Global economy: UK shoppers defy Brexit gloom, but trade blues hit Germany, Japan

The trade war blues were banished for once after German industrial orders surged as an autos bottleneck clears and Japan household spending posted its biggest rise in 3 years. David Pollard reports......»»

Retail sales from the U.S., and GDP data from Japan and Germany put the strength of the global economy under scrutiny this week. Ciara Lee reports on what could also be a 'make or break' few days for the NAFTA trade talks......»»

China's factory-gate inflation cooled for a third straight month amid e.....»»

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The dollar rose on Tuesday amid concerns about Britain's setting a hard deadline to reach a new trade deal with the European Union, while global equity markets gained, lifted by a resurgent U.S. housing market that bodes well for the economy......»»

Chinese investors more than doubled their Hong Kong stocks purchases this year, braving market headwinds from violent street protests and the protracted Sino-U.S. trade war, which have battered the Asian financial hub's economy......»»

World stocks nudged down on Thursday as Chinese economic data slowed in October and Germany only narrowly avoided a recession in the third quarter, adding to worries about the global growth fallout from the U.S.-China trade war......»»

World stocks nudged down on Thursday as Chinese economic data slowed in October and Germany only narrowly avoided a recession in the third quarter, adding to worries about the global growth fallout from the U.S.-China trade war......»»

While many investors may worry about the effects that the U.S.-China trade war, Brexit and Middle East tensions are having on the global economy, Jamie Dimon has this advice: Relax......»»

While many investors may worry about the effects that the U.S.-China trade war, Brexit and Middle East tensions are having on the global economy, Jamie Dimon has this advice: Relax......»»

Oil prices slid on Thursday as hopes faded for any significant progress in U.S.-China trade talks that could dispel clouds over the global economy and gloom over prospects for weaker oil demand......»»

Brexit, geopolitical fissures and trade conflicts are threatening the global economy, Kristalina Georgieva, the new managing director of the International Monetary Fund, said in a Tuesday speech. read more.....»»

Oil prices fell on Monday, extending last week's heavy losses, with traders fearing the global economic slowdown will weigh on future oil demand growth while pegging hopes for a rebound on progress in talks this week on ending the U.S.-China trade war......»»

Oil prices fell on Monday, extending last week's heavy losses, with traders fearing the global economic slowdown will weigh on future oil demand growth while pegging hopes for a rebound on progress in talks this week on ending the U.S.-China trade war......»»

Asian shares slipped to three-week lows on Friday as the release of a whistleblower complaint against U.S. President Donald Trump added to uncertainties about the global economy, already reeling from the China-U.S. trade war......»»

Oil prices fell about 1.5% on Tuesday as data on anemic manufacturing in Germany and Japan underscored a gloomy outlook for global demand amid renewed concerns about the U.S.-China trade war......»»

Volkswagen AG and other carmakers warned that trade tensions risk dragging the global economy into a recession as the fallout starts to hit consumers......»»

There’s a lot of weight on the shoulders of shoppers around the world, and the strain is starting to show......»»

While American spending increases, personal incomes rose just 0.1% last month (WASHINGTON) — U.S. consumer spending grew 0.6% in July, a healthy gain that suggests American shoppers are largely ignoring concerns about trade t.....»»

Trade negotiations between the United States and Europe will be difficult but the global economic downturn increases the chances for the parties to reach a deal, German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on Tuesday......»»