The United States is preparing to announce tariffs on all remaining Chinese imports by early December if talks next month between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping fail to ease the trade war.
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Five Questions for the ECB
Growing concern about the impact of trade tensions on the economic outlook, another spike in Italian borrowing costs, fraught Brexit talks and volatility in world markets make for a colorful backdrop to Thursday’s European Central Bank meeting.
How Does Gold Impact the Indian Economy?
India’s gold market is driven primarily by the consumption and fabrication of the yellow metal. Both have a significant impact in terms of economic value add, employment, contribution to foreign exchange earnings, and the trade balance. A report commissioned by the World Gold Council from PricewaterhouseCoopers estimated that gold made a direct contribution of more than $30 billion to the Indian economy.
After Hike, Fed Minutes May Hint on Path Ahead
MARKET PARTICIPANTS have a burning question for the Federal Reserve: How high will policy makers hike interest rates before pausing for a breather?
U.S. Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $548 Million, Its Third Largest
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) — It is the stuff that dreams are made of: A little computer printout with numbers on it. And on Friday night, one of them could be worth more than half a billion dollars.
Saudi Arabia, Russia Agreed in September to Lift Oil Output, Told US – GSR
US President Donald Trump has blamed the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) for high crude prices and called on it to boost output to bring down fuel costs before the US Congressional elections on 6 November.
China’s Wang says China will not be blackmailed or yield to pressure over trade – GSR
China’s Wang says China will not be blackmailed or yield to pressure over trade GSR — Days after U.S. President Donald Trump denounced globalism at the United Nations, China positioned itself Friday as a “champion of multilateralism” that is keeping international promises when Washington is backing away from them.
Nikkei Hits 27 Year High on Strong Dollar, Wall Street Gains
Japan’s Nikkei hit a 27-year high on Friday, taking heart from a boost for the dollar after the Federal Reserve chairman said he did not expect a near-term recession, and strong gains on Wall Street overnight.
Trade war eating up China industrial profits – Gold Silver Reports
GSR (Gold Silver Reports) — While other data still have yet to show the trade war impact, industrial profits seem to show that the trade war is eating up profits of manufacturers in China, and even more so for foreign manufacturers.
Donald J. Trump Tweet – Jobless Claims fell to their lowest level in 49 years!
Donald J. Trump Tweet – Jobless Claims fell to their lowest level in 49 years!
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, hitting near a 49-year low in a sign the job market remains strong.