Dollar hurt by U.S. shutdown fears, Treasury yields at highest since 2014
LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar wallowed near three-year lows on Friday as heightened fears of a U.S. government shutdown unnerved investors, while U.S. Treasury yields continued an upward march to hit their highest levels since September 2014.
Emirates A380 orders allow Airbus to maintain minimum production – COO
PARIS (Reuters) – Airbus Chief Operating Officer Fabrice Bregier said on Friday that Emirates’ latest order for up to 36 A380 aircraft worth $16 billion at list price would allow the European planemaker to maintain a minimum production level of the sup…
Wall Street traders brace for meager paychecks as bonus season approaches
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Some traders at the largest Wall Street banks are about to get big, fat zeroes for bonuses while they watch markets thrive.
Asia stocks rise on China growth, U.S. govt. funding woes dent dollar
TOKYO (Reuters) – Asia stocks shook off losses on Wall Street and edged up to record highs on Friday following China’s announcement of faster-than-expected fourth quarter growth, while worries over a possible U.S. government shutdown weighed on the dol…
Asia stocks set record highs, U.S. government funding woes weigh on dollar
TOKYO (Reuters) – Asia stocks edged up to record highs on Friday, although losses on Wall Street slowed the advance, while worries over a possible U.S. government shutdown weighed on the dollar.
SEC says bitcoin funds raise ‘investor protection issues’
(Reuters) – The U.S. securities regulator on Thursday raised alarm about the safety of bitcoin-themed investments, telling the fund industry they want answers to their concerns before endorsing more than a dozen proposed products based on cryptocurrenc…
South Korean group files complaint against Apple CEO over iPhone slowdown
SEOUL (Reuters) – A South Korean consumer group has filed a criminal complaint against Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook over slower iPhone devices, after probes in Europe into allegations the firm had deliberately shortened the life of its handsets.
Exclusive: U.S. puts HNA deals on ice until it gets ownership info – source
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. government will not approve any investment by HNA Group until the Chinese conglomerate, which has been scrutinized around the world over its ownership structure, provides adequate information on who its shareholders are, …
Asia stocks set record highs, U.S. govt. funding woes weigh on dollar
TOKYO (Reuters) – Asia stocks edged up to record highs on Friday, although losses on Wall Street slowed the advance, while worries over a possible U.S. government shutdown weighed on the dollar.
MetLife, U.S. regulators agree to set aside legal fight
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government and MetLife Inc announced on Thursday they would jointly seek to dismiss an appeal over whether the insurance company should face stricter oversight as a key part of the financial system.
