Skip to main content

Trade War - SERIES 347 {10 articles}

Why the China Trade War Could Crash the Stock Market

11/14/2018, 2:56:08 PM
Economic interdependence can hurt both sides. ✔ This article first appeared in Data Sheet, Fortune’s daily newsletter on the top tech news ✔ Monday night brought a glimmer of hope, as the Wall Street Journal reported that Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin had resumed discussions with China’s top negotiator Liu He about a possible U.S.-China trade deal


U.S. farmers scramble to contain trade-war damage, find new markets

11/14/2018, 12:17:41 PM
Clouds crowded the Illinois sky as Nick Harre walked away from his combine at th... ✔ But as soybean prices plummeted in August, and Trump threatened to hit China with more tariffs, Aistrope dropped his chores and jumped on a plane to China for a trade mission arranged by the U.S. Grains Council, a industry group financed in part with taxpayer money


ECB bond-buying finale on track as growth set to bounce back:...

11/14/2018, 12:23:22 PM
Euro zone growth will bounce back to a faster yet still modest pace this quarter... ✔ Average annual inflation is expected to be below the ECB’s 2 percent target ceiling until 2021 at the earliest, suggesting weak price pressures will not shift the central bank at this stage ✔ (For other stories from the Reuters global long-term economic outlook polls package see) ($1 = 0.8875 euros) Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles


American executives are becoming China sceptics

11/14/2018, 2:22:56 PM
undefined ✔ In an America that has rarely been more divided, one area of solid bipartisan consensus remains on the need to do something about the threat China poses to the US-led global order ✔ and have advocated for productive relations in the past, are among those now arguing for confrontation


White House to consider China sanctions bill in response to human rights violations

11/14/2018, 2:46:50 PM
US politicians are expected to introduce legislation Wednesday urging the White House to consider sanctions against Chinese officials responsible for the ongoing crackdown against Muslim minorities, and halt the sale of US technology potentially used by China for surveillance. ✔ Gait recognition is part of a major push to develop artificial-intelligence and data-driven surveillance across ChinaCredit:AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein The bill will also call for the FBI to take action against Chinese government efforts to intimidate or threaten Uighurs living in the US


Wednesday Morning Briefing

11/14/2018, 2:33:53 PM
White House hit with staff upheavals, House Democrat to probe census citizenship... ✔ World Britain's Prime Minister, Theresa May, leaves 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain November 14, 2018.REUTERS/Henry Nicholls Prime Minister Theresa May will try to convince senior ministers to accept a draft European Union divorce deal that opponents say threatens both her government and the unity of the United Kingdom


The oil price swings dramatically

11/14/2018, 2:55:45 PM
Blame the turmoil on American policy ✔ Its shale companies are pumping out oil at a phenomenal rate ✔ Then there is the possibility that Mr Trump could reverse coursestriking a trade deal with China, for instance, or tightening restrictions on Iran once more ✔ On November 12th Mr Trump took to Twitter to call on OPEC to refrain from cutting production


The big October rout has taken its toll on Australia's fund managers

11/14/2018, 1:06:08 PM
Shares are getting cheaper, attracting some to wade back in to chase bargains. But are we in for yet more pain? ✔ Patchy results For local fund managers, it was a competition for who could outperform the benchmark index ✔ But when markets are nervous, they tend to focus on the negative and there has been plenty of that - most of which has provided by the banking industry with the damaging revelations in the royal commission, which will likely lead to more restrictive regulations for the ASX-listed heavyweights


The ‘Uber of Trucks’ Isn’t Cruising to a Profit

11/14/2018, 12:13:58 PM
Profits are elusive and truckers are frustrated at China’s Manbang, the trucking app backed by Google and SoftBank. ✔ China's Uber-type service is aimed at making the country’s trucking industry more efficient ✔ App makers could charge membership or transaction fees for the convenience, which would add up to a lot of money ✔ Competitors have charged in, with as many as 200 firms battling at one point, Manbang says


Analysis | The Finance 202: Kudlow-Navarro spat reveals ongoing White House split over China

11/14/2018, 1:36:19 PM
Trump and Xi meet in Buenos Aires at end of this month. ✔ The broadside on Twitter escalated a spat that began Friday when Trump took umbrage at Macron’s call in a radio interview for a ‘true European army’ so that the continent can defend itself without relying on the United States ✔ THE FUNNIES From The Post's Tom Toles: BULL SESSION Here's what Crystal City commuters, residents think of Amazon coming to Virginia: Pokémon grandpa's 15-phone rig may catch 'em all: Video of young refugees seeing snow for the first time gets a retweet from Trudeau:


>>> Open This Series
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Trade War - SERIES 257 {18 articles}

