due to wildfires unprecedented: California Insurance Commissioner
The total insurance loss for 2018 has touched $12.4 billion.
Sanctions On Russian Aluminum Firms Close To Putin’s Ally Lifted By US
Sanctions on three Russian companies that are allegedly linked to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, an ally of President Vladimir Putinm have been lifted by the Trump administration. After Mr Deripaska ceded control, sanctions on aluminium giant US Rusal, En+ Group… Read More ›
KPMG Says Prayers For Extension Of Article 50 Being Made By US Firms For Brexit
Even as various data suggested a steep drop in foreign investments in the United Kingdom and a six year low for the outlook for growth, British companies are “praying for an extension to article 50” and not a no deal… Read More ›