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Philippine Vote on Muslim Self-Rule Puts Christians on Edge

Voters in a Muslim-majority region in the Philippines will decide on a proposal for greater self determination......»»

Category: asiaSource: wsjJan 21st, 2019

Markets Are Misinterpreting the Latest Brexit Vote, Again

The British pound is up strongly against the dollar and euro on the assumption that Parliament will vote to rule out a no-deal Brexit. In truth, such a vote is irrelevant.....»»

Category: blogSource: gurufocusMar 13th, 2019

U.S. data, hopes over Brexit vote lift shares; dollar eases

World equity markets broadly rose on Wednesday, lifted by investor optimism that British lawmakers will rule out a no-deal Brexit and fresh U.S. data that highlighted a strong economy with low inflation, an outlook that weakened the dollar......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 13th, 2019

Local worker policy puts Saudi businesses on edge

So-called Saudization is taking hold in the kingdom as new reforms try and tackle high unemployment but as Reuters Emily Wither finds out in Riyadh it's hard for local businesses to find the staff......»»

Category: videoSource: reutersApr 23rd, 2018

Obama-era car loan rule could be repealed

The Senate could vote as soon as Tuesday to repeal a regulation aimed at ensuring minorities car buyers aren't charged higher interest rates......»»

Category: topSource: cnnApr 17th, 2018

Theresa May puts her MPs on alert for crunch vote on Syria strikes

Simon Dawson/ WPA Pool/Getty Ima.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 16th, 2018

U.S.-China Trade Spat Puts Southeast Asian Leaders on Edge

Leaders at a regional summit worry that their countries are among the most exposed to the negative effects of a trade war, with the knock-on costs of tariffs likely to ripple through global supply chains, costing billions of dollars in lost income......»»

Category: topSource: wsjApr 28th, 2018

Here"s What the Trump Administration"s Proposed Title X Rule Would Do to Abortion Access in America

The Trump administration's reported plans to alter the Title X program puts reproductive health organizations like Planned Parenthood in the crosshairs......»»

Category: topSource: newsweekMay 2nd, 2018

Riots for electoral gains?

In state elections held between 1981 and 2001, a Hindu-Muslim riot occurring in the year preceding the election, caused, on an average, a 5 percentage point increase in BJP's vote share in election.....»»

Category: topSource: business-standardMay 3rd, 2018

What Is the "Queen of the Hill" Rule? How GOP Lawmakers Plan to Force DACA Vote

Centrist House Republicans are using an obscure rule to force the House to vote on immigration bills......»»

Category: topSource: newsweekMay 10th, 2018

Fed Sets May 30 Vote on Proposed Volcker Rule Changes

The Federal Reserve set a May 30 vote on proposed changes to the Volcker rule, the first public step in an expected rewrite of the restrictions that have held back bank trading desks for years......»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjMay 23rd, 2018

Shashi Tharoor: India’s Rejection Of The Taj Mahal And The Politics Of Hate Towards Muslims | Opinion

The BJP called it a relic that had been "built by traitors," and attacks anything associated with the centuries of Muslim rule in India......»»

Category: topSource: newsweekMay 25th, 2018

Date Set for 21st Century Fox Shareholders to Vote on Disney Deal

21st Century Fox and Disney shareholders are scheduled to vote on the proposed deal simultaneously on July 10. The new timeline puts pressure on Comcast, which is considering an all-cash bid for the Fox assets......»»

Category: mediaSource: nytMay 30th, 2018

Wall Street is about to snag one of its biggest victories of the Trump era

The Federal Reserve's vote on changes to the Volcker Rule would be a large boost for big banks......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 30th, 2018

Federal Reserve votes to ease rule aimed at preventing big banks from making risky financial bets

The Federal Reserve's vote on changes to the Volcker Rule would be a large boost for big banks......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 30th, 2018

Markets On Edge As All Eyes Turn To Spain And Rajoy"s No-Confidence Vote

A good summary of over.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeMay 31st, 2018

A Vote to Upend Banking as We Know It

Switzerland’s tradition of direct democracy puts everything from television fees to nuclear power to a public vote. Next up: Should money be created directly by the central bank?.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjJun 2nd, 2018

A Vote to Upend Banking

Switzerland’s tradition of direct democracy puts everything from television fees to nuclear power to a public vote. Next up: Should money be created directly by the central bank?.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjJun 2nd, 2018

Capitol Report: SEC’s Democrats vote ‘no’ on Volcker Rule changes

The Securities and Exchange Commission approved a joint regulator proposal to amend the Volcker Rule on Tuesday but the two Democrats on the commission did not play along with the Republican majority......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJun 5th, 2018

Senior minister in Theresa May"s government resigns over Brexit

YouTube/drphillipleemp Justice Minister Philip Lee resigns and pledges to vote against Theresa May on Brexit. The MP says he will back a knife edge vote designed to give parliament the .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJun 12th, 2018

Justice minister in Theresa May"s government resigns over Brexit

YouTube/drphillipleemp Justice Minister Philip Lee resigns and pledges to vote against Theresa May on Brexit. The MP says he will back a knife edge vote designed to give parliament the po.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJun 12th, 2018