How Trade Wars Ignite And Why They"re Spreading
Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog, The monetary distortions, imbalances and perverse incentives are finally bearing frui.....»»
How Iran Has Brought Israel and Arab States Together
For more than half a century, conflict between Israel and the Arab nations that surround it has been a defining feature of the Middle East, producing periodic wars, lost opportunities for trade and uncountable hour.....»»
Stocks fall as U.S.-China tensions threaten rally
Global stock markets fell on Monday on concerns U.S.-Chinese bickering over the origin of the coronavirus outbreak will ignite a new trade war, speculation that strengthened the dollar and drove gold prices higher......»»
Stocks fall as U.S.-China tensions threaten rebound
Global stock markets fell on Monday on concerns U.S.-Chinese bickering over the origin of the coronavirus outbreak will ignite a new trade war, speculation that strengthened the dollar and drove gold prices higher......»»
Europe Markets: European stocks trade higher after a week of spending by global central banks and governments to combat coronavirus
European stocks rise Friday, as investors appear willing, for now, to put their faith in vast stimulus moves from central banks and governments to shore up economies against the fast-spreading coronavirus pandemic......»»
German coronavirus cases jump, economic anxiety rises
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany jumped by more than 100 on Saturday, reaching 795 by mid-afternoon amid growing concern at the economic impact of the spreading epidemic on one of the world's most trade-dependent economies......»»
German coronavirus cases jump, economic nervousness rises
The number of coronavirus patients in Germany jumped to 684 on Saturday morning, with concern growing at the economic impact of the spreading epidemic on one of the world's most trade-dependent economies......»»
Coronavirus, politics and trade compound problems for Airbus A330neo
Airbus is battling to shore up support for its A330neo wide-body passenger jet as the coronavirus crisis, geopolitics and trade wars raise fresh questions over demand for the aircraft, industry sources said......»»
Coronavirus upends Austin companies" planned pilgrimage to Natural Products Expo West
Natural Products Expo West, arguably the nation's premier annual food and beverage trade show, has been temporarily put on ice because of the coronavirus spreading out of China. The event each year brings thousands of food vendors and retailers to Ana.....»»
Dow tumbles to kick off Friday trade and is on the verge of losing grip on 25,000 as stocks head for worst week since 2008
U.S. stocks opened lower Friday, a day after the Dow suffered a nearly 1,200-point skid and major benchmarks fell into correction territory, as investor fears heightened over the degree of damage the fast-spreading COVID-19 virus may wreak .....»»
Europe Markets: European stocks edge lower after Monday’s pounding over spreading virus
European stocks drifted lower in volatile trade Tuesday as markets failed to set a floor after the pounding it took over the spread of the coronavirus in Italy and in South Korea......»»
Biggest US port sees drag from coronavirus though most of 2020
(Bloomberg) -- Terms of Trade is a daily newsletter that untangles a world threatened by trade wars. Sign up here. The shipping industry will remain volatile for most of 2020 as the coronavir.....»»
Outbreak will not change China"s commitments to buy U.S. goods: senior U.S. official
The U.S. government expects China to honor its commitments to buy more U.S. goods under a trade deal signed by the world's two largest economies in January despite the fast-spreading coronavirus outbreak, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday......»»
U.S. companies cut back on installing robots in 2019
U.S. companies installed fewer robots in 2019 than they did the year before, the first cut back since 2015, as a downturn in manufacturing fueled by trade wars and weaker demand dampened appetite for the machines......»»
Virus fears wipe $393 billion off China"s stock market despite government support moves
Investors erased $393 billion from China's benchmark stock index on Monday, sold the yuan and dumped commodities as fears about the spreading coronavirus and its economic impact drove selling on the first day of trade in China since the Lunar New Year......»»
Virus worries wipe $420 billion off China"s stock market
Investors erased $420 billion from China's benchmark stock index on Monday, sold the yuan and dumped commodities as fears about the spreading coronavirus and its economic impact drove selling on the first day of trade in China since the Lunar New Year......»»
Policymakers fret over risk to global growth from China virus outbreak
A rapidly spreading virus outbreak in China is emerging as a potentially major new risk to the global economy and leaving policymakers, still grappling with the impact of the Sino-U.S. trade war, fretting over the widening fallout......»»
Policymakers fret over global growth risks from China virus outbreak
A rapidly spreading virus outbreak in China is emerging as a potentially major new risk to the global economy and leaving policymakers, still grappling with the impact of the Sino-U.S. trade war, fretting over the widening fallout......»»
Bonds look like they are flashing a warning for global markets
A key interest rate is moving to levels last seen in the fall when markets were worried about trade wars, and that falling yield may be a warning for markets......»»
Bonds look like they are flashing a warning for global markets
A key interest rate is moving to levels last seen in the fall when markets were worried about trade wars, and that falling yield may be a warning for markets......»»
Metals Stocks: Gold struggles to hold above support level at $1,550 as China flu seen spreading
Gold futures trade slightly lower Thursday but hold above an important technical level as investors watch the spread of a fast-moving influenza to Singapore during Lunar New Year, a key travel and gold-buying period in the Asian region......»»