Key Economic News to Watch This Week: Dec 10
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The US fiscal cliff seems to be the biggest source of market anxiety these days and uncertainty over the matter remains as high as ever. In fact, ongoing negotiations are unlikely to bear fruit if Democrats and Republicans refuse to compromise and agree on raising the tax rate for wealthy Americans.
Monday, December 10
The US fiscal cliff seems to be the biggest source of market anxiety these days and uncertainty over the matter remains as high as ever. In fact, ongoing negotiations are unlikely to bear fruit if Democrats and Republicans refuse to compromise and agree on raising the tax rate for wealthy Americans.
Monday, December 10
José Manuel Barroso, president of the European Commission, and Herman van Rompuy, president of the European Council, visit Oslo for the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony. The European Union receives the 2012 award for advancing for over six decades the causes of peace, reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe.
World Human Rights Day honours the 63rd anniversary of the UN General Assembly’s adoption of the UN declaration on human rights and is marked by political and cultural events across the globe.
The French Institute of International Relations holds a World Policy Conference in Cannes to discuss global economic governance, the futures of the European Union, Middle East and Africa.
Tuesday, December 11
The European Parliament votes on a new proposal to introduce a long-awaited unified European patent as well as the establishment of an EU patent court.
Wednesday, December 12
The European Commission presents an Action Plan on European company law and corporate governance, outlining the initiatives the commission intends to take in order to modernise European rules.
OPEC meets in Vienna to set new production quotas.
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin delivers his state-of-the-nation address in Moscow, a key political event that will highlight Putin’s goals for the economy and address calls for political reforms.
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Thursday, December 13
The European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund chair a joint conference on fiscal governance.
Saturday, December 15
The Fukushima Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Safety takes place in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. Organised by the IAEA, the conference will contribute to strengthening nuclear safety worldwide.
Related Story: Fukushima Fallout: Does Nuclear Energy Still Have A Future?
