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GM Joins Talks With California On Emission Standards

Currently, US manufacturers lag the rest of the world on the electric front, but a renewed commitment to solo rules could help them catch up with other global automakers.

News

Canada’s New Finance Minister Breaks The Glass Ceiling

Chrystia Freelandadds finance minister to herrésuméalongsidedeputy prime minister and minister of intergovernmental affairs.

Features

Canadian Economy Bolstered By Tech, Housing

Canada’s economy is reeling from Covid-19 and a slumping energy market, but a lively tech sector and support from government and the central bank offer hope for recovery.

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Bye-Bye NAFTA, Hello USMCA

The Trump administration scores a diplomatic victory.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Yield Curve Targeting

The new tool could enable the Fed to keep yields lower for longer, without necessarily continuing to expand its balance sheet.

Features

Why Powell Says ‘No’ To Negative Rates

Powell has instead called for tax and spending changes to promote growth.

Features

Tech Tie-Up To Tackle Covid-19 Contact Tracing

Epidemiologists say this type of contact tracing promises to contain flare-ups of the virus, but to be part of an effective lockdown-exit strategy, contact tracing will need to be used in conjunction with rapid virus testing and mass adoption.