Profiteering in a declining inflation environment

Consumers have certainly felt the pinch when shopping the past couple of years, with steep price increases for many goods and smaller package sizes.  Leaders in consumer protection, European Union countries and stores have taken action.

A greener economic recovery

The internet is awash with photographs illustrating the benefits of reduced non-renewable fuels consumption during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.  In northern India’s cities, for instance, most residents had never seen the Himalayas from where they live owing to air pollution.  The view right now is inspiring, and gives new meaning to wanting to step outside for a breath of fresh air.

Dealing with interest rate divergence

Many investors are completely unaware just how much interest borrowers pay in certain countries.  The reality is that rates are closer to ten percent in places where there is not a lot of international demand, forcing sovereign states to maintain higher rates to be able to attract capital.

Crypto derivatives in the U.K. after Brexit

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the United Kingdom’s financial services and markets regulator, may ban cryptocurrency derivatives post-Brexit.  The FCA considers that

Reducing dependence on Asian suppliers

U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade issues with China are having other consequences that will hurt Chinese trade.  In the European Union, state aid is permitted under certain circumstances pursuant to rules governing Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI). 

EnWave Corporation (ENW.V) – more news in the cannabis service sector #2

This morning (April 26, 2019), ENW.V announced a major royalty-bearing commercial license agreement with Aurora Cannabis (ACB.TO).  The deal gives ACB.TO exclusive rights to ENW.V’s Radiant Energy Vacuum (REV) drying technology (see EnWave Corporation (ENW.V) – an update) for the production of cannabis materials in the European Union (except Portugal).