Political News
Mexican peso, Canadian Loonie hit by report US to re-open NAFTA deal
Mexico´s peso hit a fresh record low on Wednesday evening after The Globe and Mail reported that incoming US trade chief Wilbur Ross had notified the Canadian government of the new American administration´s intention of renegotiating two key pieces of the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement.
Supreme Court to give judgment on Brexit case next Tuesday
The judgement on the landmark Supreme Court case on whether the Prime Minister can trigger formal Brexit negotiations using royal prerogative, will be made on 24 January.
IMF chief Lagarde warns global middle class could soon be in 'crisis'
Christine Lagarde, the head of the International Monetary Fund, has said that the middle classes of the global economy are close to crisis.
US drug prices should increase: Pfizer CEO Read
The CEO of Pfizer, one of the largest pharmaceutical firms in the United States, has said that the best way to make drug prices in the country more competitive is by initially increasing them.
Spain will be 'reasonable' in its approach to Brexit
The Spanish government will be reasonable in its approach to Brexit, economy minister Luis de Guindos said on Wednesday.
Obama commutes Manning sentence in one of final actions as president
Barack Obama is set to free Wikileaks whistleblower Chelsea Manning in one if his last acts as US President.