Yearly Archives: 2016

EU vote hits UK households and business morale, London hurt most

EU vote hits UK households and business morale, London hurt most ritish consumer spending fell last month, the business outlook darkened by the most in four years and economic activity…

Brexit and US-UK relations: A new digital trade and cybersecurity agenda

Brexit and US-UK relations: A new digital trade and cybersecurity agenda With the perspective of two weeks’ hindsight and reflection, a number of questions relating to the impact of…

Germany seeking to boost investment in Greece

Germany seeking to boost investment in Greece Germany’s Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel is embarking on a three-day trip to Greece, where he is expected to focus on…

Remarks at 2016 SelectUSA Investment Summit

Remarks at 2016 SelectUSA Investment Summit Secretary Kerry delivers remarks at the 2016 SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, D.C. on June 21, 2016. [svpVideo v=1] Remarks at 2016…

President Obama Speaks at the SelectUSA Investment Summit

President Obama Speaks at the SelectUSA Investment Summit [svpVideo v=1] 0:14 The President: Well, let me begin by thanking Penny — 0:17 not only for her kind…

The disruptive impact of rooftop solar

The disruptive impact of rooftop solar A report earlier this month detailed how electric utilities were working through state regulators to stunt the spread of rooftop solar, the latest tactic…

India’s Economic Growth Picks Up Pace, Accelerating to 7.6%

India’s Economic Growth Picks Up Pace, Accelerating to 7.6% Brisk consumer spending propelled growth in India’s economy to 7.6% in the year that ended March 31…

Swiss Watch Exports Decline in April as Sector Slump Deepens

Swiss Watch Exports Decline in April as Sector Slump Deepens Swiss watch exports suffered a second monthly double-digit decline as the industry’s slowdown widened well beyond Hong Kong…

Iran Shifts Toward India With Port Deal to Tap Afghan Riches

Iran Shifts Toward India With Port Deal to Tap Afghan Riches Iran took a step closer to energy-hungry Asian nations India and Afghanistan as it looks to recover from…

Feeding more by wasting less

Feeding more by wasting less A third of the food we produce throughout the world actually never gets eaten. We’re talking about so-called post-harvest loss. It…