Global stocks gain on trade, Brexit optimism, dollar slides
A gauge of global equity markets hit a fresh five-month high on Friday on investor optimism over U.S.-Chinese trade talks and hopes a new Brexit vote next week will prove successful, but the dollar headed to its biggest weekly loss since early December…
Exclusive: Some lessors prepare to end aircraft lease deals with Jet – sources
Some lessors of India’s Jet Airways have begun terminating lease deals over unpaid dues and are preparing to move the leased planes abroad, escalating a crisis for the carrier, five sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
Ford aims to cut 5,000 jobs in Germany: spokesman
U.S. automaker Ford is aiming to cut 5,000 jobs in Germany as it seeks to return to profit in Europe, a spokesman said on Friday.
U.S. seeks input on GM petition to deploy cars without steering wheels
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday it was seeking public comment on General Motors’ 15-month-old petition seeking approval to deploy a limited number vehicles on U.S. roads without steering wheels or other human control…
Marriott evaluates investor Jonathan Litt’s nomination for board seat
Marriott International Inc said on Friday it was evaluating activist investor Jonathan Litt’s nomination for a seat on the hotel chain’s board.
Deja vu: UBS tax case dredges up Swiss bank nightmares
A Swiss court will decide within weeks whether UBS must hand over historical client data to French tax authorities, a ruling that could open the door to fresh financial claims against Switzerland’s banks.
U.S. job openings increase by 102,000 in January
U.S. job openings in January increased in January, led by vacancies at wholesalers, real estate and information sectors, suggesting that a near-stall in hiring in February was probably in part because of a shortage of qualified workers.
Austria’s Signa, RFR Holding buy New York’s Chrysler Building
Austrian real estate company Signa Holding and New York-based real estate developer RFR Holding LLC have acquired Manhattan’s iconic Chrysler Building, Signa said https://bit.ly/2F2xeJG on Friday.
Russia’s Aeroflot will cancel Boeing 737 Max order if safety issue not solved: CEO
Russia’s national flag carrier Aeroflot will cancel its order of 20 Boeing 737 Max planes unless Boeing is able to guarantee the plane’s safety after Sunday’s deadly crash in Ethiopia by November, Aeroflot CEO Vitaly Savelyev said on Friday.
Take Five: Shall we try again? World markets themes for the week ahead
Following are five big themes likely to dominate thinking of investors and traders in the coming week and the Reuters stories related to them.
