Politics

Thursday, September 6th 2018 - 09:09 UTC
British prosecutors name two Russian intelligence agents as perpetrators of nerve agent attack in UK

British prosecutors named two Russian men, believed to be officers in Russia's intelligence service, they believe were behind the nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy and his daughter in the U.K. earlier this year. They named the men as Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov, and said they are officers in Russia's foreign military intelligence agency, the GRU.
Thursday, September 6th 2018 - 09:04 UTC
In Brazil, the Real and Bovespa stock index recovered slightly on Wednesday

In Brazil, the Real currency and benchmark Bovespa stock index strengthened slightly on Wednesday. Political uncertainty in Brazil took a toll after judicial authorities canceled the release of a closely-watched opinion poll on technical grounds.
Thursday, September 6th 2018 - 08:50 UTC
World stock markets lower on fears of trade tensions and emerging markets currencies

World stock markets pushed lower on Wednesday amid simmering trade tensions and the spreading financial firestorm across emerging market currencies. MSCI’s emerging markets equity index dropped for the sixth straight day, losing more than 1% in Asia and nearly fully reversing the late August bound in the benchmark.
Thursday, September 6th 2018 - 08:40 UTC
IMF receptive to Argentina's request, but now Macri must implement the hard austerity program

Argentina’s economy minister sounded upbeat on Wednesday about clinching a new deal with the International Monetary Fund after two days of talks in Washington, and said had sought U.S. support for securing approval from the IMF’s board.
Thursday, September 6th 2018 - 08:37 UTC
UK voters support for Remain in the EU at its highest

Data released in an academic-led report on Wednesday shows that 59% of UK voters would now vote to remain in the EU, versus 41% who would vote to leave.
Thursday, September 6th 2018 - 08:12 UTC
Trump says the US is not yet ready to reach a trade agreement with China

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States was not yet ready to come to an agreement over trade disputes with China but he said talks would continue.
Wednesday, September 5th 2018 - 08:24 UTC
Lula's running vice president candidate charged with corruption

Sao Paulo state prosecutors in Brazil said on Tuesday they have charged the Workers Party (PT) vice presidential candidate Fernando Haddad with corruption, but any potential trial would not hinder his ability to run.
Wednesday, September 5th 2018 - 07:55 UTC
Falklands 2017/18 budget had an operating surplus of £38 million

The Falkland Islands Government operating surplus of £38 million for 2017/18 was driven primarily by favourable Corporation Tax receipts. The original budgeted deficit in my view led the former Legislative Assembly to be over cautious in their demands leading to unnecessary thrift in some areas, according to MLA Roger Spink, who is head of the Government Services Portfolio of the Assembly.
Wednesday, September 5th 2018 - 07:30 UTC
Argentina/IMF discussions continue this Wednesday; strong support from Trump

Argentina “made progress” on Tuesday in talks with the International Monetary Fund aimed at securing an accelerated disbursement of a US$50 billion loan it hopes will calm its debilitating economic crisis.
Wednesday, September 5th 2018 - 06:28 UTC
Brazil's Real remained flat on Tuesday but the stock market was down 2%

The Brazilian Real erased early losses on Tuesday after state prosecutors charged Workers Party vice presidential candidate Fernando Haddad with corruption, driving investors to pare bets on his electoral strength.