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📦Global Trade Wars and Deals!
Trump's Tariffs Shaking Up Global TradeSo it looks like Trump’s tariffs have motivated BRICS countries to make major trade deals with other global powers. First up is India and the European Union. After nearly two decades of on-and-off negotiations, India and the EU have finally reached a “landmark” free trade agreement. The two sides finalised the deal on January 27. According to the European Commission, the trade deal removes or reduces tariffs covering roughly 97% of EU exports to India. The commission projects that exports to India will double by 2032, saving around 4 billion euros a year in duties. That’s US$4.7 billion. For India, the deal is a lifesaver for its textiles and apparel industry, which was hit by steep US tariffs last year. The Trump administration imposed...
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Should the Caribbean Help Cuba? Airlines are cancelling flights to Cuba left and right. But why and how’s that going to affect the country’s economy? So, Cuba is facing a serious fuel crisis right now, and it’s starting to affect almost every part of daily life. Airlines have been told they won’t be able to access jet fuel at several of the country’s main airports, including Havana’s largest international hub. That’s caused airlines to cancel flights, schedule changes and make refuelling...
Hey Reader, Here's your weekly roundup from Money Media! 📌Taking Stock Can Jamaica Reach Investment Grade? Global ratings agency Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Jamaica’s sovereign credit rating at BB- with a stable outlook, a signal that the country has not lost ground despite the economic shock from Hurricane Melissa. The decision keeps Jamaica three notches below the coveted “BBB” investment grade territory. But in the current climate, stability counts for something. Speaking on Taking Stock...
📺Premiering now! On this episode of Taking Stock... Chris Williams is moving in a different direction. The retired investment banker has launched two new companies. What are his plans for the future? He joins us LIVE in 15 minutes to discuss. And THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments... The JSE is up 27,000 points for January. What’s driving the hot streak? And how will tax changes under Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill affect you and your money? We'll discuss. Join us tonight at...