In recent months, a string of protests by common citizens of Hong Kong has not only created political tensions in the city, it has also hit business – especially those in the luxury segment. The latest luxury brand in a… Read More ›
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Slowing Economy Forces IEA To Cut Down 2019 Oil Demand Forecast: Reuters
The slowing down of the global economy, partially because of the trade war between the United States and China has forced the International Energy Agency (IEA) to bring down its oil demand forecast for 2019 The executive director of the… Read More ›
Britain’s OBR Predicts A Recession For The Country For A No-Deal Brexit
The British government’s independent forecasting body – the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has warned that there would be a recession in the country, with 2 per cent shrinkage in the economy, if there is a no-deal Brexit. It has… Read More ›
Electric Car Models To Increase By Three Time In Europe By 2021
According to the predictions of a European environmental lobby group, by 2021, the number of models of electric cars that would be available to consumers across Europe would growth by three times. The group said that the acceptance of electric… Read More ›
Cloud Deal Worth $2 Billion Signed Between Microsoft And AT&T
A deal has been reached between Microsoft Corp and AT&T Inc worth a total of $2 billion, according to sources quoted in reports, which would give access to the United States telecommunications company to the Azure cloud service of Microsoft… Read More ›
Trade Tensions The Major Threat To Global Economy, Says The IMF
The global economy could be hit by $455 billion next year if the trade war between the United States and China continues in the way it is now, warned the International Monetary Fund. The global trade flows were being negatively… Read More ›
IMF Chief Christine Lagarde To Step Down In September
The managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the will known face of this international financial body Christine Lagarde will be stepping down from her post, the IMF chief has announced. This announcement comes before a decision is… Read More ›
US Big Three Banks Report Good Earnings But Issue Warning Signs
While issuing warnings for the future of their business as well as for the financial industry as a whole, strong performance was reported by three big United States banks The reports of the banks clearly indicated that lower interest rate… Read More ›
The Hong Kong Wealthy Are Moving Their Wealth To Singapore: Bloomberg
Worry about the long term effects of the political crisis in the Chinese city of Hong Kong has got private bankers in the city busy with many inquiries from investors there according to a report published by Bloomberg. According to… Read More ›
Issue Of Taxing Large Tech Firms Could Take US And UK On A Collision Course
The issue of taxing internet giants could take the United States and Britain on a collision course. Starting from 2020, all large search companies, social media platforms and online marketplaces operating in the United Kingdom would be levied a tax… Read More ›