Aptiv’s self-driving Lyfts at CES take erratic Las Vegas traffic in stride

One of the reasons automakers are pursuing self-driving cars is that, while they’ll initially be too expensive for individuals to buy, ride-hailing services (aka mobility) offer the technology the chance to mature in a way that’s financially viable. Aptiv, a tier one supplier of autonomous technology, is working hard to make sure its system is […]

Trump’s erratic trade policies are already undermining a key driver of economic prosperity

REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Many of the economists and investors who feared Donald Trump’s harsh trade promises during the presidential campaign have taken umbrage at some of the administration’s lack of follow-through on the divisive issue.  The president did abandon the long-negotiated Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement between 12 Pacific Rim nations, a move seen as deep blow to America’s global leadership, […]

India blames erratic rating agencies for keeping it below China

India’s Economic Survey has questioned the complex methodology employed by global rating agencies, while assigning sovereign ratings to countries. Read more “Rating agencies have inconsistent standards,” said Arvind Subramanian, chief economic adviser at India’s Finance Ministry, commenting on the fact India has not been given an upgrade despite improving growth and fundamentals. According to the […]