The ratings of heavily indebted Chinese developer Evergrande Group and its subsidiaries was downgraded to “CCC-“, down from ‘CCC+” by S&P Global. This is its second downgrade in less than two weeks. Evergrande along with its subsidiaries Hengda Real Estate Group… Read More ›
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Britain-U.S. trade negotiations intensify ahead of critical U.S. Presidential elections
In a significant development, British trade minister Liz Truss said, Britain and the United States are intensifying trade negotiation. The announcement comes ahead of the start of the fifth round of negotiations focused on goods tariffs. Britain has placed a… Read More ›
Risk premium on U.S. investment grade credit goes through roof on Wuhan coronavirus worries
The financial impact of the Wuhan coronavirus on corporate America’s balance sheets has tripled the premium investors are demanding to hold even the highest-rated corporate bonds. According to the ICE/BofA investment grade index, the difference between the average yield of… Read More ›
China deepens grip on Sri Lankan economy with a loan of $300 million
Sri Lanka is struggling to repay its foreign debt which is at a record $5.9 billion. The current amount of $300 million can be expanded to $1 billion. On Tuesday, in a move that deepens China’s grip on the island… Read More ›
Daimler sees its 2018-2019 profit dip due to U.S.-China trade tensions
Daimler has warned, any further escalation in the trade row “would be harmful for all stakeholders”. German luxury carmaker Daimler cut its 2018 profit forecast citing growing signs of import tariff wars between the United Statea and China as well… Read More ›
Credit Suisse to write-down $2.3 billion due to changes in U.S. tax law
The Swiss banking giant stated it will provide a more detailed report on the impact of the U.S tax bill on its operations in its fourth quarter report, scheduled to be published on Feb. 14. Swiss banking giant Credit Suisse… Read More ›