FxWirePro: Key risks facing EU in 2019
Dec 31, 2018 12:10 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy
As 2018 comes to an end, the European Union is heading to 2019, facing several key risks; both economical, as well as geopolitical. Lets have a look at those factors, The single biggest risk facing the European Union...
FxWirePro: Key risks facing USA in 2019
Dec 31, 2018 11:37 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy
As we head into 2019, the United States and its economy facing several key risks after a turbulent stock market in 2018. Lets take a look at those key factors, One of the most important risks facing the USA is an...
Dec 27, 2018 12:18 pm UTC| Commentary Economy
Oil prices have recovered significantly overnight; however, they continue to be under downward pressure in the midst of rising fears of an economic deceleration and an oil glut, noted Scotiabank in a research report....
What else could the UK government spend its £4.2 billion Brexit contingency fund on?
Dec 24, 2018 08:23 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics Economy
The cabinet has stepped up contingency plans for a no-deal Brexit, with departments across Whitehall charged with making this a priority. Although all indications are that there is no majority in parliament for leaving...
Not all consumers are equal – in terms of what they save by using efficient appliances
Dec 24, 2018 08:03 am UTC| Insights & Views Business Economy
Have you ever seen one of those big yellow cards on refrigerators, washing machines and other new appliances? These government-mandated notices indicate about how much energy the average U.S. consumer will save by...
The Fed cares when the stock market freaks out – but only when it turns into a bear
Dec 21, 2018 11:12 am UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks Economy
Stocks have been falling for more than two months, with investors all but begging the Federal Reserve to stop lifting short-term interest rates. Higher rates hurt stocks by making other, less risky investments look more...
How US demographics changed in 2018: 5 essential reads
Dec 21, 2018 10:59 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Editors note: As we come to the end of the year, Conversation editors take a look back at the stories that for them exemplified 2018. The end of the year is a classic time for reflection. But, in todays turbulent news...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects