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Category: Economy and Policy
Economic trends, analysis, and policy discussions that impact businesses and industries in the Southern United States. This section may provide in-depth articles and reports on topics such as regional economic growth, business regulations, tax policies, and the influence of state and federal legislation on local markets. It could also cover issues like labor markets, trade policies, infrastructure developments, and government initiatives designed to stimulate economic activity in the South. Additionally, this section might feature expert opinions, interviews with policymakers, and case studies of how businesses are adapting to changing economic conditions. The goal is to provide valuable insights for business leaders, investors, and policymakers seeking to understand and navigate the economic and policy landscape in the region.
Growing field of activist investors pushes companies to perform better
BOSTON (Reuters) – More investors who typically make passive bets flexed their muscles last year and helped push a total…
U.S. warns European allies against Chinese gear for 5G networks
FILE PHOTO: A 5G sign is seen during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain February 28, 2018. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File…
Investors least neutral on longer-dated U.S. bonds since Oct -survey
NEW YORK, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Bond investors were least neutral this week on U.S. longer-dated Treasuries from a week…
HSBC cuts dozens of investment banking jobs -source
FILE PHOTO – HSBC headquarters is seen at the financial Central district in Hong Kong, China September 6, 2017. REUTERS/Bobby…
EU moves to make UK charge VAT on commodity trading include ICE Europe
LONDON (Reuters) – Moves by the European Commission to make Britain charge value-added tax on commodity derivatives trading will include…
Ethiopia finalising mining industry reforms -minister
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Ethiopia will finalize reforms for its underdeveloped mining and oil sectors within the next two months…
CANADA STOCKS-TSX lifted by strong corporate earnings
Feb 5 (Reuters) – Canada’s main stock index rose on Tuesday, as upbeat quarterly results from WestJet Airlines Ltd and…
US STOCKS-Wall St gains ahead of Trump's State of the Union address
(Reuters) – Wall Street rose on Tuesday boosted by consumer discretionary and technology companies amid peak earnings, which have largely…
Private equity eyes long-term with Latin American infrastructure buys
NEW YORK, Feb 5 (LPC) – Global institutional investors are circling a swathe of energy-related infrastructure assets in Latin America…