China orders its airlines to suspend use of Boeing 737 Max aircraft: media
China’s aviation regulator has ordered Chinese airlines to suspend their Boeing 737 Max aircraft, media outlet Caijing reported on Monday, following a deadly crash of a 737 MAX 8 operated by Ethiopian Airlines.
Asian shares decline as U.S. jobs data clouds global outlook
Asian shares pulled back on Monday after U.S. employment data raised doubts about the strength of the global economy while investor jitters ahead of crucial Brexit votes in the UK parliament this week weighed on the pound.
Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn seeks permission to attend board meeting on Tuesday: source
Ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn is seeking permission from the Tokyo District Court to attend the automaker’s board meeting on Tuesday, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said on Monday.
Oil rises as OPEC’s output cuts set to continue, U.S. drilling activity slumps
Oil prices edged up on Monday after Saudi oil minister Khalid al-Falih said an end to OPEC-led supply cuts was unlikely before June, while a report showed U.S. drilling activity fell for a third straight week.
Brexit fallout on UK finance intensifies: think tank
More than 275 financial firms are moving a combined $1.2 trillion in assets and funds and thousands of staff from Britain to the European Union in readiness for Brexit at a cost of up to $4 billion, a report from a think tank said on Monday.
Tycoon Tapie goes on trial in long-running French business saga
The tycoon at the center of a decades-old French legal battle that has dragged politicians and business leaders in its wake goes on trial on Monday accused of fraud.
Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn seeks permission to attend board meeting on Tuesday: Yomiuri
Ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn is seeking permission from the Tokyo District Court to attend the company’s board meeting on Tuesday, Yomiuri newspaper reported on Monday.
Powell: Fed not in ‘any hurry’ to change rates amid global risks – tv
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said on Sunday the U.S. central bank does “not feel any hurry” to change the level of interest rates again as it watches how a slowing global economy affects local conditions in the United States.
SoftBank’s Son finds more love for early-stage investing, new fund planned
SoftBank Group Corp has expanded its appetite for early-stage startups, with a venture capital unit set to launch its biggest fund for early investments as it opens new offices in Asia.
BOE tells some UK lenders to triple amount of liquid assets before Brexit: FT
The Bank of England has told some UK lenders to triple the amount of easy-to-sell assets they hold to help them weather any no-deal Brexit crisis, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the situation.
