Friday, Nov 01, 2024 09:35AM
BBC News : Japan's main stock market index has plunged, reflecting traders' worries following a slide on Wall Street. The Nikkei closed down 5% on Tuesday, its wor... FULL STORY >>
BBC News : Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn has been re-arrested on fresh charges, Japanese media report, dashing any hopes he could be released on bail. Mr ... FULL STORY >>
The Guardian : Consumer confidence has slumped to a five-year low as Brexit uncertainty left shoppers fearing for the stability of the UK economy in the months ahead.... FULL STORY >>
BBC News : It comes after the Sunday Times said senior officials had examined the idea. But a No 10 spokesperson rejected the report as "categorically untrue." And travel agents' body Abta told the BBC: "The Europea... FULL STORY >>
BBC News : Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's chief financial officer and the daughter of its founder, was detained at Vancouver airport on a US extradition request. China has demanded her release, calling the arrest a human ri... FULL STORY >>
BBC News : The US President tweeted that tariffs were "being studied" and that duties could have stopped the GM closures. Separately, the Trump administration warned it may raise tariffs on Chinese car imports. The f... FULL STORY >>
BBC News : In an update to a March report, the US said China had failed to alter its "unreasonable" practices. The US has, along with other countries, long criticised Beijing over its trade policies. The move raises ... FULL STORY >>
BBC News : Bruno Le Maire said Mr Ghosn was "no longer in a position" to lead the carmaker in which the French state has a 15% stake. The Renault board is expected to meet on Tuesday to discuss temporarily replacing Mr ... FULL STORY >>
BBC News : Mr Xi was speaking at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit, where US-Chinese tensions are likely to be centre stage. US Vice-President Mike Pence later said he was prepared to "more than doub... FULL STORY >>
BBC News : The 2.4 trillion yen ($21bn) float is part of Softbank's broader move away from telecoms towards tech investing. If demand triggers an additional offering, the IPO could rival Alibaba's record $25bn listing. ... FULL STORY >>
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