The Folly of Trump's Unilateral Approach to Bilateral Trade Deals

Trump sees international trade negotiations as ‘Bilateral Man’—hardly surprising for someone who cut his teeth on real estate deals. He's fond in noting he can get a better bargain taking up trade agreements on a bilateral basis. But it's really not the “either or choice” Trump makes it out to be.

Calm Before The Storm: Is a Twitter Tirade On Trade On Tap For Tuesday?

You might have been startled by the restraint shown by President Trump on trade-related issues during his first State of the Union Address on Wednesday night. Don't get used to it. There might be a twitter tirade on Tuesday, when the U.S. releases its annual trade data.

With No Accomplishments To Report, Trump All But Skips Trade In SOTU

The U.S. trade deficit, which he promised to lower, has gone up.

Chinese RMB Strengthening To 6.10 Against U.S. Dollar By Year End, SEB Forecasts

Analysts at leading Nordic corporate bank SEB have revised their forecast on the exchange rate of the Chinese Yuan (CNY) against the U.S dollar to 6.10 by the end of this year - from an earlier target of 6.30. By the end of 2019 they predict the Greenback will trade at CNY5.80.

Faraday Future Sues Former CFO and CTO Over Trade Secrets

A lawsuit alleges that two former executives stole intellectual property and lured top talent to their electric vehicle startup, Evelozcity.

Trump's Mild Rhetoric On Trade Belies Looming Conflict With China

While Trump was soft on China in his speech, Beijing is bracing for a trade war

Russia's Newly Drafted Cryptocurrency Bill: 'Crypto Not Cash'

Mixed views on the future of the initial coin offering in Russia now that the government is writing the rules of trade.

Apple, Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, Google, Comcast, AT&T And Verizon Know You Well - OK With That?

Apple, Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, Google, Comcast, AT&T & Verizon know where we live, what we do and how we think. Are we OK with that? Time to explore the trade-offs between efficiency and control.

Apple, Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, Google, Comcast, AT&T And Verizon Know You Well - OK With That?

Apple, Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, Google, Comcast, AT&T & Verizon know where we live, what we do and how we think. Are we OK with that? Time to explore the trade-offs between efficiency and control.

Anleger stehen vor einer hektischen Börsenwoche

Eine Flut von Konjunkturdaten und Firmenbilanzen wird die Anleger in der neuen Woche auf Trab halten. Allzu große Hoffnungen auf neue Dax-Rekorde sollten sich Investoren aber nicht machen, warnt ein Marktanalyst

Anleger stehen vor einer hektischen Börsenwoche

Eine Flut von Konjunkturdaten und Firmenbilanzen wird die Anleger in der neuen Woche auf Trab halten. Allzu große Hoffnungen auf neue Dax-Rekorde sollten sich Investoren aber nicht machen, warnt ein Marktanalyst

Is U.S. President Trump Ready To Embark On A Trade War Sparking Retaliation?

With US President Donald Trump giving a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, could the American administration’s decision to impose trade tariffs on washing machines and solar panels from Asia and other nations, ratchet up tensions with bilateral attempts to retaliate?

How Bad Is The Trade Climate? Here's A New Measure

President Trump’s protectionist rhetoric had not, to date, been matched with significant new protection. Do the new tariffs mark the start of a trade war? Just how serious is the situation?

U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin on Exchange Rates: Clueless

On January 23rd, the U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that a “weaker dollar is good for trade.” On that, the greenback promptly made a three-year low. He uttered those remarks while addressing the annual gathering of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, of all places.

Alex Smith Situation Will Have Major Impact On Kirk Cousins And Other Free Agent Quarterbacks

The Kansas City Chiefs will look to trade Pro Bowl quarterback Alex Smith some time over the next few weeks. How might this change the dynamic of NFL free agency, Kirk Cousins included? It could also have wide-ranging ramifications on the draft.

Alex Smith Situation Will Major Impact On Kirk Cousins And Other Free Agent Quarterbacks

The Kansas City Chiefs will look to trade Pro Bowl quarterback Alex Smith some time over the next few weeks. How might this change the dynamic of NFL free agency, Kirk Cousins included? It could also have wide-ranging ramifications on the draft.

An End To NAFTA May Not Be As Painful For Canada As Some Have Feared

Canada is fighting hard to preserve the North American Free Trade Agreement, but thanks to some well-timed trade deals with Asian and European nations, the pain may be less than expected if NAFTA were to go away.

Do New Tariffs Signal A Trade War Ahead?

With President Trump imposing tariffs on solar panels and washing machines, Commonwealth CIO Brad McMillan looks at the risks of a trade war.

Trump vs. China: Is A Trade War On The Way?

He seems intent on pulling out all the stops -- and going it alone -- against China's trade practices.

Trump on Trade: Clueless

President Trump and his trade team remain clueless about the economics of trade. Their recent imposition of tariffs on the imports of Chinese solar panels and South Korean washing machines is but the latest evidence of a wrongheaded and dangerous U.S. trade policy.

Wann steigt der Dax auf mehr als 14000 Punkte?

