- Nov 10, 2016
Victory for Donald Trump - Are we surprised?
The disenfranchised have spoken again! The results…. Despite polls favouring Hilary Clinton by a narrow margin, Donald Trump will be the 45th President of the United States winning the electoral college vote (see figure below). The Republican Party will have a majority in both the House and Senate as well as the presidency, the first time in 10 years. If the Republicans can reach agreement among themselves, there will be a wonderful opportunity to address key issues in the U
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- Jun 28, 2016
Brexit – Shooting yourself in the foot
June 23rd, 2016 voters in the UK surprised financial markets by voting to leave the EU. The final result was 51.9% Leave to 48.1% Remain. Adding to the shock was the resignation announcement from Prime Minister David Cameron effective in October. Where does the UK go from here? The decision to leave the EU will now lead to a 2-year period of negotiations with the EU and finding a new Prime Minster that can develop a course of action with the split from the EU. Economic Impa
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