June 5, 2019/IMFBlog By Christine Lagarde As the G-20 finance ministers and central bank governors gather this week in Fukuoka, they can take inspiration from their host city. Known as Japan’s “startup city,” Fukuoka has flourished in recent decades by embracing trade, innovation, and openness. That spirit is needed more […]
OPINION/EDITORIAL
Oil Is On The Brink Of A Bear Market
June 4, 2019/OilPrice.com – Saudi Arabia used 0.4 mb/d of oil for power generation in 2018, the lowest total since 2009, according to the EIA. – The Kingdom has deployed more gas-fired generation, freeing up oil for export. – It also has increased its refining capacity, making it a […]
No-Deal Brexit More Likely; Path Ahead Remains Unclear
June 4, 2019/Fitch Ratings The resignation of UK Prime Minister Theresa May and the strong showing by the Brexit Party in European Parliamentary elections increases the risk of a no-deal Brexit, but the lack of a parliamentary majority for leaving without a deal could constrain this path, Fitch Ratings says. […]