Der deutsche Aktienmarkt jagt einen Rekord nach dem anderen. Und das könnte noch sehr lange so weitergehen – wären da nicht die Zinsen.

Dax auf Allzeithoch

Eine positive Sichtweise auf die Weltkonjunktur und die Erleichterung über den zunächst rasch beigelegten Haushaltsstreit in den Vereinigten Staaten lassen am Dienstag die Aktienkurse steigen. Dax und F.A.Z.-Index erreichen Rekordstände.

Do 'National Security' Threats Signal The Beginning Of The End For U.S.-China Trade Relations?

In 2018, the Trump Administration is stepping up its attempts to block acquisition of "sensitive" U.S. Firms and technologies by Chinese companies. Trump's team of trade advisors are devising new "black-lists" and are going after unfair trade practices with a vengeance.

Consumers Likely Losers As Trump Tariff Takes Another Stab at Helping Whirlpool Fend Off Samsung, LG

President Trump announced on Monday trade tariffs aimed at protecting the U.S. washing machine industry, at the behest of Whirlpool. Problem is, South Korea's Samsung and LG saw this coming. In fact, this is not a new story. This is global manufacturing Whac-A-Mole. Ultimate losers: Consumers.

Total And Several Energy Traders Join TSX Venture Exchange-Listed BTL's Blockchain Drive

Energy majors and traders join Canadian company's blockchain project to bring about “cost savings across the trade life cycle.”

Neuer Dax-Rekord hängt von Politik und Euro ab

Der Dax trippelt zum Wochenauftakt voran und stellt die Weichen in Richtung Rekordhoch. Weitgehend außer Acht lassen Anleger den vergleichsweise starken Euro.

Neuer Dax-Rekord hängt von Politik und Euro ab

Der Dax trippelt zum Wochenauftakt voran und stellt die Weichen in Richtung Rekordhoch. Weitgehend außer Acht lassen Anleger den vergleichsweise starken Euro.

Did Harry Potter Create A Demand For Pet Owls In The UK?

Scientists examine whether Harry Potter books and films drove a dramatic rise in the number of owls entering the pet trade in the UK

„Black Friday“-Rabatte kommen Ceconomy teuer zu stehen

Der Schnäppchentag sorgt für deutlich sinkende Gewinne des Mutterkonzerns von Media Markt und Saturn im wichtigen Weihnachtsgeschäft. An der Börse wird das nicht gerne gesehen.

South Korea Wants To Ban Crypto Trade, While Government Officials And Big Banks Make Millions

At least one financial regulatory employee was allegedly banking on the cryptocurrency craze through insider trading and big banks made millions of dollars last year on commissions.

America Need Not Remain Solar Powerless In The Face Of Trade Abuse

President Trump is deciding what action to take in response to a unanimous finding by the US ITC that Chinese firms conspired to dump solar panels, harming U.S. firms. The decision may determine the fate of America's remaining manufacturing sectors including autos and aircraft.

Who Would Lose More in a U.S.-China War of Reciprocity?

The Trump administration is reportedly proposing treating Chinese investment into the United States the same way China treats U.S. trade, but equal regulations will have unequal consequences.

In The U.S.-China Trade Discussion, There's No Surplus Of Rational Thought

China reported last week that its 2017 trade surplus with the United States was a record-setting $275.8 billion. This is disturbing for four reasons, but probably not the reasons you suspect.

Globalization Got Stuck In the 20th Century. Here's What It Should Look Like In The 21st Century

To win over the critics, global trade needs a major reboot. Here are four areas where we can start.

Why Customer Data Is Trade Marketing's New Currency

o compete with the likes of Amazon, trade relationships need to be based on customer data. Both retailers and suppliers have unique first-party data sets, and these are exponentially more powerful than an aisle display or Sunday circular.

Five Questions To Ask At A Trade Event To Find The Innovation Needle In A Haystack

These questions can enable you to maximize your time at any venue where you may be exposed to new things to help you think bigger.

IBM Forges Global Joint Venture With Maersk Applying Blockchain To 'Digitize' Global Trade

IBM - aka‘Big Blue’ - is to form a global joint venture with the world’s largest container ship operator, A.P. Moller-Maersk, to apply Blockchain technology in a drive to "digitize" global trade, estimated to be worth around $4 trillion a year, and slash costs associated with documentation.

China Adds An Electronics Billionaire

Intretech climbed 44% on first day of trade

No Trade War With China, Barclays Predicts

Trade war with China? Don't bet on it.

The CES Decompress

Take aways from the world's largest trade show in Las Vegas last week.

Big Brands Are Funding Piracy, USTR Warns

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) says that pirate sites are making a fortune through advertising, and has highlighted the increasing use of illicit streaming devices in a new report.

Five Takeaways From CES 2018

We just wrapped up at the CES 2018 trade show in Las Vegas, where we saw a massive array of new technologies and products on display and attended a wide range of presentations, in addition to giving a presentation of our own. Here, we share just a few of the highlights from this year’s show:

Rekorddividenden: 323 Milliarden Euro für die Aktionäre

In Europa werden Dividenden in Rekordhöhe ausgeschüttet. Allein die Dax-Unternehmen spendieren 35,4 Milliarden Euro und damit 13 Prozent mehr als im Vorjahr.

