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US and China studying trade deal, Journal says
The US and China are studying the possibility of deferring the increase in Washington's tariffs on exports from the Asian giant scheduled for the start of 2019 through the spring, while fresh talks take place to look at "big changes" in Beijing's economic policy.
Trump cancels Putin meeting as Merkel condemns Kremlin
President Trump has cancelled his G20 meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, citing the recent confrontation between Russian and Ukrainian vessels in the Sea of Azov. in Argentina with President Vladimir Putin. I look forward to a meaningful Summit again as soon as this situation is resolved! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 29, 2018.
London to lose €800bn to Frankfurt over Brexit
London could lose up to €800bn in assets to Frankfurt after Brexit as banks start to transfer their headquarters to the German financial hub ahead of the March 2019 withdrawal.
US life expectancy fall extends worst trend in 100 years
The fall in the average life expectancy for Americans continues the longest sustained decline in 100 years as preventable causes of early death such as opioid abuse, suicides and diseases including diabetes or heart issues continue to grow.
US personal spending snaps back, 'core' PCE prices dip more than expected
Consumer spend in the US snapped back last month, mirroring the improvement seen in personal incomes and helped by a dip in prices.
Altona Energy suspends Westfield operations and appoints new chairman
Altona Energy’s shares dropped on Thursday after activities were temporarily halted at a project in Australia and the company’s chairman was replaced.
Initial jobless claims rise to six-month high
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, to a six-month high, according to figures from the Labor Department.
Deutsche Bank HQ searched in money-laundering investigation
Deutsche Bank’s headquarters in Frankfurt was searched by prosecutors on Thursday morning in an investigation over money-laundering allegations.