U.S. tentatively approves Delta-Aeromexico venture
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Transportation Department said on Friday it has tentatively granted antitrust immunity for a planned alliance between Delta Air Lines Inc and Grupo Aeromexico SAB de CV , and proposed that the carriers divest some fligh…
Taco Bell to hire 100,000 as part of U.S. expansion
(Reuters) – Taco Bell Corp, a unit of Yum Brands Inc , said it would increase the number of restaurants in the United States to 9,000 and create 100,000 jobs by the end of 2022, as part of its push to reach $15 billion in sales.
Dutch activists amassing signatures for referendum on EU-Canada trade deal
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Activists in the Netherlands have gathered almost two thirds of the signatures needed to lay the groundwork for a referendum on Europe’s free trade deal with Canada, which they say overly favors the interests of multinational comp…
Mexico ‘modeling’ impact of U.S. election on banks, corporations
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – During a period of market volatility in the weeks before the U.S. election, Mexico has been “modeling” how Nov. 8 vote could impact banks and corporations, Finance Minister Jose Antonio Meade said on Friday.
Atlanta Fed upgrades U.S. fourth-quarter GDP view to 3.1 percent
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. economy is on track to grow at a 3.1 percent annualized pace in the fourth quarter due to expected stronger consumer spending and equipment investments as well as a smaller trade gap, the Atlanta Federal Reserve’s GDP Now …
Exclusive: Deutsche Telekom mulls BT stake sale after Brexit vote – sources
LONDON (Reuters) – Deutsche Telekom is considering selling its 12 percent stake in BT Group , two sources familiar with the matter said, paving the way for it to leave the British telecoms market following Britain’s vote to quit the European Union.
Samsung recalls 2.8 million washing machines in U.S. over injury risk
(Reuters) – Samsung Electronics Co Ltd , already reeling from a global recall of its Note 7 smartphones, said on Friday it would recall about 2.8 million top-load washing machines in the United States following reports of injuries.
Volkswagen gets approval for fix on another 2.6 million cars
FRANKFURT/HAMBURG (Reuters) – Volkswagen has received regulatory approval for technical fixes on more cars in Europe affected by its diesel emissions scandal, it said on Friday, meaning it can now recall another 2.6 million vehicles.
Oil set for sixth straight day of declines
LONDON (Reuters) – Oil futures were on course for their sixth straight day of falls on Friday as signs of tensions resurfaced between Saudi Arabia and Iran that could scupper a key supply cut pact while a surge in U.S. crude inventories and muted deman…
U.S. trade deficit hits one-and-a-half year low on rising exports
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – – The U.S. trade deficit fell to a more than 1-1/2 year low in September amid rising exports, but a slump in imports pointed to slowing domestic demand.