Three Ways To Turn One Trade Show Into Year-Round Marketing Opportunities

If you’re going to these events just to network or peddle your wares, you’re wasting money.

Another Buyout Sign From Humana As Insurer Exits Trade Group

Humana's departure from the trade group America’s Health Insurance Plans could be another sign the insurer is for sale.

The Long Haul: 15 Vehicles Owners Keep For At Least 15 Years

If you prefer to literally drive a car into the ground than trade it in every two or three years, here's the real long-distance runners.

Hohe Nachfrage nach Covestro Aktien

Erfolgreich hat Bayer seine Beteiligung an der ehemaligen Chemie-Tochtergesellschaft Covestro verringert. Bald könnte auch Covestro im Dax sein.

Latest On Gerrit Cole Trade And Other MLB Pitching Rumors

Gerrit Cole's failed trade isn't the only MLB news at the moment.

Gerücht über Aufspaltung treibt Kurs der Conti-Aktie

Angesichts des Wandels der Autobranche hin zu Elektroautos prüft der Zulieferer Continental Optionen für einen Konzernumbau. Dem Aktienkurs bekommt das schon mal ziemlich gut.

Gerücht über Aufspaltung treibt Kurs der Conti-Aktie

Angesichts des Wandels der Autobranche hin zu Elektroautos prüft der Zulieferer Continental angeblich Optionen für einen Konzernumbau. Dem Aktienkurs bekommt das schon mal.

U.S. Block Of Moneygram Sale Paves The Way For China Trade, Investment Showdown

The recent decision in the U.S. to block Moneygram's $1.2 billion sale to Alibaba affiliate Ant Financial, signals a broader shift in the investment climate that is poised to anger Beijing.

How To Trade Japan's Nikkei 225 And Nasdaq, Which Lead 9 Global Averages Higher As 2018 Begins

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow Transports set fresh all-time intraday highs on Jan. 5.

Mother Alleges Biotech Firm Stole Data From Her Sick Children

Chris and Hugh Hempel, parents of twin girls with an extremely rare and fatal genetic disease, are suing the rare disease therapy accelerator Cydan and the biotech companies Vtesse and Sucampo Pharmaceuticals for alleged breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and misappropriation of trade secrets.

End Of China's MoneyGram Deal Highlights U.S. Worries About Private Data

Decades-long globalization of investment and trade flows “are not irreversible”

China Will Remain An Elephant In The Room Even After Its Ivory Ban

The ivory trade may go underground in China without education and enforcement, advocacy groups warn. A ban on the legal trade takes effect this year.

China Will Remain An Elephant In The Room Even After Its Ivory Ban

The ivory trade may go underground in China without education and enforcement, advocacy groups warn. A ban on the legal trade takes effect this year.

China Bans Ivory: Why 2018 Is The Year Of The Elephant

BY PETER KNIGHTS- The country believed to have been one of the largest markets for ivory products has taken a historic step in banning trade outright. China's complete shut down on elephant tusks heralds a new dawn in Africa, and encourages neighboring countries to take a stance.

Jets Looking To Trade Up For Josh Rosen Or Sam Darnold?

The New York Jets will be picking sixth overall in the 2018 NFL Draft unless they decide to move up for either Sam Darnold or Josh Rosen. The team is said to be open to this possibility.

Dax steigt dank Wall Street klar über 13.000 Punkte

Der deutsche Leitindex hat am Donnerstag im Verlauf des Tages Rückenwind vom Dow Jones Index bekommen. Der Dax legte um etwa 1,5 Prozent zu.

Why Tax Reform Undermines President Trump's Pledge on Trade Deficits

If Congress and the Trump Administration were serious about reducing the trade deficit, which I think would be a good thing, they should not be applauding measures that will raise the trade deficit, not lower it.

Can We Escape Trade Disaster In 2018?

When it comes to U.S. trade policy, there is very little chance that that things will actually go well; optimists may instead hope for a period of quiet neglect. Pessimists have cause to set their imaginations free.

Trump Angers China With Blocked Takeover

President Trump's decision to block the Chinese acquisition of MoneyGram indicates rocky road ahead for US-China trade

The 8 'Dogs Of The Dow' Selections For 2018

Here's how to trade the “Dogs of the Dow” for 2018, which has two new members.

How To Trade Global Indexes, Including China's Shanghai Composite Which Begins 2018 With An Upgrade

The Dow 30, S&P 500 and Nasdaq continue to have weekly charts that show “inflating parabolic bubbles.” Overseas, indices continue to lag, except in India.

Fragen zum Geld: Aktien sind hochriskant - stimmt das?

Aktien sind bei vielen Sparern unbeliebt. Die Angst vor Verlusten ist mitunter gerechtfertigt - jedoch nur bei kurzfristigen Sparzielen und der Hoffnung auf schnelle Gewinne.