Election

White House tests corporate corruption firewall

24 Sep 2019

From withholding Ukrainian aid to making money out of lodging visiting dignitaries, the U.S. administration has muddied the waters on acceptable behavior. Companies face tougher enforcement, which helps keep them on the straight and narrow. The gap between the two is widening.

White House hopefuls freeze out key climate allies

5 Sep 2019

Democrats have outlined responses to global warming ranging from a carbon tax to green energy, along with some huge spending plans. But companies and investors are already pushing for change. It’s a mistake to think government has to do all the heavy lifting and foot the bill.

Woke capitalism is a winner in the 2020 campaign

4 Sep 2019

Democratic White House hopefuls blame the U.S. economic system for growing inequality. Their plans target private equity, banks, corporations and the rich. A wealth tax may not be as effective as it looks. But some ideas may start to cut the gap between the haves and have nots.

The Exchange: White House hopeful Tom Steyer

3 Sep 2019

The hedge fund founder has already spent millions to impeach Donald Trump. He’s now trying to replace the U.S. president, joining a crowded Democratic field. The Exchange went to his campaign office to discuss why he is running and what he thinks of businessmen as politicians.

Argentines lose patience with economy and Macri

12 Aug 2019

The president’s populist rival easily won Sunday’s primary vote. Shrinking GDP, 55% inflation and a sliding peso are all Macri has to show for his reform efforts and $44 bln of IMF help. With elections in October, his investor-friendly policies may have run out of time to work.

China is elephant in the room amid 2020 Democrats

27 Jun 2019

White House contenders touted better healthcare access, immigration reform and college aid in their first debates. Donald Trump’s China trade war was briefly discussed. It’s an awkward topic as many agree with the president. The question is if they would continue his legacy.