It may be a typically subdued day for stocks post-Thanksgiving, but escalating tensions between the U.S. and China over President Donald Trump’s support for Hong Kong have concerned investors. Trump signed two bills expressing support for human rights in the region on Thursday and U.S. futures are falling for a …
Read More »European stocks dip on China concerns
Reuters A Royal Mail postal worker stands in the yard of a sorting office in Altrincham, Britain. European stocks dropped on Thursday on concern the U.S. and China won’t imminently strike a trade deal. The Stoxx Europe 600 …
Read More »Markets at Major Inflection Point
The major stock indexes are nearing major price and time pivots and could breakout/breakdown to a significant move that could decide the next election, notes Jeff Greenblatt. The next week could be the most pivotal time of the year. Since we are coming to a year out from the election, …
Read More »Sleeper cells of terrorists could be inspired to attack UK, security sources warn
Iranian terrorist sleeper cells in the UK could be triggered to carry out attacks as tensions rise over seizing of oil tanker, security sources warn Islamic Republic is supporting terror cells across Europe, experts have warned Security chiefs fear that they could be deployed to the UK over oil tanker …
Read More »Seven Days: 19 July 2019
Brexit delayed? New president speaks New EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen hinted at the possibility of a delay to the United Kingdom’s exit from the bloc, which is scheduled for 31 October 2019. “I stand ready for further extension of the withdrawal date, should more time be required …
Read More »DHL Global Trade Barometer predicts air trade contraction
The DHL Global Trade Barometer forecasts for global air trade dropped six points from March to a new index of 49, indicating a slight contraction over the next three months. Most countries are expected to see air trade decline, with the largest contractions expected in Japan (-11 points) and the U.S. (-8 points). Further …
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