Putin visits China President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has visited China for the 4th time since the beginning of the Ukraine war. He met with Chinese President, Xi Jin Ping, in the North-Eastern city of Harbin. They met to discuss continued Chinese trade with Russia, as Chinese exports to Russia have declined by 16% year on year in March. Recently,… Read more: Putin Strengthens China Ties Amid Leadership Shake-Up

On Monday the 13th of May, the Kremlin announced the reshuffling of the cabinet where several key Kremlin Ministers were promoted and demoted. Sergei Shoigu was the Russian Defence Minister between 2012 and 2024 when he was replaced by Andrei Belousov.  Sergei Shoigu oversaw the Ukraine Invasion and has now been moved, by President Putin, to a Secretary of the Russian Security Council.… Read more: Kremlin Cabinet Reshuffle: Shoigu Promoted

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are complex financial manoeuvres where companies either merge to form a new entity or one company acquires another. These processes can significantly reshape industries, influence economies, and impact the lives of employees, shareholders, and consumers. This article delves into the intricacies of M&A, including definitions, types, motivations, processes, and famous… Read more: Mergers and Acquisitions: Shaping your Business

In the dynamic landscape of finance, adeptly managing cash flows and financial resources is indispensable for the prosperity and resilience of any organization. Treasury management emerges as a vital function in this context—a multifaceted discipline dedicated to optimizing liquidity, mitigating risks, and maximizing returns on investments. Let’s embark on a comprehensive exploration of treasury… Read more: Treasury Management: The Key to a Company’s Financial Success

Biden Administration Ramps up Tariffs The Biden administration plans to announce a 100% tariff on Chinese EV imports. This will quadruple the previous tariff rate of 25%. The hike is simply the latest product of the ongoing trade conflict between the US and China. The Biden administration believes that China’s ‘overcapacity’ to manufacture’ is hurting the… Read more: Biden Administration Proposes 100% Tariffs on Chinese EV Imports

Bank of England Holds Interest Rates The Bank of England has opted to hold interest rates for the sixth consecutive month. Interest Rates continue to remain at 5.25%. Although this may be frustrating, the BOE governor, Andrew Bailey, indicated that they will cut rates within the next two months. In 2024, inflation has decreased… Read more: Bank of England Holds Interest Rates for Sixth Straight Month

New SNP leader and First Minister of Scotland  On Monday, the 6th of May, the Scottish National Party elected a new leader, John Swinney, after the previous leader Humza Yousaf resigned. John Swinney’s job is to unify the SNP and solve all the economic issues currently damaging Scotland. Currently, the Scottish economy has generally… Read more: Weekly Politics Summary – 11/5/24: Indian Opposition

History of the parade: On May 9th, Russia and other formerly Soviet states celebrate Victory Day. This was when the Soviet Union and allies beat Nazi Germany. During the late evening of May 8th, 1945, German Military Commanders signed an official unconditional surrender document to the U.S.S.R, ceasing all fighting on the Eastern front.… Read more: From Parades to Politics: Victory Day’s Evolving Significance