Asian markets mirror optimism on Wall Street
U.S. stocks climbed with other markets on Monday as worries about trade tensions between the United States and the rest of the world took a back seat.
Stocks rise amid brighter Brexit outlook, trade tensions
Global shares were mostly higher Monday after a weekend of relative quiet in the escalating trade standoff between the U.S. and China.
US-China trade war elevates the risks to the global economy
The world's two biggest economies fired the opening shots Friday in a trade war that could have wide-ranging consequences for consumers, workers, companies, investors and political leaders.
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___ US-China trade war elevates the risks to the global economy WASHINGTON (AP) — The trade war that has erupted between the U.S. and China carries a major risk of escalation that could weaken investment, depress spending, unsettle financial markets and slow the global economy.
US stocks snap higher despite escalating US-China trade tiff
The major U.S. stock indexes were mostly higher in early trading Friday following a solid jobs report, keeping the market on track for a weekly gain after two weeks of losses.
Texas gas stations to pay back customers for Hurricane Harvey price-gouging
In total, the gas stations, most of which are located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, will repay $166,592.
US-China trade battle kicks off; markets take it in stride
President Donald Trump says tariffs will go into effect against China.
World markets subdued as US, China exchange tariff blows
Asian markets erased early losses, bouncing back Friday back as investors responded with calm to increased U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports that took effect midnight Washington time.
Asian stocks lower on impending trade war
U.S. stocks are up broadly in early trading Thursday, turning major indexes higher for the week as markets reopen following the Independence Day holiday.
Aramco massive IPO now appears highly unlikely: report
The much-touted initial public offering (IPO) of Saudi Arabia's giant state-owned oil company Aramco has stalled and, according to government officials and people familiar with the matter, will probably never take place, The Wall Street Journal said Thursday.
Oil slides following US inventory update
Oil slips after U.S. EIA report on oil inventories.
Global stocks rise as investors watch trade tensions
Asian markets tumbled Thursday as China reiterated its determination to protect its interests in a rancorous trade dispute with Washington.
Asia counts down to US-China tariffs; markets mixed
Asian shares were mostly lower on Wednesday after U.S. stocks succumbed to a sell-off in the final minutes of trading, snapping a three-day winning streak.
Asian shares track Wall St decline as China-US tariffs loom
U.S. stocks veered lower in afternoon trading Tuesday as losses in technology companies and banks outweighed gains elsewhere.
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___ Why they fight: US and China brawl over high technology WASHINGTON (AP) — To understand why the United States and China stand on the brink of a trade war, consider the near-death experience of American Superconductor Corp.
Markets Right Now: Stocks closing lower on Wall Street
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Energy companies lead US stocks mostly higher in early trade
The major U.S. stock indexes were mostly higher in early trading Tuesday, led by gains in energy companies as the price of U.S. crude oil jumped above $75 a barrel.
Glencore gets US subpoena on compliance with money-laundering laws
The Swiss-based commodities trader and miner said its subsidiary had received a U.S. Department of Justice subpoena requesting documents and records on compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and U.S. money-laundering statutes.
World stocks rise as Germany settles government jitters
Asian markets were mixed on Tuesday as back-and-forth exchanges over possible higher U.S. tariffs for the auto sector deepened concerns that a trade war is brewing.
Iran issues oil warning as UAE says production can rise
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is warning that regional oil supply could be jeopardized if the Unite States manages to get its allies to stop buying Tehran's oil.















