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Brexit Negotiators in Bid to Break Deadlock over Trade

Brexit negotiators from the European Union and Britain will be speaking on Tuesday. It is in their attempt to break the deadlock over a trade deal. Both sides demanded concessions to prevent a disruptive finale to the Brexit drama. A no-deal Brexit 2020 exit when Britain leaves a standstill transition period on Dec. 31 would …

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Investors Keep a Watchful Eye on Thai Protests

Some investors worry that escalating anti-government protests in Thailand could push one of this year’s worst-performing stock markets even lower.  Political uncertainty adds another layer of risk to an already weak tourism-dependent Thai economy. Asia’s worst performers this week were Thai stocks (SETI). Stocks were down 2.6%, as protests hit the capital Thailand Bangkok. Tens …

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IMF Sees Soaring Debt, but Stable at 100% GDP

Massive government spending to counter the COVID-19 pandemic will push public debt to nearly 100% of global economic output this year. But if growth rebounds next year, the run-up may be a one-off event, according to the International Monetary Fund on Wednesday. In its latest Fiscal Monitor, the IMF said it anticipates government budget deficits …

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The U.S. Debt Is Estimated To Be Bigger Than The U.S Economy

The U.S. Debt Is Estimated To Be Bigger Than The U.S Economy

Even debt hawks are pressing a dysfunctional Washington and a disorganized White House to support another round of seriously wanted incentive to the number of trillions. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell spoke this week that the US federal budget is on a non-viable way and has been for quite a while. However, Powell replied that …

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