Industrials

Japan's Kobe Steel reports wider fudging of metals data

The Japanese government is urging steelmaker Kobe Steel to clarify the extent of manipulation of data on steel, aluminum and other metals used in a wide range of products, reportedly including rockets, aircraft and cars.

Japan's Kobe Steel reports wider fudging of metals data

The Japanese government is urging steelmaker Kobe Steel to clarify the extent of manipulation of data on steel, aluminum and other metals used in a wide range of products, reportedly including rockets, aircraft and cars.

Trump, Trudeau meet at the White House amid new NAFTA talks

President Donald Trump remained non-committal about the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement on Wednesday as he welcomed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the White House amid simmering disputes over trade between the two North American neighbors.

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___ Fed debated mystery of persistently low inflation WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials at their September meeting struggled to come to terms with persistently low inflation.