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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.
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Canada’s New Finance Minister Breaks The Glass Ceiling
Chrystia Freelandadds finance minister to herrésuméalongsidedeputy prime minister and minister of intergovernmental affairs.
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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.
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.
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Why Powell Says ‘No’ To Negative Rates
Powell has instead called for tax and spending changes to promote growth.
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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.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Big Banks Reverse Course, Stop Buying Own Shares
Less buybacks means more money for lending.
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Rollout For U.S. Small Business Relief Leaves Fintechs Hanging
Chaos and confusion as small businesses find it impossible to get relief from government despite relief bill.
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California Challenges The Gig-Economy Giants
California moves to reclassify freelance contractors as employees.
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With Trade Deal, Trump Notches A Victory
President Trump replaces NAFTA with a new trade agreement.