Economic Indicators

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Britain's Brexit chief has met politicians from both sides of Northern Ireland's political divide in efforts to solve a problem over the Irish border that is frustrating divorce talks between the U.K. and the European Union.

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Leaders of four Balkan nations have met to discuss regional security, economic development and energy and transport connectivity.

Hiring strengthened across a number of sectors in October, including construction, manufacturing and health care, amid strong demand for workers and rising wages.

The prime ministers of France and Vietnam have witnessed the signing of two business deals worth over $10 billion and dozens of other cooperation agreements covering energy, education, health, technology and the environment.

Japan's Cabinet has approved a draft bill that would allow more foreign blue-color workers as the country's fast-aging population faces labor shortages.

The unemployment rate for Americans of Hispanic or Latino ethnicity fell to 4.4 percent in October, the lowest recorded level for this group since 1973.

Alaska could soon face a labor shortage in some of its key industries, state workforce development officials said.

US trade gap grew to $54 billion in September, fourth straight increase.

This report is the last read on the U.S. economy before the hotly contested midterm elections.

Asian shares advanced Friday after President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping spoke by phone and the Chinese state media reported progress in resolving trade tensions between their two countries.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan is preparing to meet with China's President Xi Jinping amid growing concerns over Pakistan's growing fiscal crisis and its ability to repay Chinese loans.

Stocks end the week on a volatile note.

The final U.S. jobs report before Tuesday's midterm elections is expected to show that employers are still hiring at a healthy pace.

Vietnamese President Nguyen Phu Trong (WEN FUH CHONG) has submitted a Pacific Rim trade pact to the National Assembly for approval.

Facing a blizzard of trade complaints, China is throwing an "open for business" import fair hosted by President Xi Jinping to rebrand itself as a welcoming market and positive global force.

President Xi Jinping has promised tax cuts and other help to Chinese entrepreneurs in a renewed effort to revive growth in the country's cooling, state-dominated economy.

Hope and anxiety hang over Asia — and north Asia in particular — ahead of Tuesday's U.S. midterm election.