International News
Europe close: Stocks end higher after late rally
Stocks in Europe gained ground after a late lift on the back of a 'dovish' set of European Central Bank meeting minutes and optimism about trade.
Bonds: Investors mulling possible Norway-plus Brexit, keeping close eye on Fedspeak
These were the movements in some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.
Nike under investigation by EC over Dutch tax treatment
Brussels has started an in-depth investigation into the tax treatment afforded to Nike's operations by the Netherlands and whether it gave the company an unfair advantage over competitors.
Macy's shares pummelled as retailer cuts guidance just two months after upgrading it
US retailer Macy’s shocked investors on Thursday morning as it cut full-year sales and earnings forecasts just two months after having upgraded them.
US open: Stocks edge lower at the bell on weak Chinese inflation data
Wall Street trading kicked off with losses at the open on Thursday as concerns about the ongoing government shutdown increased and following weaker-than-forecast Chinese inflation data.
Fed's Barkin sees 'somewhat slower' growth, argues against 'short-termism'
A top US central bank official forecast slower growth in 2019 versus the prior year in a speech delivered on Thursday, underlining some of the caution evident in recent policy remarks from his peers.
US initial jobless claims drop more than expected
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped more than expected last week, according to data from the Labor Department.
Asia report: Markets mostly lower as China data disappoints
Markets in Asia were mostly in the red as they closed on Thursday, after Chinese inflation data disappointed analysts, and investors reacted to the end of three days of trade negotiations between Beijing and Washington.
China December CPI and factory gate prices undershoot forecasts
The cost of living in the People's Republic of China fell more quickly than anticipated last month as energy prices fell back, alongside a more broad-based drop in factory gate inflation which analysts said was "consistent" with other evidence of softer demand.
US pre-open: Stocks to drop amid shutdown worries, China slowdown
US stocks looked set for losses at the open on Thursday amid concerns about the government shutdown and following weaker-than-forecast Chinese inflation data.
Ford plans to cut thousands of jobs in UK and mainland Europe
Ford has announced a major shake-up of its European operations that will involve cutting thousands of jobs, exit unprofitable markets and discontinue loss-making vehicle lines.
MCH Group offloads Winkler Livecom in management buyout
MCH Group has sold its technical live communication service subsidiary Winkler Livecom AG in Wohlen to its management, and a private investor.
China reveals progress in talks with US
China’s commerce ministry said on Thursday that trade talks with the US had progressed positively over issues such as forced technology transfers and intellectual property rights.
US close: Markets higher on trade optimism, Fed minutes
US stocks finished higher on Wednesday amid cautious optimism following trade talks between the US and China, and as investors sifted through the latest Federal Reserve minutes.