Credit Suisse announces $1 billion 2020 share buyback program
Credit Suisse said on Friday it expects to buy back at least 1 billion Swiss francs ($1.03 billion) worth of shares until the end of 2020, subject to market and economic conditions, after completing a similar program last year.
U.S. farmers see another bleak year despite Phase 1 trade deal
Across snow-covered North Dakota, U.S. farmers are stuck with fields full of weather-damaged corn – a crop they planted after the U.S.-China trade war killed their soybean market. Many don’t know yet what crops they’ll plant next season among a host of…
Exclusive: China to stick with inflation target of around 3% in 2020 – sources
China has decided to keep its inflation target unchanged this year at around 3%, sources say, suggesting policymakers will continue to roll out economic stimulus gradually and avoid more aggressive measures.
Dollar slips to nine-week low on safe-haven yen as Mideast tensions flare
The Japanese yen led other safe-haven assets higher on Friday after U.S. air strikes on Baghdad airport killed a senior Iranian military official, stoking tensions in the Middle East and lifting the price of oil.
Security camera shows Ghosn leaving Tokyo home alone before his escape: NHK
A surveillance camera captured former Nissan Motor Co chairman Carlos Ghosn leaving his Tokyo residence alone shortly before his surprise escape from Japan, public broadcaster NHK said on Friday, citing investigative sources.
Tesla cuts price for China-made Model 3 vehicles before delivery
U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc cut the starting price for its China-made Model 3 sedans by 16% to 299,050 yuan ($42,919) after receiving Chinese subsidies for electric vehicles, according to its China website.
Tesla cuts starting price for China-made Model 3 vehicles
U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc on Friday cut the starting price for its China-made Model 3 vehicles to 299,050 yuan ($42,910.85) after receiving Chinese subsidies for electric vehicles, according to its China website.
Asian shares stumble, oil surges after U.S. air strikes in Iraq
Asian shares fell on Friday, erasing early gains, while oil prices spiked after U.S. air strikes in Iraq killed a top Iranian commander, heightening geopolitical tensions.
Brent jumps nearly $3 after U.S. air strike kills Iran, Iraq officials
Brent crude futures jumped nearly $3 on Friday to their highest since September after a U.S. air strike killed key Iranian and Iraqi military personnel, raising concerns that escalating Middle East tensions may disrupt oil supplies.
Dollar stumbles to nine-week low against safe-haven yen as Mideast tensions flare
The Japanese yen led other safe-haven assets higher on Friday after air strikes on Baghdad airport killed a senior Iranian military official, stoking tensions in the Middle East and lifting the price of oil.
