World-Business
China's economic growth slows amid trade battle with US
Beijing, Oct 19 (AP/UNB) — China's economic growth slowed further in the latest quarter, adding to challenges for its communist leaders as they fight a tariff battle with Washington.
Japan exports fall in September, first decline since 2016
Tokyo, Oct 18 (AP/UNB) — Japan recorded a trade surplus for September of 139.6 billion yen ($1.2 billion), but exports fell 1.2 percent from the previous year, marking the first decline since 2016, after several natural disasters.
Canada now world's largest legal marijuana marketplace
Toronto, Oct 17 (AP/UNB) — Ian Power was among the first to buy legal recreational marijuana in Canada but he has no plans to smoke it. He plans to frame it.
Swallowing $16B purchase of Flipkart, Walmart cuts outlook
Bentonville, Oct 17 (AP/UNB) — Walmart trimmed its profit outlook citing this year's $16 billion acquisition of the Indian online retailer Flipkart, its biggest deal ever.
Stocks surge, recovering some recent losses; Dow climbs 547
New York, Oct 17 (AP/UNB) — U.S. stocks rocketed to their biggest gain in six months Tuesday following strong earnings from major financial and health care companies as well as encouraging reports on the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 547 points.
Asian shares up on hopes that US, China will solve dispute
Singapore, Oct 16 (AP/UNB) — Asian markets were mostly higher on Tuesday, though Chinese benchmarks fell after the government reported inflation rose for the fourth straight month.
Global stocks slip on continuing global trade worries
Tokyo, Oct 15 (AP/UNB) — Global stocks slipped Monday as investor worries continued about global trade tensions and prospects for economic growth.
Asian stocks slip on continuing global trade worries
Tokyo, Oct 15 (AP/UNB) — Asian stocks slipped Monday, as investor worries continued about global trade tensions and prospects for economic growth.
Trump reluctant to cancel arms sales to Saudis
Istanbul, Oct 14 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump says "we would be punishing ourselves" by canceling arms sales to Saudi Arabia over the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
IMF-World Bank ends meetings with call to brace for risks
Nusa Dua, Oct 13 (AP/UNB) — Global financial leaders wrapped up an annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank on Saturday by urging countries to brace for potential risks from trade disputes and other tensions.