The call for an early elections, is a calculated gamble, and an indicator to the obstacles she is facing from within her party. In a surprise development that underscores the prevalent atmosphere within the British government, Prime Minister Theresa May… Read More ›
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Trump wants to use FDI to re-build basic infrastructure in the United States
In a nutshell, here is the essence of the U.S Vice President Mike Pence’s 3 nation tour of Asia. In a strategic development in U.S.-Japan relations, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is set to meet Taro Aso, Japan’s Deputy Prime… Read More ›
Anbang’s acquisition of Fidelity & Guarantee life falls through
There is more to this deal than meets the eye, especially in the wake of developments that preceded this wherein last month Kushner Companies ended talks with Anbang to redevelop its New York office tower. As per sources familiar with… Read More ›
Hedge funds and non-public private funds pour in money into U.S. shale
Technological advancements in shale oil have made it possible to significantly slash sunken costs. This is primarily the reason why investors are pouring in funds in the U.S. shale sector knowing that even if it were to hit $40 a… Read More ›
UK Chamber of Shipping underscores the need for a transitory agreement between the EU and Britain
Without a transitory agreement which governs the customs at ports, May is likely to find it hard to provide seamless, frictionless trade. As per the head of Britain’s ports and shopping industry, the introduction of physical customs checks following Brexit… Read More ›
The British agricultural sector likely to bear the brunt of Brexit
Here is the likely scenario of the British farmer in a post-Brexit world. It is interesting to see how one referendum has such widespread impact. Following Brexit Britain will be radically overhauling its agricultural policy since it will no longer… Read More ›
EU to focus on green, risk and infrastructure financing after Brexit
Here’s how the European Commission will steer the bloc after Brexit. The vice president of the European Commission has disclosed that following the Brexit negotiations the bloc will turn its focus towards boosting the green economy, infrastructure and risk finance… Read More ›
ECB holds onto quality standards as EU’s states lure London-based institutions
Although financial institutions have yet to publicly acknowledge their relocation to EU states, the migration is on and finer details are being worked out quietly. In what is forming out to be a strategic development, a gap in the financial… Read More ›
Trump wins round one: China offers concessions to avoid trade wars
The Chinese who have earlier used cyberattack as a means of gaining technological superiority in trade have now offered concessions to avoid a trade war. The Financial Times has reported citing officials familiar with the matter at hand, China is… Read More ›
URS Federal Services clinches $3.6 billion contract from the Pentagon
The Donald Trump Administration is focusing on building a stronger military. The contracts are a testament to that end. The Pentagon has disclosed that URS Federal Services Inc has been awarded a contract worth at least $3.6 billion for the… Read More ›