Are we out of the woods?

Are we out of the woods?

By Naeem Aslam As traders and investors pay close attention to the two most important economic events that have unfolded, stock futures in the US and Europe are sitting on solid gains, aiming to finish the week in positive territory. It’s not overstated to suggest that traders have shifted their perspective on the economic situation, … Read more

Stark County businessman: Congress must save this tax cut for my small business

Stark County businessman: Congress must save this tax cut for my small business

Tim Maloney  |  Special to the Canton RepositoryThese are bad times for small businesses.We’re getting hit from every angle — inflation, over-regulation, worker shortages, you name it. But the situation could soon get even worse.Congress and the White House may let one of the most important small business tax cuts in American history expire, hitting … Read more

Tax defaults in India skyrocket by 1000% over last 10 years, litigations double: Report

Tax defaults in India skyrocket by 1000% over last 10 years, litigations double: Report

ByHT News Desk Aug 04, 2024 07:56 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Corporate taxes formed a large bulk of the defaults, adding up to ₹3.97 lakh crore and capital gains tax and transfer pricing defaults was ₹4.81 lakh crore. Tax defaults in India have skyrocketed by 1000% in the last ten years and litigation … Read more

Senate rejects legislation that would expand child tax credit and restore business tax breaks

Senate rejects legislation that would expand child tax credit and restore business tax breaks

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill to expand the child tax credit and restore some tax breaks for businesses failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday as Republicans largely opposed the measure, arguing they would be in position to get a better deal next year. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., dared Republicans to vote against … Read more

Budget 2024: All eyes are now on the Finance Minister. From IT changes to corporate tax tweak, here are key things | Mint

Budget 2024: All eyes are now on the Finance Minister. From IT changes to corporate tax tweak, here are key things | Mint

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will unveil the Union Budget for the financial year 2024-25 at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. This critical document will outline the government’s revenue and expenditure plans, influencing economic growth and stability across the nation. Understanding the budget’s implications for individuals and businesses alike is essential for informed financial decision-making.Also Read | … Read more

Tourist investments and risks

Tourist investments and risks

A lot of investment has been undertaken for touristic development ranging from hotels to quality places of entertainment and even more important addressing the upgrading of staff, food and service. Previous years with the tourist arrivals have been increasing by approximately 8% p.a. and this, coupled with the planning relaxation given by the then Government, … Read more

Trump pushes for lowering corporate tax rate to 15%

Trump pushes for lowering corporate tax rate to 15%

Trump pushes for lowering corporate tax rate to 15% – CBS News Watch CBS News Former President Donald Trump revealed more about his policy vision in an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek conducted in June and released this week. Trump said he wants to lower the corporate tax rate to 15% if he returns to the … Read more

‘Economic nationalism’ at the RNC clashes with Trump’s pitch to donors

‘Economic nationalism’ at the RNC clashes with Trump’s pitch to donors

MILWAUKEE — Former president Donald Trump is trying to present a more worker-friendly vision of the Republican Party at this week’s convention, but he has continued to make clear in private that he views himself as the best choice for billionaires and big business, according to donors who have attended fundraising events.Even as Trump leans … Read more

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

Trump, ’s ear stirs more uncertainty

Trump, ’s ear stirs more uncertainty

There is a lot to digest from the shocking assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump over the weekend, with US politics, which was already very divided, now marred with violence, said Rabobank’s senior FX strategist Jane Foley. “Market pricing can only respond in a binary manner and, for the markets, the complexities of the … Read more