How to Counter Trump’s Tariffs Productively? by Shang-Jin Wei

While many countries are considering retaliatory tariffs on US-made goods, such measures are unlikely to deter US President Donald Trump. To weather his trade war, governments must forge strategic alliances and apply economic pressure without directly harming domestic industries. NEW YORK – After months of threats and speculation, US President Donald Trump has officially launched […]

How To Be Wrong – A crash course in startup success

We were watching Ferrit, Telecom’s online shopping mall, turn into a slow train wreck – all while they spent millions on billboards, TV ads and even banners on Trade Me (we were happy to take their money). We were keeping a closer eye on Zillion, the first credible local Trade Me competitor to get any traction. Our […]

Breakout Stocks: How to trade Biocon & BSE on Tuesday? – Market Summary

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Tips from a diplomacy pro – POLITICO

 “My advice to the U.K. is: Don’t get too hung up on the cosmetic stuff,” Fletcher said. “That’s not easy when you’re in the thick of it — you know, the length of the press conference, the content of the tweet, the day-to-day knock- about stuff.”   But he noted that Mandelson, a figure central to […]

Automated Trading: How to use technology to trade smarter, not harder

The introduction of electronic trading systems has altered trading in financial markets. Technology now enables trading to be more effective, and there is less reliance on manual intervention. The trading systems have become more sophisticated, and with algos potentially operating 24×7, traders can open up to new possibilities, scale and implement complex strategies without any […]

How to rein in Russia’s shadow fleet – POLITICO

Last month delivered a frightening dose of reality: The tankers Hafnia Nile and Ceres I collided in Malaysian waters, resulting in blazes on both ships and a major hassle for the Malaysian authorities. The Hafnia Nile, sailing under the Singaporean flag, was operating legally, with some 300,000 barrels of naphtha on board. The Ceres I, […]

How to Reduce Chinese Overcapacity by Yu Yongding

We cannot change the past, but we can apply its lessons to achieve a better future. In China’s case, this means implementing a more expansionary fiscal and monetary policy in order to help reduce overcapacity at the macroeconomic level while creating more space for eliminating overcapacity at the sectoral level. BEIJING – In recent months, […]

How to ‘Trump proof’ the transatlantic relationship? – POLITICO

“It’s been very successful,” said Daniel Mullaney, the former top U.S. negotiator on trade issues with Europe, of the TTC. “We’ve had high-level attention, including at the presidential levels, on all of these issues. That’s kept the momentum going.” The question now is what happens if Trump wins back the White House in November. Even […]