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China media lauds 'momentous' trade truce but questions linger
AFP, Published on 03/12/2018
» BEIJING: China's state-run media hailed the trade war truce with the United States as "momentous" on Monday but warned of complex negotiations ahead, even as President Donald Trump said Beijing agreed to cut car tariffs.
Ex-British FM Johnson says Brexit deal like 'Titanic'
AFP, Published on 25/11/2018
» BELFAST: Brexiteer Boris Johnson on Saturday lambasted British Prime Minister Theresa May's draft EU divorce deal, calling it a "historic mistake" of Titanic proportions.
IMF cuts global growth forecast to 3.7% for 2018, 2019 as risks rise
AFP, Published on 09/10/2018
» WASHINGTON: An upswing in economic risks due to rising trade tensions and debt levels has prompted the International Monetary Fund to cut its forecast for world growth for this year and next.
Oil price of $65-$75 per barrel would 'suit' Russia: Putin
AFP, Published on 03/10/2018
» MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said an oil price of $65 to $75 per barrel would "suit" Moscow, as crude soared this week to reach the highest level since November 2014.
Microsoft, Amazon, Google join fight to prevent famine
AFP, Published on 24/09/2018
» WASHINGTON: Tech giants Microsoft, Amazon and Google are joining forces with international organizations to help identify and head off famines in developing nations using data analysis and artificial intelligence, a new initiative unveiled Sunday.
US ports fear they will be big losers in trade war
AFP, Published on 23/09/2018
» NEW YORK: America's ports are fearful that they will be big losers as the escalating trade fight between Washington and Beijing bites into business.
Are we there yet? No bottom in sight for China stocks
AFP, Published on 16/09/2018
» SHANGHAI - Shanghai is the world's worst-performing major stock market this year despite respectable corporate earnings, a disconnect which is feeding growing talk that Chinese equities are now a screaming buy.
Trump tariffs will harm US, say business economists
AFP, Published on 20/08/2018
» WASHINGTON: Business economists overwhelmingly worry President Donald Trump's trade wars will harm the US economy, according to a survey released Monday.
China to send negotiator to US for trade talks this month
AFP, Published on 16/08/2018
» BEIJING: China will send a top negotiator to the United States in late August to resume trade talks, the commerce ministry said Thursday, the first public meeting on the subject in weeks as the trade conflict intensifies.
China data shows economic momentum flagging
AFP, Published on 14/08/2018
» BEIJING: The Chinese economy is displaying further signs of weakness, with data Tuesday showing investment slumped to a record low in the first seven months of the year and retail sales slowed.