DBS said in a note recently, just a myth is the persistent belief that global economic growth is “dangerously slow” and fragile. “If you’re worried about slow growth today, get used to it. It’s probably going to be slower five… Read More ›
Sustainability
With Plans In Hand And Economy In Decline, Britain Heads Back To The Brexit Table
There are now signs of a potentially serious slowdown in Britain’s economy after a prolonged period of relatively benign economic numbers following last year’s vote to leave the European Union. From a widening trade deficit to lackluster manufacturing, they stretch… Read More ›
After Brexit, Britain Wants EU To Accept Its Data Protection
Britain said it wants have its rules on data protection accepted by the bloc after it leaves and wanted to co-operate with the European Union over data protection, it said on Thursday. In order to ensure the flow of information… Read More ›
The Next Risk To The Global Financial System Could Be China’s ‘Belt And Road’ Initiative
Promoting economic prosperity and fostering diplomatic ties on a global scale is the aim of China’s mammoth, pan-Eurasian “Belt and Road” infrastructure initiative. That rhetoric comes with risks, and increasing levels of state-backed funding have raised concerns about just how… Read More ›
How Collision Avoidance Systems Prevent Many Accidents, Injuries Shown By New Report
When blind spot alert or a lane departure warning system keeps you from steering into another vehicle the next time you are driving, count your blessings. The prevalent collision avoidance systems dramatically cut the number of accidents and injury-related crashes,… Read More ›
Downturn Is Coming, Wall Street Banks Warn
Mounting evidence that global markets are in the last stage of their rallies before a downturn in the business cycle is seen by HSBC Holdings Plc, Citigroup Inc. and Morgan Stanley. In addition to investors ignoring valuation fundamentals and data,… Read More ›
Investors and venture capitalists tapping microflats for boosting growth in real estate
Net yields are pushing property developpers towards microflats as opposed to build-to-rent private apartments. In a development that has taken many in the real estate market by surprise, priced out of London’s traditional housing market, millennials are now opting to… Read More ›
WEF Reports Says Compared to Fintech Start-Ups, Tech Giants Like Amazon And Facebook More Disruptive To Banks
According to a report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), compared to financial technology (fintech) start-ups, banks are faced with more competitive disruption from tech behemoths. The report concluded that start-ups had less of an impact than expected, contrary to… Read More ›
BHP Billiton exploring options for its U.S. shale oil business, including sale
The shale oil business is no more a core asset for the company. The development is pregnant with potential. BHP Billiton’s CEO Andrew Mackenzie has disclosed that a number of parties are interested in acquiring the company’s U.S. shale business…. Read More ›
Trump Administration launches formal investigation into China’s Intellectual Property trade practices
As per officials within the Administration, the theft of U.S. IP is at least $600 million, if not more. Following up on a call by U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this week to determine whether a probe was required into… Read More ›