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As businesses hold back, U.S. consumers seen boosting big banks’ profits
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Consumer lending is expected to propel profits for big U.S. banks when…
Asia’s crude supplies could be disrupted if Iraqi oil facilities are targeted
Investors are worried about possible attacks on oil facilities in Southern Iraq that could affect crude…
UK economy, not Brexit, will drive the pound in 2020, analysts say
The pound will react more to U.K. economic indicators than the twists and turns of Brexit in the…
China opens up oil and gas exploration, production to foreign firms
China will for the first time allow foreign companies to explore for and produce oil and…
Google’s travel site now shows you the best time to travel somewhere based on weather, crowds and prices
Google on Wednesday updated its travel site with features that will provide more information about where you’re planning to…
Stocks, gold and oil whipsawed as Iran strikes spark fears of wider Mideast war
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Financial markets were roiled on Wednesday after Iran fired missiles at U.S. forces…
Iran attack: Crude oil prices rise after Iraq missile attacks
Oil prices have risen after two bases hosting US troops in Iraq were hit by ballistic…
Rolls Royce’s $400,000 SUV helps luxury carmaker set new sales record for 2019
Rolls-Royce had its best year ever in 2019, driven in large part by its three-ton SUV…
China could be the ‘swing factor’ for Tesla’s stock as first Model 3 cars roll out to Chinese consumers
Tesla will begin delivering its Model 3 cars made at its Shanghai factory to Chinese consumers on Tuesday amid…
Google denies Xiaomi access over security bug
Google has revoked a Chinese tech giant’s access rights after a user was able to view…
Brent crude rises above $70 a barrel after Trump threatens Iraq sanctions, Iran retaliation
Oil prices shot more than 2% higher on Monday, with Brent rising above $70 a barrel, after…