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Recession risk forces BOJ to row back on inflation goal

Recession risk forces BOJ to row back on inflation goal

The widening economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak and soft consumption are forcing the Bank of Japan to message more strongly that it is no longer inclined to chase its elusive 2% inflation target, sources familiar with its thinking say.



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Samsung poised to benefit from China virus woes afflicting Apple, other rivals

Samsung poised to benefit from China virus woes afflicting Apple, other rivals

Samsung Electronics stands to be a major beneficiary of the China production problems announced by rival Apple Inc on Monday, reaping the rewards of a decade-long bet on low-cost smartphone manufacturing in Vietnam.



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China to grant tariff exemptions on additional U.S. goods

China to grant tariff exemptions on additional U.S. goods

China said on Tuesday it would accept applications for new tariff exemptions for 696 products imported from the United States including key agricultural and energy products such as pork, beef, soybeans, liquefied natural gas and crude oil.



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Holiday Inn-owner IHG takes hit from Hong Kong protests

Holiday Inn-owner IHG takes hit from Hong Kong protests

Holiday Inn-owner InterContinental Hotels Group reported a slight dip in revenue per room in 2019, hurt by a fall in bookings in Hong Kong due to last year's protests as it braces for the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.



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European new car sales down 7.4% in January: ACEA

European new car sales down 7.4% in January: ACEA

European car sales fell in January, hit by a sluggish global economy, higher car taxes in some EU countries and uncertainty over Britain's departure from the bloc, the European Auto Industry Association (ACEA) said on Tuesday.



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Shades of Detroit? Germany's auto heartlands in peril as 'golden age' fades

Shades of Detroit? Germany's auto heartlands in peril as 'golden age' fades

When Kristin and Thomas Schmitt took out a mortgage and bought a house last summer, the German couple's dream looked as if it was coming true. Two months later, they learned that the tire factory where both work would be shut down early next year.



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French finance minister warns Renault against job cuts, factory closures

French finance minister warns Renault against job cuts, factory closures

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire warned Renault on Tuesday against shutting factories in France and cutting jobs there after the carmaker announced "no taboos" cost cuts last week.



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Hong Kong protests hurt Holiday Inn-owner IHG, sees pain from virus outbreak

Hong Kong protests hurt Holiday Inn-owner IHG, sees pain from virus outbreak

Holiday Inn-owner InterContinental Hotels Group reported on Tuesday a slight dip in annual room revenue, hurt by a fall in bookings in Hong Kong due to protests, and flagged short-term hit from the virus outbreak in China.



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BTG Pactual founder Esteves returns to center stage amid speculation on role

BTG Pactual founder Esteves returns to center stage amid speculation on role

Banco BTG Pactual SA founder Andre Esteves will be the marquee speaker at a wide-ranging event on Tuesday sponsored by the Brazilian investment bank, marking a return to the limelight for one of the country's best-known bankers.



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China to grant tariff exemptions on 696 U.S. goods to support purchases

China to grant tariff exemptions on 696 U.S. goods to support purchases

China will grant exemptions on retaliatory duties imposed against 696 U.S. goods, the most substantial tariff relief to be offered so far, as Beijing seeks to fulfill commitments made in its interim trade deal with the United States.



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Exclusive: Tesla in talks to use CATL's cobalt-free batteries in China-made cars - sources

Exclusive: Tesla in talks to use CATL's cobalt-free batteries in China-made cars - sources

Tesla is in advanced stages of talks to use batteries from CATL that contain no cobalt - one of the most expensive metals in electric vehicle (EV) batteries - in cars made at its China plant, people familiar with the matter said.



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HSBC to slash investment bank, 35,000 jobs in strategy overhaul

HSBC to slash investment bank, 35,000 jobs in strategy overhaul

HSBC Holdings PLC said on Tuesday it would shed $100 billion in assets, shrink its investment bank and revamp its U.S. and European businesses in a drastic overhaul that will mean 35,000 jobs cut over three years.



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Oil prices fall 1% as market weighs coronavirus impact on demand

Oil prices fall 1% as market weighs coronavirus impact on demand

Oil prices fell by more than 1% on Tuesday, tracking losses in financial markets on lingering concerns over the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak in China and its effect on oil demand.



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HSBC launches Treasury APIs for business clients

HSBC launches Treasury APIs for business clients

Bank Innovation | Rick Morgan | Jan 22, 2020 HSBC is improving payments for its business clients through a suite of tools launched last week called Treasury APIs, which are designed to speed up payments for small businesses and large corporate clients alike.  HSBC’s Treasury APIs embed payment capabilities into other workflows. According to the bank, this

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Apple hits stocks, euro near three-year low

Apple hits stocks, euro near three-year low

World stocks markets were knocked off record highs on Tuesday as two of the world’s mega companies reported damage from the coronavirus outbreak.



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