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Western brands face pressure over China Uighur ties
Corporate giants including Nike face growing calls to cut ties with suppliers alleged to be using…
Why US firms shouldn’t ‘freak out’ yet over Hong Kong
The future of American companies in Hong Kong has been thrown into doubt after Donald Trump…
IMF head calls for Brexit trade talk extension
The IMF has suggested the UK and the EU should “not to add to uncertainty” from…
Mexican referendum rejects U.S. Modelo brewer in new investment blow
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Residents of a Mexican city on the U.S. border voted against completing…
Malaysian ringgit set to weaken further as political chaos and coronavirus take hold, says Aberdeen
The Malaysian ringgit could weaken further as the country grapples with a host of issues ranging…
Brexit complicates EU Budget plans
EU leaders are meeting in Brussels this week to discuss the bloc’s future budget plans. Read…
Italy’s government is still weak, despite election blow to rival Salvini
Italy’s fragile coalition government is breathing a sigh of relief after Matteo Salvini, a prominent right-wing…
As Amazon.com flexes its muscle, Seattle moves to curb corporate political donations
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Seattle, the Pacific Northwest city where home-grown online retailer Amazon.com has increasingly flexed…
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…
Hong Kong is the biggest geopolitical threat to markets, economist warns
Ongoing civil unrest in Hong Kong is the biggest geopolitical threat to global markets, an economist…
Apple hires pro-Trump lobbyist as it tries to avoid tariffs on iPhone parts and other products
Apple has hired one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Washington, D.C., to lobby on its…