US and Taiwan reach trade deal, with semiconductor chips and China in focus
By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (Reuters) – The U.S. and Taiwan clinched a trade deal on Thursday that cuts…
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Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, report says
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International oil companies push for quick reforms in Venezuela to give them control over oil exports
By Marianna Parraga HOUSTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) – Oil executives and lawyers for international oil companies are lobbying the U.S….
Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, report says
Jan 17 (Reuters) – The Trump administration wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, Bloomberg…
Macron says Trump tariff threat over Greenland unacceptable
PARIS, Jan 17 (Reuters) – France’s President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that the threat of tariffs by U.S. President…
Weekly US jobless claims fall unexpectedly, but labor market treading water
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell…
JPMorgan forms new advisory group to tap boom in private markets
Jan 16 (Reuters) – JPMorgan Chase has formed a new advisory team to help companies and sponsors raise money from…
Mosaic warns of North American fertilizer demand slump in fourth quarter
By Sumit Saha Jan 16 (Reuters) – Mosaic warned on Friday that an unusually steep drop in North American fertilizer…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro transferred to roomier cell in new prison after judge’s order
BRASILIA, Jan 15 (Reuters) – Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was transferred on Thursday to Brasilia’s Papuda Penitentiary Complex, providing…
Rio Tinto engages three banks to advise on potential Glencore acquisition, source says
By Andres Gonzalez LONDON, Jan 13 (Reuters) – Rio Tinto has engaged JPMorgan and two other advisers on its potential…