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European Commission released VAT Gap Frequently asked questions
September 27th, 2018
The European Commission has published a Fact Sheet with Frequently asked questions about the VAT Gap, that refers to the overall difference between the expected VAT revenue and the amount actually collected. VAT Gap: Frequently asked questions What is VAT? ...
Euro short-squeeze stage set as currency tests three-month high
September 27th, 2018
Euro bears are holding tight, setting the common currency up for a potential short squeeze that could turbocharge a burgeoning rally. Hedge funds and other large speculators have been adding to their euro short positions, according to the latest ...
The regions with the highest employment rate in European Union
September 21st, 2018
Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, has published interesting figures in relation to the regional employment in the European Union. In accordance the statement issued, the latest figures on regional employment in the European Union (EU) show ...
France introduces new ICO framework to become Europe’s ICO hub
September 20th, 2018
The French authorities have accepted the legal ICO framework drafted in early 2018. The framework is an important part of a push to turn the country into an ICO hub. Recently, Belgian think tank Bruegel released a report calling ...
EU to step up legal battle with Britain over import scam
September 20th, 2018
The European Commission is expected to step up a legal battle on Wednesday against Britain to recover 2.7 billion euros ($3.2 billion) in lost revenues due to an import scam, two European officials told Reuters on Tuesday. Commission officials ...
Euro to US Dollar exchange rate tests weekly highs
September 20th, 2018
Despite a lack of particularly impressive Eurozone data this week, the Euro to US Dollar (EUR/USD) exchange rate has advanced over half a cent this week and could climb further if investors continue to sell safe haven currencies. EUR/USD ...
British pound slips from six-week highs before EU summit
September 19th, 2018
The British pound pulled back from six-week highs on Tuesday as traders booked profits and investors struck a more cautious note about progress towards a Brexit deal ahead of a European Union summit this week. Sterling has rallied around ...
European stocks keep steady; The pan-European STOXX 600 rose 0.1 percent
September 18th, 2018
The pan-European STOXX 600 reversed early losses to rise 0.1 percent at the close, while Germany’s DAX, home to large exporters and carmakers, was down 0.2 percent. Wall Street opened slightly lower but the dip did not change the ...
Early Traders Review: The Euro and Yen up against the Dollar; Asian Stocks fell
September 17th, 2018
Asian stocks fell with emerging-market currencies after the latest U.S. move to place a further tranche of tariffs on Chinese goods and amid signs some central banks are struggling to stabilize their currencies. The dollar maintained gains. Shares in ...
Positions, problems and prospects of EU ‘digital tax’ proposal
September 14th, 2018
Explained: The EU ‘Digital Tax’ Scramble EU finance ministers met last weekend for the fourth time this year to agree on a tax levy targeting large digital multinationals such as Apple, Facebook and Google – yet the political battle ...
