According to Chinese policy sources, Beijing plans on keeping its inflation target at 3% in 2020, in contrast to speculation that it might raise the bar to give room for extra economic stimulus. The inflation target, which will later this… Read More ›
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Crude prices surge following U.S. air strike on Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani and Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis in Iraq
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 ›
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 ›
US Airline Employees Demand More As Industry Set For A 10th Year Of Profits
There is a rising demand among airline employees in the United States – ranging from pilots to catering workers, for higher wages and better benefits, as the entire industry in the country is set to record the tenth consecutive year… Read More ›
Ukraine to purchase second consignment of U.S. Javelin anti-tank missile system
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry disclosed, Kyiv will be purchasing a second consignment of U.S. Javelin anti-tank missiles and launch units. Following Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, the United States has emerged as one of Kiev’s strongest supporters. An outbreak of… Read More ›