Economics
China creates new trade route through Nicaragua canal
Construction on the Nicaragua canal is set to start in December. The government has proclaimed it to be an economic panacea. When the Nicaraguan National Assembly approved legislation with HKDN Group
Three likely outcomes of the Iran nuclear talks
The likely outcomes of the Iran nuclear deal, the impacts on economic prospects for Iran, and how international investors are likely to position themselves in the coming months. With the
Headwinds for the US and UK economies
Economies in the UK and US are bright spots in the developed world, but not quite bright enough to instill confidence. If there has been one trend across the developed
Will Schultz’s proposed tax solutions benefit the US?
Former U.S. Secretary of Labor George P. Schultz offers some common sense solutions to economic problems that beset the U.S. While most of the ideas lean toward conservative ideals, there are few
Modi’s Make in India campaign requires extensive reform
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set his sights on the domestic economy. Yet, his Make in India campaign will only be successful if built on structural reform especially in labour
Will outside conflict hurt Poland’s economic growth?
Poland’s growing economy may soon stumble as Russia’s agricultural sanctions begin to bite EU markets. Poland, the 6th largest economy in the European Union and by far the largest in
3 things to watch in emerging market currencies
The US dollar has been on a tear since July, and its effect are beginning to hit emerging markets. First there was the taper tantrum, then another, then another. Emerging markets
Inversion rules transform US tax reform debate
The new US rules to discourage tax inversions are surprisingly tough, and set the table for tax reform debates in 2015. The ongoing tax inversion debate in the US can
Can TTIP survive politics in Germany and UK?
Both Germany and the United Kingdom have a crucial role to play in the future of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership deal. When José Manuel Barroso and Herman van
Argentina pushes for global debt restructuring mechanism
Argentina’s recent default has renewed interest in sovereign debt restructuring. And while developed countries still oppose the idea, placing it under the IMF may ease negotiations. Sovereign debt – the
