Commodities
09 May
US producer prices rise less than expected in April
Wholesale prices in the States edged up last month, buoyed by dearer energy as well as transportation and warehousing costs and for some economists the most likely direction of travel going forwards was pointing upwards.
09 May
US jobless claims drop less than expected
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell less than expected last week, according to figures from the Labor Department.
09 May
Trump prepares to increase tariffs on China on Friday as negotiations resume
The US administration is moving ahead with preparations to increase its tariffs on Chinese exports on Friday even as the negotiating team from Beijing arrives in Washington for two days of talks.