Economics
That's One Tough Dollar, but Oddly Down for September

True to its recent habit, the US dollar is finishing the week on a firm note. On the month, ...

Thursday Headlines: OPEC, Deutsche Bank and Many Fed Speakers

The US dollar has firmer against most major and emerging market currencies. It remains well ...
Markets
Does Japan's Democracy Have Room for Women and Children?

A wave of political activism has animated East Asian politics: Taiwan’s Sunflower Student ...

It's an Italian Thing

Italian Prime Minister has set the date for the constitutional referendum as late as practically ...
Investing
Are You Ready for Renminbi?

On October 1, the Chinese renminbi officially joins becomes the fifth international reserve ...

The Peso, but Probably not Voters, Moved by the Debate

The first US Presidential debate may not sway many voters but has lifted the Mexican peso. ...
Personal Finance
Apple is Just the Beginning for Ireland

When the European Union decided to fine Apple €13.5 billion for tax evasion in Ireland last ...

An Angry Apple

The EU’s ruling that Apple must pay the Irish tax authorities
Industries
Brothers in Energy

China used to call Russia its ‘older brother’. However, never again since the fall of ...

Move Over Oil, It's LNG

During this year’s G7 summit, Japan announced its vision of creating a LNG market to meet ...
Statistics

Italy

28 September 2016

It's an Italian Thing

Italian Prime Minister has set the date for the constitutional referendum as late as practically possibly. It will be held on December 4. The issue is the perfect bicameralism that gives as much power to the Senate as the Chamber of Deputies.
9 August 2016

Gauging the EU's Risk of Losing Italy
19 July 2016

Italian PM Renzi's Banking Challenge
4 May 2015

Is a "bad bank" Italy's Answer to Economic Reform?
19 February 2014

Matteo Renzi: Italy’s New Hope?

Featured Articles

EU-Italy Lock

30 August 2013

Europe’s Weakest Link: Why Italy Could Reignite The European Crisis

Europe’s recent economic figures have sparked hopes of a gradual recovery. Yet several unresolved issues still remain on the horizon – with none larger than the current political situation in Italy, the region’s fourth largest economy, whose government may very well collapse as early as next month.

The Comedian Cometh: Why Beppe Grillo’s Success Is No Laughing Matter

11 March 2013

The Comedian Cometh: Why Beppe Grillo’s Success Is No Laughing Matter

On Sunday, Beppe Grillo's anti-establishment 5-Star Movement announced its intentions to lead Italy's next government, though it reiterated that it would not agree to any alliances. Throughout his campaign, Grillo has successfully articulated the angst of the well-educated, yet under-employed or unemployed; but can his rhetoric now turn into something more substantial for Italy?