The development underscores U.S. due diligence on recovering tax dues by its citizens. Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide from U.S. tax authorities. In a significant development, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) stated, Zurich Insurance will pay a penalty… Read More ›
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SAS pilots go on strike following breakdown in talks
More than 70k passengers have been affected due to cancelled or delayed flights across Europe as 1,400 pilots have gone on strike over over a wage row as well as the predictability of their shift patterns. On Friday, as per… Read More ›
Swedbanks admits to money laundering
Investors are concerned over the involvement of U.S. authorities. A U.S. sanction on the bank could significantly hamper its ability to transact in the U.S. dollar. On Thursday, in a significant development that adds pressure to the business environment in… Read More ›
Harley Davidson’s Q1 reports surges past analysts’ forecast
Harley Davidson’s earnings per share excluding items for the first quarter was 98 cents against the average analyst forecast of 65 cents per share. Harley Davidson has stuck to its full year forecast. On Tuesday, Harley-Davidson Inc reported that its… Read More ›
Shrinking global tech demand drags down Taiwan’s economy
The rollout of 5G in many countries along with newer upgraded models of smartphones could spur exports orders for the island nation. On Monday, data from Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs showed, its export orders fell for the fifth straight… Read More ›
U.S. to further choke Iran’s oil exports
The shortfall in the global oil pool as a result of this potential fall in supply from Iran, is likely to be met by increased production from Saudi Arabia. On Monday, oil prices surged to $74 a barrel, their highest… Read More ›
Irish border will significantly impact future trade deals: Democratic Congressman Richard Neal
How will Theresa May keep EU-member Ireland’s border with Northern Ireland open after Brexit without any physical infrastructure on the border between Northern Ireland and Ireland? This question is proving to be the most excruciating issue in Britain’s sour grapes… Read More ›
U.S.-Japan trade talks to commence on April 15-16 in Washington
The trade talks are aimed at finding ways to address Tokyo’s $69 billion trade surplus with the United States. On Friday, Japan’s Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi disclosed, Tokyo and Washington are slated to hold their first round of trade talks… Read More ›
CIFIUS blocks China’s purchase of Toshiba’s U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) business
China’s bid to purchase Toshiba’s U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) business was blocked by CIFIUS. Analysts have warned, failure to find a buyer will significantly dent the chances of its recovery from bankruptcy. On Friday, Toshiba Corp’s shares fell by… Read More ›
Saudi Arabia raises prospects of ditching USD to stop NOPEC bill
If Saudi Arabia were to in fact go ahead with the move it would have significant geo-economic and geo-strategic changes. Riyadh depends on the United States militarily to defend itself against arch rival Iran. In a significant development, Saudi Arabia… Read More ›