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Japan exports dip as China-US trade war takes toll
Tokyo, Jul 18 (AP/UNB) — Japan's exports declined in June as shipments of goods were hit by trade disputes between China and the U.S., the Finance Ministry reported Thursday.
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South Korea's central bank lowers rate amid Japan trade row
Seoul, Jul 18 (AP/UNB) — South Korea's central bank on Thursday cut its policy rate for the first time in three years to combat a faltering economy that faces further risks from a heated trade dispute with Japan.
6 years ago
House votes to block sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia
Washington, Jul 18 (AP/UNB) — Congress is heading for a showdown with President Donald Trump after the House voted on Wednesday to block his administration from selling billions of dollars in weapons and maintenance support to Saudi Arabia.
6 years ago
California pot regulators struggling with job, audit says
Los Angeles , Jul 18 (AP/UNB) — The agency overseeing California's legal marijuana market has been overmatched by the job and is struggling to hire sufficient staff and set an overall strategy for the nation's largest cannabis economy, an audit found.
6 years ago
Stocks extend losses as railroads sink industrial companies
New York, Jul 18 (AP/UNB) — U.S. stocks extended their losses into a second day on Wednesday as railroad operator CSX had its biggest drop in 11 years, pulling other industrial companies down with it.
6 years ago
Big losses for railroads pull industrial companies lower
New York, Jul 17 (AP/UNB) — Stock indexes were posting slight losses in afternoon trading on Wall Street Wednesday as a sharp drop for railroad operator CSX pulled other industrial companies lower.
6 years ago
US objections to French tech tax overshadow G-7 finance meet
Chantilly, Jul 17 (AP/UNB) — The Trump administration is objecting to France's plan to tax Facebook, Google and other U.S. tech giants, a rift that's overshadowing talks between seven longtime allies this week on issues ranging from digital currencies to trade.
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China heavy equipment maker Sany expects profit surge in H1
Shanghai, July 17 (Xinhua/UNB) -- China's leading heavy equipment manufacturer Sany Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. forecasted significant profit growth in the first half of 2019.
6 years ago
Global stocks mostly fall as Wall Street ends winning streak
Tokyo, Jul 17 (AP/UNB) — Global stocks were mostly lower Wednesday after Wall Street ended a five-day winning streak following disappointing corporate earnings reports.
6 years ago
Asian stocks mixed as Wall Street ends 5-day winning streak
Tokyo, July 17 (AP/UNB) — Asian stocks were mixed Wednesday as Wall Street ended a five-day winning streak after the first big round of corporate earnings reports.
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