Chinese PMI is above 50 first time in a quarter
Activity in the large Chinese industry grew unexpectedly in August, the first time in three months. This is made public by research agencies Markit and Caixin. The purchasing…
Continue ReadingJohnson critics consider a “shadow parliament”
More than fifty British parliamentarians threaten to set up an “alternative parliament” if the lower house is suspended. In this way they can still debate the government’s Brexit…
Continue ReadingKLM ground staff will go to preliminary strike on Monday
KLM’s ground staff will leave work on Monday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM because they want a higher salary. FNV announced this on Saturday evening. The trade…
Continue ReadingNext round of the Trade War is starting today
The trade war between the US and China starts the next round on Sunday. Then a new American import tax will come into effect on products such as…
Continue ReadingStrong optimism at European exchanges as US-China trade talks confirmed
The European stock markets showed strong gains on Thursday. Reports that China and the United States are in consultation to resume trade talks in September created investor optimism.…
Continue ReadingUK and EU to meet several times in September for new Brexit discussions
Brexit negotiators from the EU and the UK will meet twice a week in September to take steps towards a new deal, said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson…
Continue ReadingMartell producer had a spectacular year
The French beverage and spirit producer Pernod Ricard will reward its shareholders, after the largest profit jump in seven years. The company announced that it would buy back…
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