11 countries, barring the United States, are set to sign the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTTP) in Chile in March. Japan’s Kyodo news agency stated, citing a Japanese source, that following the decision by the U.S. President… Read More ›
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Chances of a coalition government led by Angela Merkel increases in Germany
While Merkel’s conservative party has come to an understanding with the SPD on tax related matters. The lack of a government in Germany, despite an election in September 2017, has weighed on Europe’s largest economy. On Monday, a source disclosed… Read More ›
China’s trade with North Korea rises in November 2017
The latest U.N sanctions are expected to have a crippling effect on North Korea’s economy. In November, according to business data China’s trade with North Korea edged up to $388 million, its lowest levels this year. Tough U.N. sanctions are… Read More ›
Saudi Arabia’s 2018 budget to focus on economic development and expansion
Saudi Arabia wants to diversify and wean its economy from the singularity of oil exports. Its budget is expected to largely follow this framework. As per a senior official from Saudi Arabia’s Minitry of Finance, the Kingdom’s 2018 budget, scheduled… Read More ›
Britain and EU negotiators agree to a deal on all Irish issues
This remarkable development, is likely to be read as a sign of progress in the ongoing Brexit negotiations, said to be the toughest and the most complicated the world has ever seen since WW2. In a development that underscores a… Read More ›
Eurozone’s second biggest economy record’s spectacular manufacturing growth
This record breaking level of manufacturing activity can be attributed to sound economic policies undertaken by French policymakers which are now acting as the foundation for this spectacular economic growth. On Friday, as per the results of a survey, French… Read More ›
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to beef up economy after election win
The Japanese government is set to pump in more funds into its economy. Its best to read this report in the context of Trump’s America first policy and U.S.-Japan trade. As per sources within the Japanese government, in the wake… Read More ›
Dec 4 meeting of Jean Claude Junker with British Prime Minister Theresa May likely to set the pace & tone for further negotiations
With Theresa May’s eroding leadership back home, she is hard pressed to portray that enough ground has been covered to label them as sufficient progress. The Brexit negotiations, one of the most complex since WW2, will determine Britain’s economic future…. Read More ›
Collapse of 3-way negotiations in Germany will have widespread economic consequences for Europe
With major issues facing Germany and the European Union at this critical juncture in history, it is critical that Germany maintains a stable economic outlook. On Monday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel stated, her efforts at forming a three-way coalition has… Read More ›
Demand for new homes adding to the strength of the Australian economy
With buyers wanting to have a piece of the “Australian dream” the housing market is seeing a bull run. Demand for new homes in Sydney’s suburbs, with buyers seeking the “Australian dream” of owning a house with a yard, is… Read More ›