Commodities
FDA warns against impurities in Zantac and its generic versions
The US Food and Drug Administration has warned that the drug Zantac and its generic variants could contain a potentially carcinogenic nitrosamine impurity called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) at low levels.
Commodities: Lean hog futures snap higher as investors sift through trade news
Commodity prices were little changed going into the weekend as investors sifted carefully through the latest news around the US-China trade war, amid speculation that if the US administration was facing the next presidential elections, then Beijing was under pressure from higher food prices, especially for pork.
US Democratic frontrunners clash over healthcare reform
The Democratic front-runners in the US presidential race clashed over healthcare policies in the party’s third debate on Thursday.
US retail sales rise ahead of September trade tariffs
The US consumer continued to splash out at a greater than anticipated pace last month, as Americans tried to front-run the incoming trade tariffs at the start of September.
Citi sees 'no chance' of a US-China trade deal before elections
Analysts at Citi cautioned clients on Friday that the key global risks looming on the economic horizon were still very much present, with "no chance" of a US-China trade deal before the next elections in the States and the Federal Reserve being done with cutting rates.
Week ahead: US-China trade, UK Parliament in focus
Investors' attention over the coming week will be squarely on the mid-level contacts scheduled between US and Chinese trade officials.
US consumer sentiment improves in September
US consumer sentiment improved in September, according to preliminary figures released by the University of Michigan on Friday.
Energy price drop weighs on import prices in August
Import and export prices both fell last month, on the back of sharp declines in the cost of fuel and agricultural goods.
Trump approves drilling in Alaska wildlife refuge
The Trump administration announced on Thursday that it is planning to open a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge that has been protected for decades to oil and gas drilling.
US pork and soybeans to be exempted from additional China tariffs, says Xinhua
China will exempt some US agricultural imports, such as pork and soybeans, from additional tariffs, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua.
Regal Petroleum revenues climb after new well drives production growth
Shares in Regal Petroleum jumped on Friday as interim revenue leapt on the back of a 50% increase in production following the hook up of a new well at the end of 2018.