Asian shares, dollar becalmed awaiting trade news
Asian share markets were left in limbo on Wednesday as optimism over the U.S.-Mexico trade deal was quickly replaced by caution ahead of a looming deadline on tariffs with China.
Britain’s O2 allows customers to choose smartphone pay back terms
Britain’s O2 said it will allow customers to choose how much they pay upfront for a smartphone and how they spread the payments of the balance, targeting subscribers who want more control over their mobile contracts.
Exclusive: Mexico-U.S. deal includes Mexican auto export cap – sources
The proposed U.S.-Mexico trade deal would allow President Donald Trump to impose punitive “national security” tariffs of up to 25 percent on imports of Mexican-made cars, sport utility vehicles and auto parts above certain volumes, auto executives and …
Canadian NAFTA negotiator says ‘encouraged’ by U.S.-Mexico progress
Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Tuesday she was “encouraged” by progress made by the United States and Mexico towards a new North American Free Trade Agreement.
U.S. Congress skeptical of Trump’s Mexico trade deal
President Donald Trump’s trade deal with Mexico could struggle to win approval from Congress unless Canada comes on board, lawmakers from both parties said on Tuesday, saying support from Democrats would be needed to pass a purely bilateral deal.
Papa John’s founder accuses CEO’s team of misconduct: letter
Papa John’s International Inc founder John Schnatter, who is trying to regain control of the pizza chain after resigning as chairman in July, accused Chief Executive Officer Steve Ritchie’s “inner circle” of sexual misconduct, an allegation the compan…
Wall Street ekes out gains as Canada takes trade spotlight
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq edged up to record closing highs for the third consecutive session as investors struggled over whether to take profits following a rally on positive developments in trade disputes which have vexed the markets.
U.S. banking regulator kicks off low-income lending rules rewrite
A federal regulator said on Tuesday it is seeking input on rewriting decades-old rules aimed at encouraging bank lending in low-income communities.
Ex-CEO sues Barnes & Noble over ouster linked to alleged harassment
Barnes & Noble Inc was sued on Tuesday by a former chief executive officer who said the largest U.S. bookstore chain falsely accused him of violating its sexual harassment policy before firing him after 14 months on the job.
Mexico auto group AMIA says will work to include Canada in NAFTA
Mexico’s auto association AMIA said on Tuesday it would keep participating in the renegotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to integrate Canada and try to maintain regional integration and competitiveness in the sector.
