Friday's Stock Market Open: US Equities Open Higher On Renewed Hopes For China Trade Deal
U.S. stock indexes are mixed on Friday despite renewed optimism about China-U.S. trade talks and comments from Chinese President Xi Jinping that he wants the deal done.
Thursday's Stock Market Close: US Equities Finish Lower On Worries Over China Trade, Ramifications Of Hong Kong Bill
Stocks fell modestly lower, in tandem with foreign indexes, over worries about the timing of a trade deal between the U.S. and China.
Turkish Economy Brightening, President Erdogan Seeks More Investment
Investment in Turkey has fallen since a failed military coup in 2016.
First Sitting Israeli Prime Minister Indicted: Netanyahu Charged With Bribery, Fraud, Breach Of Trust
Netanyahu's indictment creates more turmoil in a country that has failed to pick a leader in two elections this year.
Trump May Sign Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Bill, Despite Chinese Opposition Potentially Derailing Trade Talks
President Trump may sign a bill in support of Hong Kong protesters as trade negotions with China drag on.
Thursday's Stock Market Noon: US Equities Remain Under Pressure On China Trade Worries, Passage Of Hong Kong Bill
U.S. stocks remain under pressure following some conflicting developments with China.
Australia’s Second Biggest Bank Westpac Hit With Money Laundering Charges, Including Enabling Payments By Child Exploiters
Westpac is being accused of failing to report and monitor suspicious payments and transactions over several years, including payments made by child sex offenders.
Wednesday's Stock Market Close: Stocks Fall On Lack Of Progress On China Trade Deal, Fed Hints No New Rate Cuts
U.S. stock indexes fell across the board as a trade deal with China is unlikely to occur until next year and the Fed hinted no rate cuts on the horizon.
Labour’s Party Plans To Nationalize Telecoms, Provide Free Broadband Derided And Mocked
A plan by Labour to offer free broadband to all Britons has been widely criticized.
Wednesday's Stock Market Open: US, Global Stocks Falling On Rising US - China Tensions
U.S. stocks trading lower over growing fears that a Senate bill supporting Hong Kong protesters may stall trade deal with China.
Tuesday's Stock Market Close: US Equities Mixed On Disappointing Retail Earnings, Offsetting Strong Housing Data
Stocks finished narrowly mixed as lack of movement on a China trade deal and weak results from major retailers offset some strong housing data.
Is EasyJet Just Greenwashing? Budget Carrier Pledging To Offset Emissions
Budget carrier also planning to get into the holiday package business to boost bottom line.
Boeing Wins Orders For Its Troubled 737 Max Aircraft At Dubai Air Show
Although its 737 Max aircraft remains grounded by authorities due to safety fears, Boeing has nonetheless received contracts to sell the model at Dubai Air Show.
Tuesday's Stock Market Open: US Equities Higher On Strong Housing Data
U.S. stocks pared early gains as the market digested some disappointing retail earnings, despite some strong housing data.
Monday's Stock Market Close: US Equities Finish Flat As Traders Seek Signs Of Progress On New China Trade Deal
Traders await any sign of progress on a China trade deal; Mark Mobius sees Dow reaching the 30,000 mark.
Airbus Scores $30 Billion In Orders At Dubai Air Show, While Boeing Ponders Fate of 737 MAX
Airbus gained $30 billion in orders from two Middle East airlines, but will cease production of new A380s in 2021.
Recession Fears Growing In Europe And US As Germany Narrowly Avoids Q3 Contraction
Although Europe’s Biggest Economy Germany Avoided Slipping Into A Recession In The Third Quarter Its Indicators Suggest An Overall Stagnation.
Sri Lanka Elects Controversial Ex-Defense Secretary Accused Of War Crimes As President
Gotabaya Rajapaksa, The New President Of Sri Lanka, Was Accused Of Committing War Crimes During His Tenure As Defense Secretary.
Monday's Stock Market Noon: US Equities Remain Mixed As Trump Meets With Fed Chief Powell
Major stocks indexes were mixed Monday after last week’s surge to record highs on hopes for China trade pact.
Friday's Stock Market Close: Dow Breaches 28,000 Threshold On Big Rally Fueled By US-China Trade Hopes
Major indexes soared to record highs on hopes that China-U.S. trade deal is imminent while Nancy Pelosi expressed hope about new trade deal with Mexico and Canada.
Australia Bushfires: Too Early To Estimate Losses From Latest Climate Change Disaster, Warnings Of Catastrophic Danger
Observer fears losses and damage from the bushfire may match or exceed the losses from the devastating Black Saturday fire of 2009.
Pelosi Says House Close To USMCA Deal, But US, Canada Have Yet To Ratify
Nancy Pelosi said a deal on ratifying the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is imminent, but others worry House is already boffed down with other pressing matters, including impeachment.
Hong Kong's Economy Contracts For Second Straight Quarter, Signaling Recession As Anti-Government Street Protests Continue
Government officials blame ongoing street protests for a weakening economy.
Friday's Stock Market Open: US Equities Mixed, While Hong Kong Enters Recession, Kudlow Offers Hope For China Trade Deal
U.S. equity markets rebound into record territory after optimistic comments by economic adviser Larry Kudlow on expected completion China trade deal.
Thursday's Stock Market Close: US Equities Finish Flat, Up From Mid-Day Lows, As Cisco Disappoints
Nasdaq was weighed down by poor forecast from Cisco while traders worried over lack of U.S.-China trade deal.
Hong Kong Protests Update: US Senate Prepares To Fast-Track Hong Kong Bill As Demonstrations Escalate
U.S. Senate supports pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong as local officials close schools to protect staff and students from ongoing violence.
China-US Trade War: Beijing Demands Tariff Rollback As Part Of New Trade Deal
China’s Ministry of Commerce has requested the U.S. roll back tariffs on Chinese exports as a precondition to finalizing a new trade deal.
Who is Priti Patel? Could Priti Patel become Britain’s first Asian PM?
Patel has outraged many Labour politicians and constituents over the years with some of her statements and policies on such issues as Brexit and Israel.
Bolivia Crisis: Can Second-Tier Opposition Politician Jeanine Áñez Quell Political Protests As Election Results Questioned?
Bolivia remains locked in a political crisis following a disputed election.
One Year After Bangladesh Factory Collapse, Many Survivors Jobless, Wounded, Awaiting Full Compensation
The majority of survivors remain unemployed or unfit to work, while financial aid from the government has been slow in coming.