There’s been significant progress on the two stories that have hindered markets this year. As Phil Dobbie discusses with NAB’s Rodrigo Catril it looks like the US’s 1st March deadline for increased tariffs on Chinese imports will be pushed back. Presidents Trump and Xi could well be meeting soon for a ‘signing ceremony’ at Mar-a-Lago. The other significant development is with Brexit, with the Labour party now appearing to back a Peoples Vote. If it gets enough backing in parliament the UK could get to choose again whether they want to stay in the EU or not. Plus, how one tweet from Trump sends oil prices cascading.
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Top 40 Business Tips #21: Go for Referral Business
Why do companies go after cold leads rather than warm referrals? Perhaps its because they simply haven’t asked their customers for help.
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Top 40 Business Tips #5: Limit Risk
There are all sorts of risk for a business – technology, human error, crime or just a CEO who is out of control.
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A positive outlook, apart from the downturn
Equity markets pushed higher in the US on Friday. NAB’s Tapas Strickland says strong corporate earnings have helped, and a belief that the Fed will not be moving much further on rate hikes – even though Fed speakers are keen to suggest otherwise.
