A hike in tariffs on EU’s automotive exports to the U.S. will not only impact the U.S. GDP by $13-$14 billion and bring no improvements to its current account balance it will also cost the United States 120,000 jobs. Slapping… Read More ›
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REC Silicon slashes 40% of its workforce from its Moses plant in Oregon
The development is an outcome of the trade dispute between the United States and China. Incidentally, REC Silicon’s Montana plant will not be affected by this lay off. On Monday, Norway’s REC Silicon stated it would slash its workforce by… Read More ›
Commonwealth Bank of Australia faces class action lawsuit
In October 2017, a class action lawsuit was filed against CBA for failing to disclose widespread breaches of anti-money-laundering rules. On Monday, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) disclosed that Phi Finney McDonald had served it with a class action… Read More ›
Panasonic willing to increase investment in Gigafactory
Panasonic, the sole supplier of automotive batteries for Tesla’s current production models, has stated it is willing to increase its investment beyond its current $1.6 billion. On Monday, Panasonic Corp, which is already partnering with Tesla Inc in its Gigafactory,… Read More ›
More Nuclear Bomb Fuel Being Made By North Korea Despite Talks: US Intelligence
NBC news quoted US officials in a report which stated that in recent months, production of nuclear fuel for its nuclear weapons has been enhanced by North Korea in more than one site, according to US intelligence agencies. The agencies… Read More ›
EU leaders unite over screening of foreign investment and Trump’s aluminum and steel tariffs
Although the leaders of the world’s largest trading bloc did not specifically mention China and the United States, the writing on the wall is lucid. On Friday, leaders across the European Union pledged to act unanimously and firmly against protectionism… Read More ›
Chinese yuan touches new low as trade tensions continues
According to Gao Qi, a FX strategist at Scotiabank, the yuan is likely to find strong support at 6.70 yuan per dollar. On Friday, the Chinese yuan touched a new low and was on course to perform its worst ever… Read More ›
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis to divest its Alcon eye care devices business
The move is aimed at sharpening it focus on its prescription drugs business. On Friday, Novartis disclosed its plans of divesting all of its assets from its Alcon eye care devices business as it sharpens its focus on prescription drugs…. Read More ›
Smart Home Industry Trying Out Blockchain For Enhanced Customer Experience: Report
The important trends that are prompting smart home industry leaders trying out blockchain technology have been identified in a new report from Navigant Research. There is a growing concern about data security and protection because of a number of high-profile customer… Read More ›
Fox-Disney deal set to be approved by U.S. antitrust regulators: source
The deal will still need to be approved by regulators from other countries. As per a source familiar with the matter at hand, the U.S. Justice Department is set to provide antitrust approval for Walt Disney Co’s bid to acquire… Read More ›