Commodities
US business group in China faces retaliation from escalating trade conflict
The top US business association in China said on Wednesday that half its members faced retaliation by the Chinese government following the escalation of the country's trade conflict with the US.
EE and Vodafone pull Huawei phones from 5G network launch
BT owned EE and Vodafone announced on Wednesday that they won’t offer phones from Huawei when they roll out Britain’s first 5G mobile network next week.
Trade war resolution looks distant as Xi calls for 'new Long March'
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on his nation's citizens to join him on a "new Long March" on Wednesday, a possible indication that Beijing could be preparing for its trade dispute with Washington to last for an extended period.
Antofagasta upbeat on copper prices despite trade tensions
Antofagasta said the outlook for copper prices was good despite global trade tensions as the world moves to reduce carbon emissions.
British Steel failure threatens thousands of jobs
British Steel will be placed into administration on Wednesday, putting 5,000 jobs directly at risk and threatening another 20,000 in the company's supply chain.
BHP seeks more copper, nickel and oil to meet demand
BHP said it wanted access to more copper, nickel and oil to take advantage of increasing demand as the miner set out its long-term strategy.