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Chief economist update: It's not just the trade war

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 26 MAR 2018
... would be fallacious. The temporary exemptions to the tariff increase granted by Trump to the EU, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico and South Korea until 1 May this year gives him away. POTUS just wants a stronger bargaining position against ...

International automotive alliance launches new VC fund

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 11 JAN 2018
... automotive-technology start-ups to the Alliance," Ghosn added. The venture capital arm of the alliance will be led by former Nissan Brazil chief executive Francois Dossa.

Global healing

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAR 2017
... October). Here are Markit's key findings: - Sentiment towards activity growth improves in all countries, bar India and Brazil - Global capex and hiring intentions climb since October - Cost pressures look set to intensify, notably in the eurozone, the ...

Emerging markets investment grows with new fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAR 2017
... first fund from Remerga, providing investors with access to diverse markets such as South Africa, India, Poland, Egypt and Brazil. Utilising a combination of quantitative factors and deep due diligence, Remerga employs a strong focus on ESG factors when ...

Bloomberg partners with DFAT for health program

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUN 2016
... helps to identify specific health "priorities" in a country. The first 18 countries to join the initiative are: Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Malawi, Morocco, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Solomon ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUN 2016
... 8.2% in the 12 months to April. This compares with a 3.2% increase in the year to March and expectations for a 2.3% fall. Brazil inflation Still high inflation continues to douse hopes for increased policy accommodation from the Banco Central do Brasil ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2016
... April and May's positive annual inflation readings follow 15 straight months of deflation that started in January 2015. Brazil GDP Though better than market expectations for a 0.8% decline, Brazil's economy continues to contract, down by 0.3% in the ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAY 2016
... "after it has had time to further analyse the inflation trends in the June quarter and the March quarter national accounts". Brazil retail sales It's been a commonly accepted observation that the Olympics boost the economy of the host country. With less ...

Agriculture ripe for institutional picking

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2016
In June next year the gross value of Australia's annual farm production is expected to pass $60 billion for the first time, a reflection of improved prospects in livestock and cropping industries. But a lack of consultant coverage means the opportunity ...

Ghosts of emerging markets past not worth the risk

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2016
... there, we simply cannot find companies which pass our quality test," said Bell. "More recently we've seen countries such as Brazil and Russia... we've seen how the impact of lower oil prices has decimated the Russian economy... how corruption in Brazil ...