The Midwest economy is about to get pummeled again 10/17/2018, 9:44:57 AM Manufacturing jobs growth has already stalled, and the trade war will make it worse. ✔ The Rust Belt is full of households and communities who ignored decades-old trends ✔ The main players, Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton, spoke easily about the evils of trade, wholly misrepresenting facts ✔ And, in an underappreciated farewell speech, President Obama made it quite plain ✔ We Want to Hear from You Join the conversation Comment Apple Suppliers ‘Cautious’ About Orders For iPhone XR, Flagship Models 10/17/2018, 9:04:06 AM Apple’s Taiwan-based suppliers remain cautious about orders for the new iPhones because of the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China. ✔ Industry sources disclosed to Digitimes Tuesday that Apple’s iPhone suppliers in Taiwan have opted to remain cautious about unit orders from the Cupertino giant even though the iPhone XR is scheduled to launch in the second ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Fashion - SERIES 423 {19 articles}

Black Friday 2018: When is Black Friday? Where can I get the best fashion deals? 11/12/2018, 6:18:56 PM BLACK Friday 2018 will be the biggest shopping day of the year, so be sure to make a note of the date in your diary. Here we reveal where to get the best fashion deals. ✔ Black Friday 2018 is the perfect time for you to grab a load of bargains in time for Christmas ✔ Failing that you could just treat yourself to some new winer clothes ✔ The sale event began in the US, but has quickly turned into a massive phenomenon in the UK ✔ Black Friday 2018: It has become a big phenomenon in the UK (Pic: GETTY) 3 Red Carpet Fashion At The People's Choice Awards 11/12/2018, 5:20:21 PM Here's how attendees dressed at the revamped show. ✔ Victoria Beckham Scarlett Johansson Danai Gurira Mila Kunis Susan Kelechi Watson Shay Mitchell Rita Ora Harry Shum Jr ✔ and Shelby Rabara ...
Post a Comment
Read more

War Countries - SERIES 65 {33 articles}

Donald Trump, South Korea’s Moon Jae-in talk North Korea denuclearization 9/4/2018, 7:00:31 PM President Trump spoke Tuesday with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, with the two leaders discussing the ongoing effort to denuclearize North Korea, the White House said. ✔ He promised to update the president after the meeting, the White House said ✔ After early signs of progress, including North Korea returning the remains of 55 U.S. soldiers killed in the Korean War, progress stalled ✔ Both sides look to the other to make the next move ✔ Last month, Mr. Trump cancelled a planned visit by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Pyongyang for continue talks Spain halts major missile sale to Saudi Arabia over Yemen fears 9/4/2018, 6:36:51 PM Laser-guided missile transfer to Saudi Arabia stopped amid increasing concerns for slain Yemeni civilians. ✔ It sets an incredibly important precedent across Europe and to the governments who are continuing to arm and support this brutal bombardme...
Post a Comment
Read more

Travel - SERIES 103 {33 articles}

One year after Hurricane Irma, Florida's travel industry recovers 9/7/2018, 9:47:48 AM One year after Hurricane Irma hit the USA, Florida recovers. Hotels are re-opening and airlift is increasing. ✔ The resort has two new restaurants and an expanded adults-only area ✔ Attractions re-open All 10 Keys state parks are open for day use as restoration efforts continue ✔ When it debuts in late fall, this center will showcase the Keys’ four national wildlife refuges with exhibits and a nature bookstore operated by the Florida Keys Wildlife Society Booking flights? Cheapest website to compare prices on isn't the one you'd think 9/7/2018, 9:31:25 AM THE cheapest website for comparing flights has been revealed, and it might not be one that you’d normally use. Which? looked at the leading comparison websites and searched for 10 different flight … ✔ also surveyed people about 12 flight comparison sites that they would recommend to others ✔ For those heading off to the lik...
Post a Comment
Read more

Fashion - SERIES 105 {28 articles}

London Fashion Week drops fur from runway 9/7/2018, 11:41:49 AM London Fashion Week will drop fur from its runway this season, after organizers confirmed that no designers are planning to use the material at this month's event. ✔ The BFC survey results reflect a cultural change based on ideals and choices made by designer businesses, international brands as well as consumer sentiment, the organization said in a statement ✔ The decisions were also encouraged by the stance of multi-brand stores who are moving away from selling fur, the statement added New York Fashion Week models flash bare bums in underwear is outerwear trend 9/7/2018, 8:21:57 AM NEW York Fashion Week is back with a bang – and this year’s style is more eye-popping than ever. Take a look at Discount Universe's collection from Day 1. ✔ GETTY SHEER DELIGHT: Many of the garment incorporated see-through fabric A Cinderella-like ballgown was given a sexy makeover by Discount Universe ✔ They attend the s...
Post a Comment
Read more