Brexit Won’t Happen? Why Article 50 Could Mean UK Remains In The European Union
Voting to leave the EU was the easy part. When and how to depart is tougher, and a Brexit may not happen after all.
After Brexit Vote, EU Negotiations: Why UK Would Start Trade Talks With Serious Handicaps
The U.K. faces a complex set of negotiations to clarify its future relationship with the EU, and it’s starting with some serious handicaps.
Betting Markets Misfire As Undecideds Go With Their Gut And Vote For Brexit
Gamblers who predicted a result in favor of continued British membership in the EU missed the signs that undecided voters would break for a Brexit.
Brexit Odds: After Jo Cox Slaying, EU Referendum Bookmakers Raise Wager Against Leaving European Union
Betting markets show a break in favor of "remain" in the European Union ahead of Thursday’s British referendum on European Union membership.
Brexit Vote 2016: Big Bettors In EU Referendum Have Leg Up On Pollsters In Predicting June 23 Outcome
Opinion polls may show Britons are ready to abandon the European Union, but betting markets tell a different story — and they have a better track record.
China Clears Way For Cloud Computing Industry In Himalayan Plateau, Despite Immense Obstacles
China has little to show in the way of a data storage and analysis. But big ideas are hard to write off, especially when the Communist Party backs them.
Brexit And ‘Swexit’: How Sweden’s EU Membership Might Turn On Britain’s Referendum
Swedes like the European Union with the British inside it, so if the Brits vote to leave June 23, sentiment in the Scandinavian country for staying could change dramatically.
China Investment Push Draws American Ire As Once-Silent Companies Complain About Closed Chinese Market
At this weekend's Strategic and Economic Dialogue, U.S. officials will take up the matter of China’s relatively closed market for U.S. investment.
UK’s EU Referendum: Brexit Opponents Surge As Cameron Strikes Alliance With Labour London Mayor Sadiq Khan To Rally Young Voters
The British prime minister’s unlikely association with London’s new Labour mayor makes a break with the EU look less likely.
Top U.S. Naval Official Says Chances Of Accidental Incident In South China Sea Are ‘Pretty Low’
The highest risk is associated with non-military vessels, said Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery, director for operations of the U.S. Pacific Command.
Brazil Crisis: Rousseff Impeachment Buoys Markets, But Successor Michel Temer Faces Tough Road To Growth
Investors cheered the first step in impeaching Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, but a government headed by Vice President Michel Temer won’t have it easy.
Japan’s Yen Problem: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Tackling Stronger Currency With New Stimulus Measures
After decades of low growth and near deflation, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government is planning new public works initiatives and tax incentives to juice the economy.
Road To Rio: Brazil’s Path To 2016 Summer Olympics Paved With Turmoil
Brazil was booming in 2009 when Rio de Janeiro won its bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. Now the country is gripped by political scandal and facing its worst recession since the 1930s.
Obama Claims Trophy With Collapse Of Pfizer-Allergan Merger, But Inversions Debate Continues
The Treasury’s new rules on inversion-type transactions torpedoed the pharmaceutical deal, but a tough debate about corporate tax reform remains.
Brussels Attacks: Political Backlash Could Derail Europe’s Shaky Economic Recovery
Europe faces fairly short-lived economic damage from the deadly bombings, but the political backlash could be much more severe.
Lula’s Return: Brazil’s Rousseff Girds For A Fight As Temptation For Economic Populism Rises Sharply
Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff — with her mentor, former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva — could embrace pro-worker policies in a bid to cling to power.
Europe’s Weak Inflation Problem: As It Struggles To Spur Growth, Can The Eurozone Avoid Turning Japanese?
This week's stimulus moves by the European Central Bank could steer the continent toward Japan-style stagnation, critics say.
China Trade: Declining Appetite For Imports Still Tugging At Exporters Like Brazil, Southeast Asia
Chinese imports fell precipitously in February, a potent indicator that countries betting on Chinese growth face a disappointing 2016.
Brazil Petrobras Scandal: Market Euphoria Over Lula Detention Misplaced As Country Faces More Turmoil
Markets that rallied after Brazil's former president was detained for questioning in a corruption case involving the energy company may see a reversal.
EU Brexit 2016: Advocates Of A Free-Trading Britain Outside The European Union Face Long Odds
The U.K. government says recasting Britain’s international trade deals after leaving the European Union would lead to uncertainty and costs, a point independent experts validate.
Fed’s Dudley Signals Interest Rates Could Stay At Historic Lows For Longer Amid Tightening Financial Conditions
A top Fed official says greater threats to U.S. growth are coming from abroad, suggesting global developments could slow the Fed’s march to higher interest rates.
China Pushing Banks To Boost Lending In Move To Juice The Economy Without Encouraging Capital Flight
Beijing just made it easier for Chinese banks to lend money, a step it hopes will juice the economy without encouraging capital flight.
G-20 Summit 2016: US, IMF Push For Fiscal Stimulus Likely To Fall Flat At China Meeting
Ahead of the G-20 finance ministers meeting in Shanghai this week, the U.S. is pushing other countries, including China, to boost the global economy.
Low Oil Prices Vex Economists As Boon For Consumers Is A Bane For Crude Producers
Falling oil prices used to juice consumer spending, but the emergence of a massive oil sector in the U.S. has scrambled that once-reliable calculation.
Brexit Battle: Economy Won’t Dominate Debate Because Of Divide Between Small, Large Businesses
Despite the economic benefits Britain derives from the EU, Britain's leader is likely to focus on noneconomic issues covered in a deal he reached in Brussels last week.
Did The Fed Raise Rates Too Soon? The Dollar Is Strong, But American Consumers Are Coming Back
The most important economic variable of 2016 might be whether American consumers are strong enough to withstand the cold winds blowing in from abroad.
Brexit: UK’s Cameron Faces Crunch Time In Negotiating Deal With EU That Must Pass Inspection At Home
Meetings in Brussels on Thursday and Friday with fellow European leaders is the prime minister’s chance to sell his new version of Britain’s EU membership.
Interest Rates: Central Banks Are Going Negative, But Global Financial Markets Aren’t Buying It
Central banks are resorting to negative interest rates to stimulate growth — Fed Chair Janet Yellen is considering them — but they are not as effective as investors had hoped.
Russia’s Gazprom: Baltic Sea Gas Pipeline Controversy Set To Split EU Over Russia Policy — Again
European Union members are facing a controversy over the proposed construction of a natural gas pipeline under the Baltic Sea and the potential effects on the region.
Brexit Worries Already Hurting UK Economy As Uncertainty Hits Business Confidence
Apart from being a self-inflicted blow, a possible British departure from the European Union is already having ill effects on confidence.
