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Oil dips as prospects dim for U.S.-China trade deal Oil prices dipped on Wednesday as prospects for a trade deal between Washington and Beijing dimmed, weighing on the outlook for the global economy and energy demand. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the two countries were close to finalizing a trade deal but […]

Trump threatens to renew trade attack on China U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to renew trade attack on China after he called the nation “cheaters”. “No one has manipulated or taken advantage of the United States more since China’s entrance into the World Trade Organization.” Trump said on Tuesday night at the Economic Club […]

The EU Commission planned to propose new rules on bank capital within the European Union by June, according to the EU finance commissioner. The idea is to introduce a reform that was globally agreed on two years ago. The new rules named Basel III, which was also agreed with the United States, tells that an […]

LONDON-European bonds plummeted on Tuesday on expectations that US President Donald Trump will yet again hold his decision on whether to implement tariffs on European autos. This dampened investors’ appetite regarding government debt. Trump is expected to give key note discussion regarding US trade policy at the Economic Club of New York on Tuesday. In […]

Hong Kong regulator fines UBS $51 million for overcharging clients Swiss Bank UBS was fined HK$400 million ($51.09 million) by Hong Kong’s securities regulator for overcharging around 5,000 clients for the past decade. The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) said in a statement that an investigation revealed that UBS had been overcharging clients […]

China’s auto industry shifts focus to rural car sales China’s auto industry executives met with government officials over the weekend in order to seek ways to promote higher car sales in rural areas, according to sources familiar with the matter. The country’s car manufacturing has been facing pressures of falling sales in the world’s largest […]

Oil prices fell amid resurfacing doubts on trade deal between the US and China, as well as excess supplies affecting the market. The contract climbed 1.3% last week while Brent crude dropped 0.9%, or 55 cents, placing it at $61.96 per barrel. US crude was 47 cents, or 0.8%, at 56.77 per barrel, as it […]

Alibaba Group Holding Inc. reported sales of 158.31 billion yuan ($22.63 billion) for the first nine hours of its annual Singles’ Day shopping festival. The sales were 25%, or 126.72 billion yuan higher than the previous year. The annual Singles’ Day is likened to the United States’ Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, and has […]

“I’d like to make a deal, but it’s got to be the right deal.” This is what U.S. President Donald Trump said in light of the ongoing negotiations between his country and China to seal a trade deal and eventually end the trade disputes between the two powerhouse countries. “The trade talks with China are […]

Despite constitutional power, Queen Mother remains mum about Brexit While Queen Mother had stayed mum about the whole Brexit cacophony, she said yes to PM Johnson’s request to suspend parliament. However, the Queen also adopted the House of Commons’ decision to not go further unless a deal be reached. What this means, as a head […]