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UK PM Johnson to tell Trump to de-escalate trade tensions

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would be telling President Donald Trump at this weekend's G7 summit to pull back from a trade war which is already destabilising economic growth around the world.



6 years ago

Here are three estate planning lessons from Jeffrey Epstein's will

The wealthy financier's last will and testament, dated Aug. 8, indicates he held more than $577 million in assets. Attorneys predict a lengthy legal battle will follow.

6 years ago

There's a game-changing way for people with disabilities to save. Few are using it

ABLE accounts offer those with disabilities and their families a way to save without jeopardizing critical government benefits. Yet, only a fraction of those eligible have one.

6 years ago

The investing mistakes you want to avoid as the market sinks — and what to do instead

Today's up and down markets can make you prone to certain investing mistakes. Here's what to watch out for and when to take action.

6 years ago

'China is not paying for it': Trump tariff hike hits everyone from beer brewers to book publishers

American small and medium-sized companies that rely on China are scrambling to adjust their business plans in response to the trade war.

6 years ago

Why a bitter legal battle could be ahead for Jeffrey Epstein's estate

The wealthy financier's last will and testament, dated Aug. 8, indicates he held more than $577 million in assets. Attorneys predict a lengthy legal battle will follow.

6 years ago

Fed's Mester sees downside risk from escalating trade war

Cleveland Federal Reserve President Loretta Mester said on Saturday she sees "big downside risk" from rising trade uncertainty, and will be watching how businesses and consumers react ahead of the U.S. central bank's next policy meeting.



6 years ago

Walmart, Tesla look to address issues surrounding solar systems

Walmart Inc and Tesla Inc are looking to address all issues surrounding the solar installations at Walmart stores, the companies said late on Thursday, two days after the retailer sued the electric carmaker for "widespread negligence" that led to repeated fires at the installations.



6 years ago

Asian stocks struggle ahead of Powell's speech; yuan at fresh 11-1/2 year low

Asian shares struggled to make headway on Friday as uncertainty over how much further the U.S. Federal Reserve would cut interest rates added to investors' worries over slowing global growth.



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Hong Kong unions urge Cathay Pacific to end 'white terror'

The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions on Friday called on Cathay Pacific to put an end to what it described as "white terror", following the dismissal of Rebecca Sy, the head of Cathay Dragon's Airlines Flight Attendants' Association.



6 years ago

Seeking clarity from Fed's Powell? Good luck with that

When Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday, traders will comb through his remarks for clues on whether the U.S. central bank will deliver more rate cuts this year.



6 years ago

Asian stocks cautious ahead of Powell's speech; yuan at fresh 11-1/2 year low

Asian shares struggled to make headway on Friday as uncertainty over how much further the U.S. Federal Reserve would cut interest rates added to investors' worries over slowing global growth.



6 years ago

Protest fears stalk Hong Kong businesses as China threat looms

Walking a tightrope between anti-government protests and political masters in Beijing, many Hong Kong firms are opting to toe the Communist Party line to avoid potential repercussions having seen what happened at Cathay Pacific Airways.



6 years ago

Tesla to buy batteries from South Korea's LG Chem: Bloomberg

Tesla Inc has agreed to buy batteries from South Korea's LG Chem Ltd for electric vehicles manufactured in China, Bloomberg reported on Friday citing people familiar with the matter.



6 years ago

UK competition watchdog reprimands RBS, Santander over PPI procedures

Britain's competition watchdog has ordered Royal Bank of Scotland and Santander to appoint auditors to check how they remind customers affected by payment protection insurance (PPI) mis-selling.



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