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Two Chinese megacities lift home purchase curbs to attract buyers

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Two Chinese megacities lift home purchase curbs to attract buyers

Two Chinese provincial capitals, Hangzhou and Xian, have lifted all home purchase restrictions to attract buyers and support their struggling real estate markets. The last property boom in many Chinese cities ended around 2020-2021 due to the pandemic and strict borrowing requirements imposed by regulators. Authorities have been implementing measures to bolster the sector, but many policies have had limited impact. Hangzhou saw a 1.0% increase in new home prices in March, the slowest pace in nearly six years, while new home sales slumped 75% year-on-year in April. The move by Hangzhou and Xian to remove purchase restrictions was described as symbolic and unlikely to significantly boost demand. Analysts believe that prices need to fall further before the property market can see a sustainable rebound in demand.

‘Wealth tax could send billionaires from India to Dubai, impractical’: economist

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‘Wealth tax could send billionaires from India to Dubai, impractical’: economist

Gautam Sen cautioned against the implementation of a wealth tax in India, warning that it could lead to wealthy individuals relocating their businesses to tax-friendly destinations like Dubai.

U.S. Corporate Taxes Likely to Rise to Tame Deficit, Buffett Says

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U.S. Corporate Taxes Likely to Rise to Tame Deficit, Buffett Says

Warren Buffett predicts that U.S. taxes are likely to rise as lawmakers aim to reduce the federal deficit.

From arming teachers to corporate tax breaks: Tennessee’s new, extreme laws

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From arming teachers to corporate tax breaks: Tennessee’s new, extreme laws

Tennessee’s Republican-dominated legislature passed conservative laws this year, including allowing teachers to arm themselves in class. Other bills included providing government-funded vouchers to private schools, tax breaks to corporations, civil penalties for aiding minors with abortion, and restricting library materials. The state also passed a bill allowing public school teachers and staff to carry guns.

$100 million-plus tax hike on oil company Hilcorp added to carbon storage bill

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$100 million-plus tax hike on oil company Hilcorp added to carbon storage bill

Hilcorp would pay over 0 million more in state taxes per year under a provision added by Alaska lawmakers to a carbon sequestration bill.

Wealth concentration leads to wealth extraction

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Wealth concentration leads to wealth extraction

– Collateral lending has become the norm in a loosely regulated banking environment in the world today.
– Extreme wealth inequality is a significant issue globally.
– Risk aversion by the wealthy and the depletion of entrepreneurs’ equity through unproductive debt can compromise the real economy.
– Wealth concentration and extreme inequality can suffocate the real economy and transfer existing wealth from the many to the few.

Panama’s Mulino wins presidency with support from convicted former leader

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Panama’s Mulino wins presidency with support from convicted former leader

Jose Raul Mulino won the presidential election in Panama, replacing his former boss Ricardo Martinelli on the ballot. Mulino’s pro-investment and pro-business government plans to prioritize unity and addressing economic issues. He faces the challenge of mending social divisions and restoring faith in the government. Mulino plans to focus on infrastructure investment, higher minimum wage, and job creation. The new government will also need to address issues like corruption, public debt, and the closure of a major copper mine. Mulino will take office on July 1 for a five-year term.

Hard right wants more EU power to reflect likely election gains

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Hard right wants more EU power to reflect likely election gains

French right-wing lawmaker Jean-Paul Garraud expects nationalist and eurosceptic parties to gain influence in the upcoming EU assembly election. Polls predict radical right parties will increase their seats across the EU, including France, Germany, and Italy. Garraud anticipates far-right parties could have positions in committees or even hold key roles in the European Parliament, allowing them to influence policies related to green initiatives, free trade, and immigration. The rise of radical right parties is fueled by a growing gap between mainstream parties and distrustful voters, as well as concerns over issues such as the cost of living, illegal migration, and changing geopolitical dynamics. Critics warn that the influence of the hard right could weaken Europe and potentially lead to closer ties with China and Russia.

Manitowoc letter-writer calls for supporting Corporate Tax Dodging Prevention Act

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Manitowoc letter-writer calls for supporting Corporate Tax Dodging Prevention Act

The text is a letter to the editor of the Herald Times Reporter advocating for support of the Corporate Tax Dodging Prevention Act introduced by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky. The act aims to close loopholes and ensure large profitable corporations pay their fair share in taxes, raising over .3 trillion over 10 years for investment in working families and communities.