Foreign Affairs
Eurozone PMI is steady, but some negative effects are mounting
Activity in the services sector in the eurozone fell slightly in July. That emerges from definitive figures from market researcher Markit. The purchasing managers’ index, which reflects the…
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China resorts to countermeasures, however specifics are unknown
China takes counter-measures if the United States introduce import taxes on 300 billion dollars worth of Chinese products. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported this on Friday…
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PMI report shows European industry contraction
Business activity in the euro zone industry contracted again in July. Research firm Markit reported this on the basis of a definitive figure. The purchasing managers’ index for…
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De Beers sales collapsed as diamond market is at the lowest level since 2015
These are tough times for De Beers. The diamond trader, part of mining company Anglo American, raised ‘only’ 250 million dollars with the sale of the gems during…
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We ask the Netherlands to participate in a mission in the Persian Gulf
Great Britain is heading for a naval mission under European leadership in the Persian Gulf. It must guarantee the safety of shipping in the region, where Iran has…
Continue ReadingBoris Johnson is facing a major Iranian crisis as he moves in 10 Downing Street on Wednesday
With the hijacking of a British tanker by Iran, the tension in the Gulf continues to rise, partly because the US is sending troops and equipment to Saudi…
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Oil prices go up on the tanker boardings
Oil prices have risen sharply on Friday evening following the news that Iran has raised two oil tankers in the Persian Gulf. The unrest in the region causes…
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