Toyota, Fiat Chrysler U.S. auto sales fall in March
Toyota Motor Corp reported a 3.5 percent fall in U.S. sales in March, hurt by declining demand for its Corolla sedans and Camry vehicles.
Exclusive: China’s huge Airbus order padded by old or incomplete deals – sources
A landmark order from China for 300 Airbus jets signed during a state visit last week was bolstered by repeat announcements of dozens of existing deals and advance approval for deals that have yet to be struck, two people familiar with the matter said….
Top House Democrat cites labor, enforcement concerns on new NAFTA
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Tuesday lawmakers could not take up the replacement for the North American Free Trade Agreement unless Mexico passes legislation protecting workers’ rights.
World shares hit six-month high, oil chases $70 a barrel
Global markets’ fast start to the year continued on Tuesday as world shares inched to a six-month high, Brent oil neared $70 a barrel for the first time since November and the dollar showed renewed signs of strength.
U.S. core capital goods orders dip in February, shipments flat
New orders for key U.S.-made capital goods slipped in February and shipments were unchanged, but data for January was revised slightly higher, which could support views that the manufacturing sector was stabilizing.
Exclusive: Airbus China order padded by old or incomplete deals – sources
A landmark order from China for 300 Airbus jets signed during a state visit last week was bolstered by repeat announcements of dozens of existing deals and advance approval for deals that are not yet completed, two people familiar with the matter said….
Ford would take ‘long, hard look’ at UK operations after any no-deal Brexit
Ford would have to take a “long, hard look” at its British operations, which include two engine factories, if Britain leaves the European Union without a deal, the U.S. carmaker said on Tuesday.
Shell sees rise in Nigeria oil spills in 2018
Royal Dutch Shell last year experienced a sharp rise in the number of oil spills caused by pipeline theft in Nigeria, which the company said were the result of larger output and higher oil prices.
Air Canada removes Boeing’s 737 MAX from schedule until July
Air Canada said on Tuesday it has removed Boeing Co’s 737 MAX planes from flight schedules until July 1, citing uncertainty about when the aircraft would be allowed to return to service.
Vodafone expects mid-year EU approval on Liberty Global deal
Vodafone still expects to secure EU antitrust approval for its $22 billion purchase of Liberty Global’s assets in Germany and eastern Europe by the middle of the year, it said on Tuesday.
