Market Sentiment & Lateral Thoughts
The UK plans freeports and tariff changes to boost global trade
Britain is embarking on a two-pronged strategy to bolster free trade. Plans are afoot for independent trade deals outside the European Union. The strategy comprises “freeports” and tariff cuts.… Read the rest
UK-EU dissonance disguises the fact that they are really singing from same song sheet
THERE are solid grounds for optimism that the European Union and the United Kingdom will achieve a fair and satisfactory trade deal. Initial documents spelling out … Read the rest
WHAT a difference a majority makes.
Boris Johnson not only achieved a huge victory in the December election but hopes to achieve a swift trade deal with the European Union.
As behaviourist Robert Shiller says, the British prime minister is … Read the rest
Brexit is bringing in its wake higher costs and capital losses and is bound to have a negative impact on the UK’s economic future.
“Brexit is a process, not an event,” contends Sir Ivan Rogers, the UK’s former representative to … Read the rest