US regulators balk at billion-dollar takeover of Ports America

Two U.S. Federal Maritime commissioners concerned about foreign ownership of American supply chains want federal officials to conduct a “full and thorough review” of the proposed purchase of Ports America by a Canadian pension fund.

In a letter sent last week to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, FMC Commissioners Carl Bentzel and Louis Sola warned that the proposed acquisition by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) could run counter to U.S. economic interests.

“CPP...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/us-regulators-balk-at-billion-dollar-takeover-of-ports-america

Congress escalates probe into Yellow’s $700M COVID loan

Congress is stepping up its scrutiny of Yellow Corp. (NASDAQ: YELL) and its $700 million CARES Act relief loan following reports alleging the company may have been ineligible for the funds and then misused them.

In letters sent on Thursday to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary Lloyd Austin, Yellow CEO Darren Hawkins and Crowley Logistics, Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, requested documents on whether...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/congress-escalates-probe-into-yellows-700m-covid-loan

Ultralong bond debate highlights US Treasury tensions, Asia is ready to invest more in Central America

Ultralong bond debate highlights US Treasury tensions, Asia is ready to invest more in Central America

Friday 19 March 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.11.5

Commentary: Ultralong bond debate highlights US Treasury tensions

By Amar Reganti in Boston

When Janet Yellen was confirmed as US Treasury secretary, questions inevitably resurfaced as to whether the Treasury should begin issuing a 50-year or even a 100-year ultralong note. The ultralong bond debate is an example of the tension between lowest-cost...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/03/19/ultralong-bond-debate-highlights-us-treasury-tensions-asia-is-ready-to-invest-more-in-central-america/

OMFIF’s most read 2020: Dollar faces years of depreciation, Yellen and dollar diplomacy

OMFIF’s most read 2020: Dollar faces years of depreciation, Yellen and dollar diplomacy

Thursday 31 December 2020 – Vol.11 Ed.53.3

The year’s top stories: Dollar faces years of depreciation

By Rajeev de Mello in Singapore

Factors that contributed to the dollar’s rally since its 2011 lows have started to reverse. However, it remains sensitive to global risk sentiment. Several factors will drive a multi-year depreciation in the greenback, but not all the time.
(First published: 18/08/2020)

Read the ful...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/12/31/omfifs-most-read-2020-dollar-faces-years-of-depreciation-yellen-and-dollar-diplomacy/

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