The short-term evolution of main stock market indexes looks like a repetitive loop with a brief period of euphoria followed with a brief period of depression. It is likely just volatility as usual, however what… Plus…
There’s long-term jihadist risk in Africa, says a former NCTC
Russ Travers, a former deputy director of the National Counter-Terrorism Center (NCTC), on the occasion of an interview (CBS) with Michael Morell, former acting director of the CIA, delivered some U.S. perspective about the security… Plus…
Neither banker nor economist, Christine Lagarde will head the ECB
Monetary policy is a highly sensitive issue in a context of growing uncertainty as a result of the Trump administration’s trade upheaval and the somewhat certainty that a recession will soon conclude the cycle of… Plus…
With Allergan acquisition, Abbvie will depend less on Humira
In a deal of approximately $63 billion announced on June 25, 2019, Abbvie (ABBV) bought Allergan (AGN) with the strategic ambition to diversify and expand its revenue base. After several agreements reached in recent years… Plus…
Société Générale to improve its business model’s efficiency
In line with a decision taken in April 2019, French bank Société Générale (GLE) ambitions to improve its quality of service and customer relations by “refocusing on its areas of excellence”. In a statement, GLE… Plus…
Lagarde at the ECB, von der Leyen at the European Commission
Two women have been chosen after an agreement reached in pain over the key posts of the European Union (EU), firstly IMF managing director Christine Lagarde will lead the European Central Bank (ECB) and secondly… Plus…
U.S. breaks record with 121st consecutive month of growth
According to the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), the United States is now living its longest economic expansion. Started in June 2009 after the Great Recession, this expansion cycle has just exceeded the record… Plus…
OPEC is extending its production cut until March 2020
Since 2017, the OPEC and a few non-member partners of the organization, like Russia, have been cutting oil production by around 1.2 million barrels a day with a view to backing oil prices in the… Plus…