The U.S. Commerce Department is slated to send a confidential report to U.S. President Donald Trump clearing the way for him to potentially impose tariffs on imported autos and auto parts on the grounds that they threaten U.S. national security…. Read More ›
European Union
Theresa May’s Brexit plan faces symbolic defeat in parliament
The development revealed that Pro-Brexit members within party are a major stumbling block to passing any agreement. British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plan suffered yet another humiliating defeat on Thursday. As a result the development has undermined her pledge… Read More ›
European Commission adds Saudi Arabia to dirty-money blacklist
Britain has opposed Saudi Arabia’s inclusion in the list because of it probably bad for business, especially for the City of London. In a significant development, the European Commission has added a host of countries including Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Panama,… Read More ›
Mike Pompeo warns U.S. allies on using Huawei’s telecom equipment
Mike Pompeo’s message was lucid: if Huawei is allowed to build its network in an allied country it would make it difficult for Washington to “partner alongside them”. In a significant development, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued a… Read More ›
EU to impose import restrictions on steel
The development comes in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of metals tariffs on the bloc. On Friday, according to a filing in the European Union’s official journal, the EU is set to impose import limits on steel… Read More ›
The EU to launch Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for trade with Iran
The SPV underscores the EU’s intent to stick to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. At the onset, this alternative clearing house will focus on food, aid and humanitarian needs rather than on trade. On Thursday, in a significant development, two… Read More ›
British lawmakers push for 9 month Brexit extension
May’s counter to this development needs to be weighed in, since irrespective of grant of an exception to extend Brexit, there is no change in the decision itself – No Brexit, No deal or deal. An attempt by British lawmakers… Read More ›
EU finance ministers reject easing out liquidity rules for trading in bullion in Basel III
Basel III regulations are slated to come into force in 2022. While he London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) wants the net stable funding ratio (NSFR) to be at the 50% mark, EU finance ministers want it secured at 85%, to… Read More ›
Britain’s Jeremy Corbyn more appreciative of the merits for a new referendum
Does it always have to be May’s way or the highway? Britain’s economy lies in the balance. In a significant development, Britain’s opposition party leader Jeremy Corbyn has moved a step closer to paving the way for a second referendum… Read More ›
British parliament to decide fate of Brexit today
May’s Brexi deal faces strong headwinds in parliament. Today’s vote will not only decide her May’s career but also chart Britain’s economic and geo-political future in the days to come. On Tuesday, in a historic vote in the British parliament… Read More ›