Daily Overview of Global Markets & the SEE Region (Friday, 3 May, 2019)

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Daily Overview of Global Markets & the SEE Region (Friday, 3 May, 2019)

HIGHLIGHTS

WORLD ECONOMIC & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS

GLOBAL MARKETS:   Asian bourses stayed within tight ranges today amid thin holiday trade while investors await the release of the April’s  US employment situation report (12:30GMT).  China and Japan remained closed today for public holidays and will re-open on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. In FX markets, the DXY index retained a firm tone, supported by the Fed Chair’s...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/03/daily-overview-of-global-markets-the-see-region-friday-3-may-2019/

UK cancels Brexit ferry contracts

The UK Department for Transport is cancelling contracts with Brittany Ferries and DFDS to provide extra ferry services after Brexit, which could cost the taxpayer more than £50m.

UK transport secretary, Chris Grayling, said the cancelled contracts were part of a £4bn no-deal “insurance policy” the government had put in place.

The government bought £89m worth of capacity from the two firms and some of this capacity might be sold, but millions of pounds could be lost, BBC reported.

The contracts...

https://safety4sea.com/uk-cancels-brexit-ferry-contracts/

Boston civic, business leaders welcome Bermuda delegation

Boston civic, business leaders welcome Bermuda delegation

Boston, Massachusetts, May 2, 2019: Bermuda’s significant contribution as a global financial partner to American cities and communities was recognised by city, state and business leaders who welcomed an island delegation to Boston this week.

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker invited Premier David Burt, Finance Minister Curtis Dickinson and other members of a Bermuda delegation to the landmark State House yesterday, where the group...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/02/boston-civic-business-leaders-welcome-bermuda-delegation/

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