On Friday, oil prices jumped by more than $1 following a U.S. air strike at the Baghdad International Airport which resulted in the death of a key Iranian and Iraqi military personnel. Brent crude futures LCOc1 was up by 1.86%… Read More ›
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China temporarily blocks Shanghai-London Stock Connect scheme over political tensions
According to five sources, China has temporarily blocked the planned cross-border listings between the London and Shanghai stock exchanges due to political tensions with Britain. The suspension of the Shanghai-London Stock Connect scheme has cast a shadow over the future… Read More ›
Singapore posts decade-low growth midst U.S.-China trade war
On Thursday, preliminary data shows, in 2019 Singapore’s economy grew at its slowest pace in a decade; its manufacturing sector also saw a contraction. Fourth quarter data however is expected to show a modest recovery. The U.S.-China trade war has… Read More ›
Drugmakers modestly hike U.S. drug prices
Drugmakers, including Gilead Sciences Inc, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co, and Biogen Inc have hiked their U.S. list prices on more than 50 drugs, according to data analyzed by 3 Axis Advisors, a healthcare research firm. On Tuesday, there were media reports… Read More ›
Mustang Mach-E First Edition electric SUV fully booked: Ford Motor Co
In a statement, the second biggest U.S. carmaker Ford Motor Co stated, reservations were full for its high-end Mustang Mach-E First Edition electric sport utility vehicle. The automaker had unveiled its electric Mustang crossover on November 17, and had begun… Read More ›
Turkish Airlines and Boeing hammer out compensation deal
On Tuesday, in a statement the Turkish Airlines and Boeing stated, they have come to an agreement on the compensation that will be paid to the former as a result of losses incurred by it due to the grounding and… Read More ›
Lockheed Martin meets 2019 delivery target
Lockheed Martin Corp stated, it has reached its 2019 target of delivering 131 F-35 fighter jets to the United States and its allies, marking an increase of 47% as compared to the last year. Lockheed Martin Corp, the world’s largest… Read More ›
Tiffany, Mercedes are among luxury brands adding restaurants to their stores in China
The love for food of Chinese customers is being tapped into by high-end retailers in China to boost sale of luxury goods. Cafes and restaurants to their shops have been added by a host of vendors offering everything from jewellery… Read More ›
Industry Body CII Expects Gradual Recovery In 2020 Of Slowing Indian Economy
The Indian economy, that was considered to be the fastest growing major economy not long ago, saw a dismal performance in 2019. The real estate, automobile, construction sectors and overall consumption demand have been the worst hit. The economy is… Read More ›
Record High For Consumer Spending On Ethical Purchases In UK
The total annual value of ethical purchasing in the United Kingdom has reached record levels, according to a new report, which is now at £41bn. The reported noted that the amount was for products in purchased in the food, drinks,… Read More ›