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Banker exits, zombie accounts: China’s Shanghai free trade zone sputters

Banker exits, zombie accounts: China’s Shanghai free trade zone sputters

When China launched the expansion of the Shanghai free trade zone (FTZ) recently and announced six new FTZs in July, officials touted the efforts to attract foreign investment and deepen trade ties with neighboring countries.



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Lawyers seek $26 million in Volkswagen U.S. fuel economy settlement

Lawyers seek $26 million in Volkswagen U.S. fuel economy settlement

Lawyers for owners of 98,000 Volkswagen AG U.S. vehicles that had fuel economy labels that overstated efficiency will ask a U.S. judge for $26 million in attorney's fees and costs, court documents show.



7 years ago
Stocks shiver as new U.S.-China tariffs add to global gloom

Stocks shiver as new U.S.-China tariffs add to global gloom

Global stock prices fell on Monday after the United States and China imposed new tariffs on each other's goods, reinforcing investors' worries over slowing global growth.



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China, U.S. kick off new round of tariffs on each other's goods

China, U.S. kick off new round of tariffs on each other's goods

China and the United States began imposing additional tariffs on each other's goods on Sunday, the latest escalation in a bruising trade war, despite signs that talks would resume some time this month.



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China starts to impose additional tariffs on some U.S. goods

China starts to impose additional tariffs on some U.S. goods

China on Sunday started to impose additional tariffs on some of the U.S. goods on a $75-billion target list, with effect from 0401 GMT.



7 years ago
China, U.S. kick off new round of tariffs in trade war

China, U.S. kick off new round of tariffs in trade war

China and the United States began imposing additional tariffs on each other's goods on Sunday, the latest escalation in a bruising trade war, despite signs that talks would resume some time this month.



7 years ago

President Trump ordered US firms to ditch China, but many already have and more are on the way

President Trump rattled Wall Street when he demanded U.S. firms move production out of China, but many have already taken steps to do so.

7 years ago
World of Warcraft nostalgia to boost Activision Blizzard: Barron's

World of Warcraft nostalgia to boost Activision Blizzard: Barron's

The initial reception for a re-launched version of a classic video game points to potential stock price growth of Activision Blizzard Inc, with new titles from key franchises also bolstering the company's outlook, according to Barron's.



7 years ago
U.S. stock futures fall as new tariffs darken global outlook

U.S. stock futures fall as new tariffs darken global outlook

Wall Street stock futures weakened in early trade on Monday, setting a dour tone for Asian markets after tit-for-tat tariffs between the United States and China took effect, reinforcing investors' gloomy expectations for global growth prospects.



7 years ago

'It's an unjustified tax': Craft beer brewers are caught up in Trump's trade war with China

Independent brewers are increasingly concerned about headwinds as President Donald Trump's tariffs increase prices on everything from aluminum cans to brewing equipment.

7 years ago
Factbox: Next rounds of Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods to hit consumers

Factbox: Next rounds of Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods to hit consumers

U.S. President Donald Trump's next round of tariffs on Chinese imports is scheduled to take effect starting on Sunday, escalating the trade war between the world's two largest economies with a big hit to consumer goods.



7 years ago

Automaker discounts are bigger heading into the Labor Day weekend sales push. How to snag a deal

With cars sitting on lots longer and dealerships needing room for next year's models, consumers may be able to find sizable discounts on certain models.

7 years ago

What to buy over the Labor Day weekend as the next round of tariffs kicks in

For consumers, Labor Day sales may be the last chance to avoid higher prices on some products.

7 years ago

'Hidden sales tax': How Trump's tariffs will impact prices — and what consumers can do about it

For consumers, Labor Day sales may be the last chance to avoid higher prices on some products.

7 years ago

Here's what happened during August's wild month for the stock market

Stocks were so volatile in August they gave Wall Street a collective case of whiplash.

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