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U.S. lifts 10% tariffs on select Chinese imports
The bulk of the items excluded from the 10% tariffs hike, which will go into effect from September 1, includes household furniture, internet modems, routers and baby items. In a significant development, the Trump Administration has lifted import curbs on… Read More ›
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Chinese Central Bank moves to lower lending prime rates
The move is likely to be part of an economic stimulus measure following a slowdown in the Chinese economy. The move could enflare the rising bad debt, like it has in past instances of fiscal stimulus measures. On Saturday, in… Read More ›
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China’s growth rate of industrial output for July touches 17-year low
On Wednesday, data from China’s National Bureau of Statistics showed that in July the country’s growth in terms of industrial output touched its 17-year low nadir, a pointer to growing cracks in its economy which comes at a time when… Read More ›
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Britain’s Speaker for House of Commons takes firm stand on Brexit
The development adds to the headwinds facing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he rushes to implement Brexit, without a without a deal. Britain’s Speaker for the House of Commons said, he would refuse to allow Prime Minister Boris Johnson… Read More ›
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U.S. federal court sides with American Airlines Group over disruptions by mechanics union
The airline had accused the mechanics union of illegal slowdowns saying these these had materially affected its operations during the peak summer travel season. In a development that significant aides the American Airlines Group Inc, a U.S. federal court has… Read More ›
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China-owned Smithfield Foods Inc launches plant-based meat alternative
Consumers are becoming increasingly environmentally conscious of the health hazzards of intensive animal farming as well as the benefits of adding more plant-based protein to their diet, there is growing trend towards alternative meat products. In a development that underscores… Read More ›
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Oregon join coalition against T-Mobile-Sprint merger
15 U.S. States, headed by the Attorney General of New York and California, have filed a lawsuit against the merger saying it is anti-competitive and will raise costs by more than $4.5 billion annually for residents. In a significant development,… Read More ›
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Thomas Cook holding advanced talks for $180.68 million additional cash injection
The move is aimed at increasing the liquidity during the 2019-2020 winter low cash period. On Monday, Thomas Cook Plc stated, it was holding advanced talks with noteholders for a $180.68 million (150 million) pound cash injection into the company…. Read More ›
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With $875 million BlackRock emerges as single largest shareholder in U.S.-based entertainment company Authentic Brands
BlackRock’s new private equity fund invested made its maiden investment in Authentic Brands and emerged as its single largest investor. In a significant development, BlackRock Inc’s new private equity fund – Long Term Private Capital (LTPC) – has completed its… Read More ›
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Bjorn Rosengren steps down as CEO of Swedish engineering group Sandvik
Bjorn Rosengren will be joining Swiss-Swedish robotics and engineering group ABB Ltd as CEO in February 2020. Swedish engineering group Sandvik stated, its Chief Executive Officer Bjorn Rosengren will be stepping down from 2020; he will be joining Swiss-Swedish robotics… Read More ›
