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___ Stuck in trade war, US and China face uncertain path to deal WASHINGTON (AP) — As the trade war between the world's two largest economies nears the end of its first week, its most unsettling fact may be this: No one seems to foresee any clear path to peace.
Markets Right Now: S&P 500 has highest close since February
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World markets rise despite Brexit troubles in Britain
Asian markets were mostly higher on Tuesday as overnight gains on Wall Street and the lack of bad news surrounding U.S.-China tariffs boosted sentiment.
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___ How China could hurt US once it ran out of imports to tax BEIJING (AP) — In his trade war with China, President Donald Trump wields one seeming advantage: The United States could ultimately slap tariffs on more than $500 billion in imported Chinese goods.
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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