Trump wants Japan to build more cars in the U.S. Trump wants Japan to build more cars in the U.S.:President Trump delivered a rebuke to Japan Inc. on Monday. “Try building your cars in the United States instead of shipping them over. Is that possible to ask? That’s not rude. […]
In South Korea anxiety over US alliance as Trump makes state visit In South Korea anxiety over US alliance as Trump makes state visit: Worries that Washington may resort to unilateral military action on the Korean Peninsula are generating angst in Asia’s fourth-largest economy, according to analysts. South Korean media […]
U.S. investors target buyback stocks in bet on Trump tax plan U.S. investors target buyback stocks in bet on Trump tax plan: Fund managers from Columbia Threadneedle Investments, Hodges Capital, and SSI Investment Management are among those that are adding to or holding on to their shares of those of […]
Some NAFTA talks to get early Nov. 15 start in Mexico Some NAFTA talks to get early Nov. 15 start in Mexico: The fifth round of NAFTA negotiations is due to be held between Nov. 17 -21 in Mexico City. However, some groups from the three nations will begin meeting […]
EU to discuss tax havens blacklist after Paradise Papers leaks EU to discuss tax havens blacklist after Paradise Papers leaks: European Union states will on Tuesday bring forward a discussion on plans for a tax havens’ blacklists after newly leaked documents revealed investments by wealthy individuals and institutions around the […]
U.S. commerce chief says he is likely to divest Russia-linked shipping stake U.S. commerce chief says he is likely to divest Russia-linked shipping stake: U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said on Monday he probably would not keep his holdings in a shipping company with business ties to Russian President Vladimir […]
Fox held talks to sell most of company to Disney Fox held talks to sell most of company to Disney: Fox’s shares jumped 9.9 percent to close at $27.45 on Nasdaq, and Disney shares climbed 2.0 percent to $100.64 on the New York Stock Exchange. The discussions reflect a view […]
GOP tax bill gets modest changes GOP tax bill gets modest changes: House Republicans on Monday again rejected President Trump’s push to use their tax bill to repeal a critical piece of the Affordable Care Act, instead making only modest changes to their legislation as they attempt to move it […]
Asia shares stumble from decade high oil hits two-year top on Saudi purge Asia shares stumble from decade high oil hits two-year top on Saudi purge: Asian shares stepped away from recent decade highs on Monday while the U.S. dollar staged a broad-based rally and oil jumped to a more […]
Oil hits highest levels since 2015 amid tightening markets Oil hits highest levels since 2015 amid tightening markets: Brent futures LCOc1, the international benchmark for oil prices, hit $62.44 per barrel early on Monday, their highest level since July 2015. Brent was at $62.27 per barrel at 0230 GMT, up […]
