Economics
Four factors to watch in Israel’s economy after the Gaza conflict
Israel’s tourism and retail market has taken a hit, but the overall business climate will remain strong in the wake of the clash with Hamas in Gaza. Israel, with its
Risk literacy required at all corporate levels
The strategic process is fraught with uncertainty. Misunderstanding uncertainty and risk can undermine strategic efforts, but implementing risk literacy at all corporate levels can help mitigate the effects. Strategic management involves
How BRICS’ new bank will challenge the West
BRICS countries have launched the New Development Bank with the aim of boosting infrastructure investment. The new bank may not become a key lender in the world economy but could challenge
European subsidy cuts deal hard blow to renewables
Europe has proudly led the global pack in renewable energy production for years. But as public and private budgets come under increased pressure, it is increasingly difficult to maintain the hefty
Crises around the world put a wrench in Fed plans
Investors’ flight to safety will eventually limit the Fed’s ability to normalize rates. When the US announced new sanctions on Russian officials before Wall Street opened on July 17, most
Four ways sanctions on Russia may be intensified
In the aftermath of the recent MH17 crash, it is all but certain that international pressure on Russia will be ramped up. Here are four ways it might happen. The
EU Commission faces a TTIP obstacle course
The 6th round of negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) – an ambitious free trade deal between the EU and US – were held in Brussels last
Four risks associated with Lithuania’s euro adoption
Lithuania is on track to become the 19th member of the eurozone, given that the country has finally met all convergence criteria. Yet the intense desire for further integration in
Korea and Japan suffer from Chinese competition
Samsung’s declining profits and a Japanese stock market slide show how Japan and Korea struggle with declining foreign demand and Chinese competition. One of Korea’s biggest corporations, Samsung, announced that its second-quarter
Gulf carriers gain power over European and US airlines
Gulf carriers have taken the world travel market by storm, adding new destinations and buying up stakes in foreign competitors. Their rapid expansion poses a unique threat to European and
