Trump tweet row: Don't take the bait, congresswomen say
July 16, 2019
The US congresswomen attacked by the president in racially charged tweets dismiss them as a distraction.
WORLD • Business
Facebook Faces Bipartisan Resistance to Cryptocurrency Plans
July 15, 2019
U.S. officials ranging from Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, a Republican, to Rep. Maxine Waters, the Democratic chairwoman of a powerful House committee, came out swinging against Facebook’s Libra project.
Facebook Faces Bipartisan Resistance to Cryptocurrency Plans
July 15, 2019
U.S. officials ranging from Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, a Republican, to Rep. Maxine Waters, the Democratic chairwoman of a powerful House committee, came out swinging against Facebook’s Libra project.
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'What'd You Miss?' Full Show (07/15/2019)
July 15, 2019
Sound On: Debt Ceiling, ICE & Libra (Podcast)
July 15, 2019
Your Evening Briefing
July 15, 2019
Business Insights
Microsoft Quantum Algorithm Boosts Medical Imaging
July 15, 2019
The new technique could lead to earlier diagnoses, better cancer treatment.
Alan Turing, the Father of A.I., Is the New Face of a Banknote
July 15, 2019
The mathematician was chosen from almost 1,000 eligible nominations from the field of science.
China’s Economy Grows at Its Slowest Rate Since 1992
July 15, 2019
The record low growth comes amid the trade standoff with the U.S.
WORLD • Markets
Asia stocks mixed as investors await clues from RBA meeting minutes
July 15, 2019
Investors will watch for the release of the Reserve Bank of Australia's meeting minutes, for clues on the next monetary policy move by the central bank after it cut its cash rate to a new record low in July.
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Asia stocks mixed as investors await clues from RBA meeting minutes
July 15, 2019
Investors will watch for the release of the Reserve Bank of Australia's meeting minutes, for clues on the next monetary policy move by the central bank after it cut its cash rate to a new record low in July.
Dollar modestly higher in thin summer trading; upside limited
July 15, 2019
The dollar was little changed to slightly higher on Monday in thin summer trading, with the greenback's upside potential hampered by expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at next week's policy meeting.
Gold inches down as mixed Chinese data boosts equities
July 15, 2019
Gold edged lower on Monday as global stock markets gained with investors focussing on some upbeat economic readings from mixed Chinese economic data, while a firm dollar further weighed on bullion.
Oil slides 1.1% on mixed Chinese economic data, storm impact
July 15, 2019
Oil prices fell on Monday on mixed Chinese economic data and signs that the impact of a tropical storm on U.S. Gulf Coast production and refining would be short-lived.
US Treasury yields hold steady following biggest weekly climb in three months
July 15, 2019
U.S. Treasury yields paused a sharp climb on Monday after the 10-year note posted its biggest weekly climb since April.
Stocks eke out a record close, but Wall Street remains cautious on upcoming earnings reports
July 15, 2019
Stocks slipped after reaching record highs on Monday as Wall Street remained cautious to start off the corporate earnings season.
WORLD • Economy
StanChart CEO blasts investors as ‘immature’ over pay
July 15, 2019
Criticism from Bill Winters comes after 40% of shareholders failed to back pay policy
Santander offered €52m sign-on to Andrea Orcel
July 15, 2019
Formal offer letter shows how much bank was prepared to pay up for new CEO
WORLD • Opinion
A Test Match with the Taliban
July 15, 2019
Under the tutelage of Pakistan’s military, the Taliban brought peace to Afghanistan the last time it ruled the country. But it was the peace of the graveyard, which it could establish once again – this time with the support of the United States.
International Editorial
Would You Trust the Police Officer Who Writes ‘It’s a Good Day for a Chokehold’?
July 15, 2019
Prosecutors can do much more than punish officers who violate the law.
