Mismanagement of Africa’s natural resources [Business Africa]
The continent faces various challenges including poor management of its resources by governments. In its latest report, the United Nations Economic … source
China factory growth slows in June as trade tensions rise
BEIJING (Reuters) – Growth in China’s manufacturing sector slowed in June after a better-than-expected performance in May, official data showed, as escalating trade tensions with the United States fuel concerns…
Africa convergence conference on strategic execution
This Friday in Dakar, the Africa Convergence Conference will come to an end. The conference which is the third edition, opened in Dakar, Senegal on thursday … source
Keiser Report: #AngloTapes & Banksters’ Trolololing (E463)
In this episode of the Keiser Report, Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert discuss the hashtag AngloTapes and the trolollolling by the banksters at the heart of the … source
Mixed news on unemployment in Portugal – economy
Portugal’s jobless rate fell for the third consecutive quarter at the end of last year. It was 15.3 percent of the working population, down from 15.6 percent in the ……
Markets Right Now: Stocks fall on fresh worries over trade
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 4:00 p.m. The Dow Jones industrial average is closing with its sixth straight loss Tuesday as worries about a U.S.-China…
Select few emerging Asian economies comfortable with Fed hikes
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Higher U.S. rates are rattling many emerging markets in much the same way past tightening cycles did, but the Federal Reserve’s hawkishness could also bring cheer…
Togo protests continues as business owners worry about economic impact
It seems like business as usual in Togo’s capital, Lome despite growing tension and ongoing protests calling for an end to President Faure Gnassingbe’s rule, … source
Liberia president reduces import taxes on over 2,000 commodities
Liberian President George Weah on Wednesday decided to reduce import taxes on more than 2000 commodities to combat rising inflation. A statement from the … source
Keiser Report: ITALeave or QuITALY? (E1235)
In this episode of the Keiser Report, Max and Stacy discuss the debate over whether to call it Italeave or Quitaly as voters are punished by the market and by…