Global stocks choppy on political sparring, oil climbs
A gauge of global stock markets edged higher in volatile trade on Tuesday as investors waded through a chunk of geopolitical headlines, including threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to shut down the government over a funding fight and signs of a tha…
Dow, S&P 500 end choppy session down slightly
The S&P 500 and Dow ended a volatile session down slightly on Tuesday as investor optimism over China-U.S. trade talks was offset by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to shut down the U.S. government and by political uncertainty in Britain.
S&P 500 rises in choppy session; shutdown threat, trade in focus
Wall Street’s three major indexes turned higher in a volatile session as investors appeared hopeful about China-U.S. trade talks, reversing an earlier slump that coincided with President Donald Trump’s threat to shut down the U.S. government.
U.S. weighs China travel advisory linked to Huawei case: sources
The United States is considering issuing a new warning to U.S. citizens, including executives, traveling to China after Canada arrested a senior Huawei Technologies Co Ltd [HWT.UL] executive at the U.S. government’s request, two sources said on Tuesday…
U.S. voices concern about detention of Canadian in China
The U.S. State Department expressed concern on Tuesday about reports a Canadian citizen has been detained in China following the arrest of Huawei Technologies’ [HWT.UL] chief financial officer in Canada, and it urged Beijing to end arbitrary detentions…
McDonald’s to curb antibiotic use in its beef supply
McDonald’s Corp said on Tuesday it plans to reduce the use of antibiotics in its global beef supply, fueling projections that other restaurants will follow suit.
UK to continue to grant contracts to embattled Interserve: FT
Britain’s government will continue granting contracts to Interserve Plc as the debt-laden outsourcing company battles to avoid a Carillion-style collapse, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.
NJ Transit to decide on Bombardier order worth up to $3.6 billion
New Jersey Transit’s board will decide on Wednesday whether to award the first part of an order for up to 999 cars worth as much as $3.6 billion to Canada-based Bombardier Inc , a copy of the agency’s Dec. 12 agenda shows.
Global stocks lose steam after Trump shutdown threat, oil climbs
A gauge of global stock markets rose in volatile trade on Tuesday following threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to shut down the government over a funding fight, though stocks in Europe advanced on signs of a thaw in the U.S.-China trade battle.
China to cut tariffs on U.S. autos; documentation, timing unclear: official
China has indicated it will cut tariffs on U.S.-made autos and car parts, a Trump administration official said on Tuesday, adding that Washington is still awaiting formal documentation of the reduction and details on timing of the move.
