Category: Economy News

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Economy News

U.S. Businesses Splurge on Insurance | Trade Market News

Merchants across the United States are gobbling up insurance that protects buildings from damage caused by several factors. Among them are societal unrest and worries about possible street violence after the U.S. presidential election. Many

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Stimulus Gone, Earnings Overflow, AMD/Xilinx Merge

Mitch McConnell adjourned the Senate ending hopes of a stimulus package in the week ahead. Earnings and economic data are flooding in and pharma giants are leading the early billing. In a $35 billion deal,

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Japan Raises View on Demand, but Economy still Severe

The Japanese government upgraded its view on consumption in its October monthly report. It was on stronger demand for electronics and higher travel spending. But it warned about broader economic conditions remaining severe due to

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UK and EU Get Back Down to Business

UK and the EU are set to start intensified negotiations on Thursday. With time fast running out, they’re making a new, final push to try to secure a deal. The deal is to protect billions

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Brexit Negotiators in Bid to Break Deadlock over Trade

Brexit negotiators from the European Union and Britain will be speaking on Tuesday. It is in their attempt to break the deadlock over a trade deal. Both sides demanded concessions to prevent a disruptive finale

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More Important for U.S. to Get Digital Currency Right

In the development of a cross-border digital currency, it’s more important for the United States to get it right than be first. This was a statement from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Monday.

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Investors Keep a Watchful Eye on Thai Protests

Some investors worry that escalating anti-government protests in Thailand could push one of this year’s worst-performing stock markets even lower.  Political uncertainty adds another layer of risk to an already weak tourism-dependent Thai economy. Asia’s