German business confidence holds up amid trade worries

A closely watched survey is showing a bigger-than-expected drop in German business confidence amid worries about international trade tensions......»»

A closely-watched survey shows German business confidence slipping amid growing concerns about trade disputes and other economic issues......»»

Oil prices fell on Friday, but both benchmarks logged a third straight weekly gain amid the easing of U.S.-Chinese trade tensions, which has boosted business confidence and the outlook for global economic growth......»»

Oil fell on Friday, but prices were set for a third straight weekly gain amid the easing of U.S.-Chinese trade tensions, which has boosted business confidence and the outlook for global economic growth......»»

Oil was down about 1% on Friday, but prices were set for a third straight weekly gain amid the easing of U.S.-China trade tensions, which has boosted business confidence and the outlook for global economic growth......»»

U.S. consumer confidence fell for a fourth straight month in November amid worries about current business conditions and employment prospects, but remained at levels sufficient to support a steady pace of consumer spending......»»

U.S. consumer confidence fell for a fourth straight month in November amid worries about current business conditions and employment prospects, but remained at levels sufficient to support a steady pace of consumer spending......»»

The Federal Reserve is expected to announce its first rate cut in more than a decade after a two-day meeting that begins on Tuesday amid pressure from financial markets and the White House, as well as signs trade worries are hurting business spending......»»

U.S. consumer confidence tumbled to a 21-month low in June as households grew a bit more pessimistic about business and labor market conditions amid concerns about a recent escalation in trade tensions between the United States and China......»»

U.S. consumer confidence fell to a 21-month low in June, with households a bit more pessimistic about business and labor market conditions amid concerns about a recent escalation in trade tensions between the United States and China......»»

An index of German business optimism fell in April as Europe's largest economy struggles with a slowdown in trade but is supported by a strong labor market......»»

BMW says vehicle sales fell 2.1 percent in May, as the ZEW institute warns that German investor confidence has fallen amid the trade tariff dispute. Laura Frykberg reports......»»

German business confidence ebbed in June to its lowest in more than a year, suggesting the mood among company executives in Europe's biggest economy is darkening as the world edges towards a full-blown trade war. Sonia Legg reports.....»»

Businesses across the eurozone remained upbeat about their prospects in June, even as new tariffs were imposed on trade between the European Union and the U.S., with fears that more will follow......»»

Business activity in the increasingly important service sector was up in China, Japan and the euro zone. But as David Pollard reports, the prospect of a trade war is having an impact on confidence in the outlook......»»

Japan's exports to the United States fell for the first time in 17 months and Japanese business sentiment soured amid worries about U.S. President Donald Trump's protectionist trade policies......»»

A survey shows that optimism among investment professionals about Germany's economy rose in September amid relief over a trade cease-fire between U.S. President Donald Trump and the European Union......»»

Leading German economic institutes have sharply reduced their latest forecast for this year's growth, citing trade worries, weakening demand from abroad and companies' difficulty finding workers with the right skills......»»

A very cautious optimism remains among Asian companies in the fourth quarter as they wait to see whether there will be any breakthrough in a trade dispute between the United States and China, a Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey showed......»»

A closely watched survey shows that business confidence in Germany has fallen for the sixth consecutive month as worries mount about the outlook for Europe's biggest economy......»»