Month: November 2019

Elizabeth Warren Loses Momentum in 2020 Race After Rise – Bloomberg

Elizabeth Warren’s steady rise in the polls has shifted into reverse as attacks from her Democratic rivals over her Medicare for All plan take a toll.
— Read on www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-11-26/elizabeth-warren-loses-momentum-in-2020-race-after-steady-rise

New cabinet must make the best of an uncertain economic outlook: Don Pittis

As Canada’s federal Liberals buckle down to their new term, markets hint that stimulus by central banks has helped reverse the worst of the global economic slide. But the OECD says more help is needed.
— Read on www.msn.com/en-ca/money/topstories/new-cabinet-must-make-the-best-of-an-uncertain-economic-outlook-don-pittis/ar-BBXhlZH

Mike Bloomberg’s presidential platform and industries it will affect

While Bloomberg has yet to deliver the full details of his platform, his 12-year run as mayor as well as active philanthropy in political causes provide good clues.
— Read on www.cnbc.com/2019/11/24/mike-bloombergs-presidential-platform-and-industries-it-will-affect.html

Trudeau’s cabinet picks seem designed to project stability, seriousness | CBC News

Everything about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s new cabinet lineup seems calculated to present an image of continuity and experience – and to cope with the government’s electoral failures in the West.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/politics/justin-trudeau-cabinet-alberta-saskatchewan-1.5366626

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg files paperwork to run for U.S. president – Reuters

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg filed paperwork on Thursday with the Federal Election Commission to run for U.S. president as a Democrat, the latest sign that the former New York City Mayor is joining the crowded nominating contest.
— Read on www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-elections-bloomberg/billionaire-michael-bloomberg-files-paperwork-to-run-for-u-s-president-idUSKBN1XV2AC

Trudeau Leans on Freeland, Morneau in Second-Term Cabinet Revamp – Bloomberg

Justin Trudeau gave a vote of confidence to his two most effective ministers to oversee the thorniest issues facing his government as he starts a second term in power after last month’s bruising election.
— Read on www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-11-20/trudeau-leans-on-freeland-morneau-in-second-term-cabinet-revamp

Billionaire wealth is ‘obscene’: Labour party slams super-rich

The U.K.’s opposition Labour party has taken aim at the country’s billionaires, saying that the super-rich and big corporations have bankrolled the ruling Conservative Party in return for tax breaks.
— Read on www.cnbc.com/2019/11/19/billionaire-wealth-is-obscene-labour-party-slams-super-rich.html