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U.S. Trade Representative to submit USMCA ideas to Democrats: source

The Trump administration on Wednesday will submit to U.S. House of Representatives Democrats its latest proposals for addressing the lawmakers' concerns with the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal, according to a source familiar with the issue.



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Purdue OxyContin settlement would rank among largest in pharma history

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP has reached a tentative multibillion-dollar agreement with some plaintiffs aimed at settling thousands of lawsuits over its alleged role in the U.S. opioid crisis, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.



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Note to Trump: Negative rates have delivered few positive results

U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted with envy on Wednesday about the ultra-low, even negative interest rates in other parts of the world, berating what he called the "boneheads" at the Federal Reserve for not following suit.



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Hong Kong Exchange in $39 billion bid for LSE, rivaling Refinitiv deal

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEX) made a $39 billion takeover approach to the London Stock Exchange Plc on Wednesday, aiming to create a global trading powerhouse and thwart the latter's $27 billion acquisition of financial data provider Refinitiv.



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Purdue Pharma reaches tentative opioid settlement with some: sources

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP reached a tentative agreement with some plaintiffs to resolve litigation over its alleged role in fueling the U.S. opioid crisis and plans to tussle with states opposing the settlement offer in bankruptcy proceedings as soon as next week, people familiar with the matter said.



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AT&T sees weakness in wireless gear unit weighing on third-quarter revenue

AT&T Inc said on Wednesday weakness in its wireless equipment unit could weigh on its third-quarter revenue.



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Oracle CEO Mark Hurd to take leave on health grounds; misses quarterly revenue

Oracle Corp said on Wednesday Chief Executive Officer Mark Hurd would be taking a leave of absence due to health-related reasons, and the business software maker posted first-quarter revenue that missed Wall Street expectations.



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Hong Kong Exchange faces uphill battle with $39 billion bid for LSE

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEX) unveiled a $39 billion takeover approach to the London Stock Exchange Plc (LSE) on Wednesday that received a cool response from investors concerned about its regulatory and financial hurdles.



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Trump's call for negative rates threatens savers

U.S. President Donald Trump's push for low interest rates reached a new pitch on Wednesday, when he demanded the Federal Reserve take the extraordinary step of sending them below zero.



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ECB to turn stimulus taps back on to prop up ailing economy

The European Central Bank is set to unveil fresh stimulus measures on Thursday to prop up the ailing euro zone economy, but its exact moves are far from certain and a decision that underwhelms markets risks pushing up borrowing costs.



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Factbox: Key ECB policymaker comments ahead of Thursday's rate meeting

The following are key comments by European Central Bank policymakers ahead of the Thursday's policy meeting, which is expected to approve a fresh stimulus package to prop up growth.



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Trump: U.S. agrees to delay tariff hike on some Chinese goods by two weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States has agreed to delay increasing tariffs on $250 billion worth of Chinese imports from Oct. 1 to Oct. 15 "as a gesture of good will."



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Top U.S. trade official submits USMCA ideas to Democrats: lawmakers

The Trump administration on Wednesday sent U.S. House of Representatives Democrats its latest proposals for addressing legislators' concerns about the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal, lawmakers and congressional sources said.



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Harley Davidson to lay off 40 employees in Wisconsin

Harley-Davidson Inc has laid off 40 employees at its general merchandise division in Milwaukee as part of a restructuring exercise, according to a company official with knowledge of the matter.



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Oracle CEO Mark Hurd takes medical leave; first-quarter revenue misses

Oracle Corp said on Wednesday Chief Executive Officer Mark Hurd would be taking a medical leave, and the business software maker posted first-quarter revenue that missed Wall Street expectations.



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