Peace talks with the Taliban are at the center of public attention. Given the importance of peace, elections, and reconciliation, new Survey questions in 2019 ask Afghans what they might be willing to sacrifice to reach a peace deal, including the constitution, democratic elections, freedom of speech, and the presence of foreign military forces. New survey from The Asia … [Read more...] about Perception poll of 17,812 Afghans Reveals Concerns on Peace Deal
Top economist says Trump’s trade war doing ‘very serious damage’ to U.S. economy
"The trade war has done very serious damage to the economy and, in fact, if the president decides to continue to pursue the trade war, recession risks will rise," says Mark Zandi, chief economist at financial consultancy Moody's Analytics. Source: https://www.newsweek.com/trump-trade-war-china-us-economy-recession-1474598 I say - "You should see the other guy". … [Read more...] about Top economist says Trump’s trade war doing ‘very serious damage’ to U.S. economy
Shoppers in their 18-34 tend to go for festive spending spree with a focus on new technologies, delivery methods and environmentally friendly products
The online survey explores the spending plans, shopping priorities and expectations of over 6,700 consumers across France, Germany, Spain, the UK and the US ahead of this year's festive shopping season which kicks off with Black Friday on November 29, 2019. New research from Capgemini shows that 40% of those aged 18-34 are set to spend more on their holiday shopping in 2019 … [Read more...] about Shoppers in their 18-34 tend to go for festive spending spree with a focus on new technologies, delivery methods and environmentally friendly products
US Do Not Need Phase One US-China Trade Deal, US Already Won the Trade War
China has already out of ammunition in this trade war, its growth severely dampened while the US economy has emerged practically unscathed and in a good health. The worst part of the tariff war is still to come on $160 billion worth of imports from China next month and China has nothing to respond with. US do not need Phase One US-China Trade Deal or any deal for that … [Read more...] about US Do Not Need Phase One US-China Trade Deal, US Already Won the Trade War
The World in 2020: It’s judgment time
The World in 2020, the annual publication from The Economist, predicts that 2020 will be a testing year ahead, citing decisions to be made in the US election and Brexit, concerns over a faltering world economy and worries about nuclear proliferation. But there will be many events to celebrate such as large global sports events in Japan and Australia and exploration on … [Read more...] about The World in 2020: It’s judgment time