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Tag Archives: European Union
Brexincompetence
Incompetence is not reserved to the third world. It is less frequent in the developed world, but when it happens it really goes to town Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Foreign Trade
Tagged Brexit, European Commission, European Union, No Deal
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Why “No Deal” Is Key
Should the UK walk away from the table if the Brexit negotiations go south? Some people think no, and they are gaining support. Continue reading
Nothing is Agreed
With less than 3 months to go before Britain leaves the EU, everything is sorted: Laws have been repatriated, trade deals with the rest of the world are ready to be signed, the legal status of the EU citizens residing in the UK as well as that of UK citizens living in the EU has been clarified, the Irish border issue has been resolved, the City of London’s situation has been negotiated, the sea borders at Dover are ready to do streamlined inspections at a large scale, and the British government along with the opposition are agreeing on what is best for the country, putting all partisan squabbles to one side… NOT! Continue reading
Ahhh… Tariffs (sigh)
Tariffs don’t work, they never have, they never will. Why tariffs in the US serve a political rather than an economical purpose Continue reading
Posted in Commodities, Economy, Foreign Trade
Tagged Aluminum, China, European Union, Export, Import, Steel, Tariffs, US
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A Guide to Brexiting
What is so hard about getting out of the EU? Politicians and bureaucrats have a knack to overcomplicate things, and as a consequence the public suffers. Read my guide to Brexiting, where you will see the simple steps to follow if you want to brexit. Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Foreign Trade
Tagged Brexit, Customs Union, Euro, Euro Zone, Europe, European Union, Free Trade, Ireland, UK
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20 Billion, 100 Billion, or more?
Is Britain really “divorcing” the EU? Should we change the rhetoric to manage expectations about the payments at the time of Brexit? Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Foreign Trade
Tagged Brexit, Customs Union, Euro, Euro Zone, Europe, European Union, Free Trade, Ireland, UK
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Brexicon
How much (or little) have you followed the Brexit developments? Do you know the difference between hard and soft Brexit? or do you just need some brushing up? Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Foreign Trade
Tagged Brexit, Customs Union, Euro, Euro Zone, Europe, European Union, Free Trade, Ireland, UK
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Tit for Tat?
Was the recent $14 billion fine imposed by the DOJ on DB payback for the back tax issue involving Apple a few weeks ago? Continue reading
Posted in Bonds, Currencies, Economy, Stocks
Tagged Apple, Department of Justice, Deutsche Bank, European Commission, European Union, Financial Crisis, Fines, Taxes
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Rotten Apple? Think Again
Is Apple an evil corporation preying on weak countries to further its oppressive hold on the world, or are they simply doing what everybody in their right mind should be doing: seeking by all means a legal way to minimize their tax burden? Continue reading
Posted in Economy, M&A, Stocks
Tagged Apple, European Commission, European Union, Ireland, Taxes
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Brexit, Schmexit! Part 5: The Aftermath
Vote is in, Britain is out! Political and economical chaos, what next? Continue reading
Posted in Commodities, Currencies, Economy, Foreign Trade, Stocks
Tagged Brexit, Euro, Euro Zone, Europe, European Union, GBP
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