Talks end with China warning trade benefits at risk if U.S. imposes tariffs
BEIJING (Reuters) – China warned the United States on Sunday that any agreements reached on trade and business between the…
U.S. commerce secretary to press China to buy as allies seethe over tariffs
BEIJING (Reuters) – U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross arrived in Beijing on Saturday aiming to secure more Chinese purchases of…
Tech leads Wall Street’s advance after strong jobs data
(Reuters) – Wall Street stocks rose on Friday after the latest monthly jobs report pointed to strength in the U.S.…
U.S. job growth seen picking up, wage growth likely moderate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. job growth likely accelerated in May as warmer weather boosted hiring at construction sites, but wage…
China vows to protect its interests from ‘reckless’ U.S. trade threats
BEIJING (Reuters) – China lashed out on Wednesday at renewed threats from the White House on trade, warning that it…
Exclusive: Mexico central bank ready for election, could support peso-Diaz de Leon
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s central bank is prepared for different scenarios resulting from the country’s July 1 presidential vote,…
U.S. to continue trade actions against China: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States said on Tuesday that it will continue pursuing action on trade with China, days…
China’s Premier Li says China and Germany uphold free trade
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Premier Li Keqiang said on Thursday China has always supported a unified and prosperous Europe and…
U.S., China putting trade war on hold, Treasury’s Mnuchin says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. trade war with China is “on hold” after the world’s largest economies agreed to drop…
EU could compensate firms hit by U.S. sanctions over Iran: French minister
PARIS (Reuters) – France is looking to see if the European Union could compensate European companies that might be facing…
China agrees to import more from U.S., no sign of $200 billion figure
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China has agreed to significantly increase its purchases of U.S. goods and services, the two countries said…
China agrees to import more from U.S, no sign of $200 billion number
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China has agreed to take measures to boost imports from the United States to reduce America’s trade…
U.S. labor market tightening; mid-Atlantic factory activity picks up
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New applications for U.S. jobless benefits increased more than expected last week, but the number of Americans…
Government borrowing costs rise as oil heads back to the 80s
LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar took a breather at a five-month high on Thursday, though government borrowing costs continued to…
Turkey’s lira slides after Erdogan says wants greater economic control
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s lira slid to a record low and bond yields briefly touched their highest in at least…
Turkey’s Erdogan plans to take greater control of economy: Bloomberg
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s Tayyip Erdogan said he plans to take greater control of the economy after presidential elections next…
Soft China April investment, retail sales suggest economy losing steam
BEIJING (Reuters) – China reported weaker-than-expected investment and retail sales in April and a drop in home sales, clouding its…
China says will work with U.S. for positive outcome in trade talks
BEIJING (Reuters) – China said on Monday it is willing to work with the United States for a positive outcome…
Brexit seen threatening UK links in EU supply chain
SHIPLEY, England (Reuters) – Mandy Ridyard knew Brexit was going to be a challenge for her aviation components firm, but…
Take Five: World markets themes for the week ahead
LONDON (Reuters) – Following are five big themes likely to dominate the thinking of investors and traders in the coming…
Asia stocks struggle with rising yields; oil stays high
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian stocks dipped on Monday as investors braced for a bevy of earnings from the world’s largest…
World Bank says shareholders endorse capital increase
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The World Bank said on Saturday its shareholders had endorsed a $13 billion paid-in capital increase, a…
Wall Street falls on investor nerves about interest rates, tech
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Wall Street’s three major indexes declined on Friday as investors worried about a jump in U.S.…
A U.S. recession ahead? Fed policymakers say not to worry
CHICAGO/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – As the gap between short- and long-term borrowing costs hovers near its lowest in more than…
U.S., Mexico and Canada hasten NAFTA talks as elections loom: Pena Nieto
LIMA/MEXICO (Reuters) – The United States, Mexico and Canada will expedite NAFTA talks in a push to reach a deal…
German interior minister rejects union’s six percent wage demand
BERLIN (Reuters) – German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said on Saturday he would press for “reasonable results” in the next…
Fed’s Evans says he’s optimistic on inflation, wants rate hikes
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Charles Evans, one of the Fed’s most dovish policymakers, said Saturday that…
U.S. nonfarm payrolls post largest gain in one-and-a-half years
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. job growth surged in February, recording its biggest increase in more than 1-1/2 years, but a…