After 20 years of negotiation the EU and the South American trade bloc Mercosur announced the formation of the world’s largest free trade zone. The agreement is controversial.
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India-election: Government strengthened for upcoming challenges
In May, the general election in India brought a clear victory for former PM Modi. The Indian stock market increased almost continuously. Can the strong economic growth continue? More in our blog!
USA urges Japan to sign trade agreement quickly
Japan is currently on several levels in the spell of US President Donald Trump’s trade policy. Will there be a free trade agreement soon and what would such an agreement mean for the Japanese economy?
IPOs in demand again
During the first quarter conditions for a stock market debut have improved. Recently big names have also increased expectations for further IPOs.
Earnings Season: US stock markets climb to record levels after unexpectedly good figures
A US stock exchange peaked in the reporting season last week. In any case the first quarter was already doing exceptionally well. Whether and how long this pace can be maintained is questionable. Will the current phase on the US stock exchanges soon be nearing its end?
Stable prospects for Central and Eastern Europe
The countries of Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe are among the most important economic growth markets for Europe. How are the prospects for next year?
Continuing struggle for stable oil prices
Current situation on the oil market – in the previous week oil prices have been rising for four months.
There is currently a surge but how is the struggle for stable oil prices going? Interested ? Read on here.
Trade dispute escalation averted for now
US President Trump postponed the deadline for new tariffs on imports from China. The key question is: Will there be an early resolution of the trade dispute between the US and China?
Brexit: The Final Countdown
Another Brexit defeat for Theresa May: How are things developing now? On February 27th the question arises: “May-Deal” or “No Deal”?
World Economic Forum Davos 2019: about economic downturn and trade war
In view of a trade war, the Brexit and the threat of an economic downturn, the World Economic Forum meeting this year was dominated by calls for increased international cooperation. Read here what Lagarde and Merkel had to say.