Asian markets a reluctant spectator to U.S. political theater
Asian stocks were subdued on Monday as investors fretted that political instability in the United States was leaving the country rudderless at a time when the global economy was showing signs of faltering.
Oil eases on oversupply concerns ahead of holiday
Oil prices dipped on Monday ahead of the Christmas holiday break, adding to last week’s steep losses on concerns about a global oversupply.
Asia cautious amid U.S. political uncertainty
Asian stocks started in subdued fashion on Monday as investors fretted that political instability in the United States was leaving the country rudderless at a time when the global economy was showing signs of faltering.
Index futures little changed ahead of holiday-shortened week
U.S. equity index futures were little changed late on Sunday as electronic trading resumed to kick off a holiday-shortened week following reports over the weekend that President Donald Trump has privately discussed firing the head of the U.S. Federal R…
Top Trump official calls bankers, will convene ‘Plunge Protection Team’
U.S. President Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary called top U.S. bankers on Sunday amid an ongoing rout on Wall Street and made plans to convene a group of officials known as the “Plunge Protection Team.”
S&P futures open lower to kick off holiday-shortened week
U.S. equity index futures dropped late Sunday as electronic trading resumed to kick off a holiday-shortened week following reports over the weekend that President Donald Trump has privately discussed firing the head of the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Trump advisers have discussed arranging meeting with Fed’s Powell: WSJ
The advisers of President Donald Trump have discussed in recent days arranging a meeting between him and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell in the coming weeks, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing a source.
Treasury Secretary convenes calls with top U.S. bankers
The U.S. Treasury Secretary said on Sunday he had held a series of phone conversations with top American bankers in what appeared to be a bid to ease nerves in financial markets.
Australia’s MYOB recommends KKR’s lower buyout offer
MYOB Group Ltd said on Monday it would recommend U.S. private equity giant KKR & Co’s buyout offer for the Australian accounting software maker.
Elon Musk says Tesla to pay customers for missed tax credits
Tesla Inc chief executive Elon Musk said the electric car company will reimburse customers if delays to car deliveries cause them to miss out on a significant tax credit.
