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European stocks bounce back after global equity sell-off
November 22nd, 2018
European stocks closed higher Wednesday, clawing their way back from sharp losses sustained in the previous session. The pan-European Stoxx 600 finished provisionally up 1.2 percent during the day’s deals, with all sectors and major bourses in positive territory. ...
Pan-European Stoxx 600 was down Monday morning; Auto stocks led the losses
October 8th, 2018
European markets were lower Monday morning, following broad declines in Asia after China’s central bank cut its reserve requirements for banks. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was down around 0.5 percent during early morning deals, with most sectors and major ...
European Commission released VAT Gap Frequently asked questions
September 27th, 2018
The European Commission has published a Fact Sheet with Frequently asked questions about the VAT Gap, that refers to the overall difference between the expected VAT revenue and the amount actually collected. VAT Gap: Frequently asked questions What is VAT? ...
Trade truce boosts the euro and hurts the US dollar
July 27th, 2018
The DXY dollar basket dropped to 94.08, down from a high of 95.65 last week. The dollar is under pressure from a range of negative drivers. Friday’s GDP print could be the blow off top for US growth and ...
Dollar slides against emerging market currencies
July 26th, 2018
The dollar fell against emerging market currencies Wednesday as investors awaited a meeting between President Donald Trump and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. The dollar was recently down 1% against the Brazilian real and lost 1.2% against the Turkish ...
EU plans more powers for consumers to sue companies
April 12th, 2018
The European Union plans more powers for consumers to sue firms such as Volkswagen after the Dieselgate scandal showed the limits of consumer protection authorities to curb corporate cheating. Wednesday’s proposal by the EU executive would allow some groups ...
The U.S. dollar bounced to a two-week top
December 4th, 2017
The U.S. dollar bounced to a two-week top on Monday and S&P futures jumped as traders marked the passage of a Senate tax bill over the weekend, a move that raises the risk of more aggressive rate hikes in ...
Next steps against fake news
December 1st, 2017
Next steps against fake news: Commission sets up High-Level Expert Group and launches public consultation. The EU Commission launched a public consultation on fake news and online disinformation and set up a High-Level Expert Group representing academics, online platforms, ...
Fragmenting Countries, Part 1: Catalonia Is Just The Beginning
October 31st, 2017
Picture a life where you do most of your shopping through Amazon.com and the local farmers’ market, most of your communicating through Facebook and Instagram, much of your travel via Uber, and much of your saving and transacting with ...
The New EU Rules for Anti-Money Laundering and Tax Avoidance Enter Into Force
June 28th, 2017
Strengthened EU rules to tackle money laundering, tax avoidance and terrorism financing enter into force The Juncker Commission has made the fight against tax avoidance, money laundering and terrorism financing one of its priorities. On June 26,2017 the Fourth ...
