Markets today: U.S. curve steepens as traders bet on Trump return

Markets today: U.S. curve steepens as traders bet on Trump return

BNN Bloomberg’s Paul Bagnell looks at how North American markets are shaping up for the trading day. (Bloomberg) — U.S. stock futures rose and longer-maturity bonds retreated as investors ratcheted up wagers that Donald Trump would win the presidential election after an assassination attempt.The U.S. 30-year yield rose above the two-year for the first time … Read more

Income tax-biggest revenue category; corporate tax now behind even GST: Anand Rathi report

Income tax-biggest revenue category; corporate tax now behind even GST: Anand Rathi report

New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Personal income tax has become the largest revenue category for the Indian government, surpassing both corporate tax and GST, according to the Anand Rathi report. While GST, corporate tax, and personal income tax each now account for nearly 30 per cent of gross tax collection, their trajectories have varied … Read more

Here’s What a Trump Win in November Would Mean for the Tax Burden on Corporations

Here’s What a Trump Win in November Would Mean for the Tax Burden on Corporations

July 9, 2024 at 9:00 PM Aces/SplashNews.com / Aces/SplashNews.com The 2024 presidential election is top of mind and, if you are a shareholder in a company, you might be paying more attention to Donald Trump’s campaign in the upcoming months. Not only will you cast your vote for the next president of the United States … Read more

AICPA Comments on Proposed Regs on Excise Tax on Repurchase of Corporate Stock

AICPA Comments on Proposed Regs on Excise Tax on Repurchase of Corporate Stock

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has submitted comments to the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on the excise tax on repurchase of corporate stock proposed regulations, which address the application of the new excise tax on repurchases of corporate stock under section 4501. Section 4501(a) was enacted as part … Read more

Focus on advancing growth amid discussions on tax reform

Focus on advancing growth amid discussions on tax reform

As we find ourselves in a crucial period of economic transition, with positive but slowing growth, we are facing some critical policy decisions with major impacts on consumers, the retail industry and the broader economy. National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz recently highlighted that, much like in 2017, we are in a phase of waiting … Read more

UK economy rebounds faster than expected

UK economy rebounds faster than expected

The EURGBP cross remains on the defensive around 0.8425 during the early European session on Thursday, trading with mild losses after the monthly UK Gross Domestic Product data. The UK economy grew more than expected in May after stagnating in April, with the GDP expanding at 0.4% MoM. This figure beat market expectations of 0.2% … Read more

France must keep bond markets on side or face Truss-style meltdown

France must keep bond markets on side or face Truss-style meltdown

French politicians need to listen to bond markets – and keep them on side – or face a potentially catastrophic ‘Liz Truss scenario’, the CEO of a leading independent financial advisory and fintech has warned. The stark warning from Nigel Green of deVere Group comes as the political chaos in France is driving the gap between French … Read more

WTI sticks to modest intraday gains, just below $82

WTI sticks to modest intraday gains, just below $82

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices are building on the overnight recovery from the $80.00 level, or a two-week low and gaining follow-through positive traction during Asian trading on Thursday. The uptick is supported by a combination of factors and lifts the commodity to a multi-day peak, around $82.00 in the last hour. The … Read more

Montana’s housing crisis is a warning for older homeowners across the country

Montana's housing crisis is a warning for older homeowners across the country

Economy Montana’s housing crisis is a warning for older homeowners across the country Eliza Relman 2024-07-10T09:56:03Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Icon The letter F. Facebook Email icon An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an email. Email Twitter icon A stylized bird with an open mouth, tweeting. Twitter LinkedIn … Read more

Project 2025 Tax Overhaul Blueprint: What You Need to Know

Project 2025 Tax Overhaul Blueprint: What You Need to Know

If you’ve been on social media or tuned into the news lately, you may have heard about Project 2025, a controversial policy blueprint developed by the Heritage Foundation. A 900-page mandate from the conservative think tank is getting attention for its eyebrow-raising proposals. The legal organization, Democracy Forward has described Project 2025 as “among the most … Read more