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How the US-China trade war may be good for Beijing

9/29/2018, 6:13:48 PM
The opening salvos of the trade war between the US and China were deafening, and while the battle is far from over, a rift between the countries may be beneficial to Beijing in the long term, experts say. ✔ Donald Trump's trade war is all about containing rampant China Thus the trade war could force China to build a more vertically integrated supply chain within the country, said Damien Ma, an economist and associate director at the Paulson Institute, a think tank


China v USA: October summit could be CANCELLED as trade war tensions soar

9/29/2018, 10:32:06 AM
TENSIONS between the USA and China are set to worsen amid fears a high-level security meeting may be scrapped in the wake of an escalating trade war. ✔ The Beijing-based diplomatic source said: There is a lot of uncertainty because of the turbulence in the relationship ✔ The US Embassy in Beijing declined to comment, as did the US State Department ✔ We don't want them to meddle or interfere in our upcoming election ✔ China has dismissed Mr Trump’s claims of electoral interference


Food firms hit by China's slowdown

9/29/2018, 3:14:31 PM
undefined ✔ The stock price of Nongshim Holdings, the holding firm of Nongshim, also dropped by 18 percent to 82,000 won from 99,900 won during the same period ✔ Companies should discover alternative markets and make efforts to improve their marketing strategies, while preemptively coping with risks in Korea and in other countries, a KITA researcher said


China's 7m Golden Week shoppers head to Japan, Thailand and Korea

9/29/2018, 4:23:23 AM
US plunges in popularity, reflecting Beijing's relations with Washington ✔ Japan was hit by two big disasters this month: Typhoon Jebi temporarily shut down Kansai International Airport in Osaka, and a massive earthquake cut power across Hokkaido ✔ Chinese media reported on these events, and Japanese businesses that rely on Chinese holidaymakers grew concerned ✔ Try 3 months for $9 Offer ends September 30th


China warns US it will not be 'blackmailed' on trade

9/29/2018, 4:20:43 AM
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi says the US-China is at critical point after escalating punitive tariffs ✔ He said China rather seeks a path of peaceful development ✔ He described instead a symbiotic commercial relationship in which the US companies have a comparative advantage in technology and work in partnership with Chinese firms to help them access China’s growing market


MORGAN STANLEY: A 'blue sweep' could pressure key parts of the stock market — here's how to protect your portfolio

9/29/2018, 12:58:11 PM
BI PRIME: Several polls that show the rising odds of Democrats recapturing a Senate majority in the midterm elections. Morgan Stanley's policy strategists but have some recommendations for investors who want to hedge what would be an unexpected result. ✔ However, given the high probability of acquittal in the Senate, there will likely be little to no lasting market impact ✔ Should the majority in Congress change, Democrats could make bigger pushes for more price controls on prescription drugs, and enact more regulations on telecoms and healthcare companies, Zezas said ✔ To read the full article, simply click here to claim your deal and get access to all exclusive Business Insider PRIME content


Stock Pickers Struggle to Beat Index Funds Once Again

9/29/2018, 11:09:48 AM
This year was supposed to be stock pickers’ big comeback, but so far, that hasn’t happened. ✔ The past year has been a time when letting winners run has been rewarded, said Todd Rosenbluth, director of exchange-traded fund and mutual-fund research at New York research firm CFRA ✔ There’s more of a fee war taking place among passive funds, said Mr.  Rosenbluth


Tariffs could be worth it if Chinese were forced to stop stealing U.S. technology

9/29/2018, 1:15:12 PM
President Donald Trump should tell China that he’ll withdraw the tariffs if the Chinese agree to stop stealing U.S. technology, writes Martin Feldstein. ✔ This would include the Chinese policy of requiring U.S. firms to transfer technology to Chinese partners as a condition of doing business in China, as well as the Chinese practice of taking technology directly from U.S. firms through cyber espionage and other illegal methods


'Turbulence' in ties threatens U.S.-China security meeting

9/29/2018, 8:53:09 AM
A key diplomatic and security meeting between China and the United States next m... ✔ REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz The PLA is fed up over the Taiwan issue ✔ The U.S. Embassy in Beijing declined to comment, as did the U.S. State Department ✔ Can you really resolve it if you stop speaking to each other ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles


Can A White Guy From Montana Make A Case To Be The Next President?

9/29/2018, 2:59:35 PM
Democrats might need a straight white man from the middle of the country, like Steve Bullock, to win the 2020 election. But do they want one? ✔ Earlier this summer, he signed an executive order requiring all recipients of government contracts to disclose political spending; he features prominently in a dark money documentary, made by his high school classmate, currently making the indie circuit rounds


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