U.S. banks' reluctance to lend cash may have caused repo shock: BIS
The unwillingness of the top four U.S. banks to lend cash combined with a burst of demand from hedge funds for secured funding could explain a...
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Britain's Tesco considers Asia exit
Britain's biggest retailer, Tesco , has signaled a further retreat from its once lofty global ambitions by starting a review of its remaining Asian businesses, which...
How the experts would fix Social Security if they had their way
The clock is ticking when it comes to whether action will be taken before Social Security has to reduce benefits to benficiaries. Here's how experts would...
It's not too late to shave your tax bill before Dec. 31
Even with the new tax law, there are still steps you can take before 2019 ends to make sure you're taking advantage of all of the...
Britain's Tesco reviews Thai, Malaysian business for possible sale
Britain's biggest supermarket chain Tesco said on Sunday it had started a review of its businesses in Thailand and Malaysia, including looking at a possible sale.
Japan's markets watchdog likely to recommend $22 million fine against Nissan: NHK
Japan's markets watchdog will likely recommend soon that the financial regulator fine Nissan Motor Co Ltd about 2.4 billion yen ($22 million) over false reporting on...
Jeff Bezos says Amazon wants to work more with the Pentagon
Amazon.com Inc founder Jeff Bezos said it would support the U.S. Department of Defense as technology companies vie for more defense contracts and the Pentagon seeks...
VW's German plants need to shape up, says production chief
Volkswagen's German plants need to boost efficiency to match overseas operations, production chief Andreas Tostmann was quoted as saying, targeting 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) in...
Japan's market watchdog to recommend fine against Nissan over false reporting: NHK
Japan's markets watchdog will likely recommend that the financial regulator fine Nissan Motor Co Ltd about 2.4 billion yen ($22 million) over false reporting on its...
China November crude oil imports hit record high as refiners race to use up quotas
China's crude oil imports hit a record high on a daily basis in November, as refiners operated at high run rates to use up annual import...
China copper imports hit 13-month high in November on improved factory activity
China's copper imports rose 12.1% in November from the previous month to their highest in more than a year, as an unexpected improvement in the manufacturing...
China's November coal imports slump 19% month-on-month on port curbs
China's coal imports plunged 19% in November from the previous month as tighter import rules at ports curbed shipments towards the year's end.
China November iron ore imports down for second month as top miners ship less
China's iron ore imports fell for a second straight month in November, customs data showed on Sunday, as lower shipments from top miners in Australia and...
China November exports fall, but import growth hints of recovering demand
China's exports in November shrank for the fourth consecutive month, underscoring persistent pressures on manufacturers from the Sino-U.S. war but growth in imports may be a...
Fiat appeals to Europe's top court against $33 million EU tax order
Carmaker Fiat Chrysler has lodged an appeal with Europe's top court against an EU order to pay 30 million euros ($33 million) in Luxembourg back-taxes, seeking...