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Europe close: Stocks end on a mixed note amid trade jitters
Stocks finished slightly lower as investors continued to monitor the headlines around the ongoing trade war between the US and China while keeping an eye on the news flow on Brexit.
No strong argument to either raise or lower rates, Fed's Williams says
A top US central bank official does not see strong enough arguments at the moment to either raise or lower interest rates.
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.
US central bank may want to cut rates if inflation disappoints, Fed's Bullard says
One of the more 'dovish' rate-setters at the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday that the US central bank may want to consider interest rate cuts if inflation readings continue to disappoint.
US open: Stocks head south ahead of Fed minutes
US stocks headed south at the open on Wednesday, with market participants continuing to keep their eyes on the intensifying trade war between Washington and Beijing.
Avon surges as it confirms advanced talks with Brazil's Natura
US beauty company Avon Products confirmed on Wednesday that is in advanced discussions with Brazil’s Natura & Co regarding a potential all-stock transaction.
US judge rules against Qualcomm in antitrust probe
A US judge has ruled that tech giant Qualcomm unlawfully suppressed competition in the market for mobile phone chips, and has ordered it to renegotiate contracts.
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.
Target first-quarter earnings and sales top estimates
US retailer Target topped estimates with its first-quarter earnings and sales on Wednesday, welcoming more customers to its brick and mortar locations and enticing them to part with more cash.
Asia report: Markets mixed as trade tensions between US and China continue
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Wednesday, as trade tensions between the US and China remained taut, even after Washington granted Huawei a temporary reprieve from potentially crippling trade restrictions.
US pre-open: Futures point to flat open ahead of Fed minutes
Wall Street futures were pointing to a somewhat flat open on Wednesday, with market participants continuing to keep their eyes on the intensifying trade war between Washington and Beijing.